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No. 1431 [1839 Aug.], H. J. JEWETT. [HOUSTON, TEXASl, TO :MfIRA- BEAU]" B[UONAPARTEj LAMAR, [HOUSTON, TEXAS] Sending an extract 50 from a description by Sanduslq of Austin and vicinity; Sandusky's sketches of Austin from the Public Square; no issue this week because of trouble in the office. A. L. S. 1 p. Appended to no. 1430. No. 1432 [1839 Aug. ?], A. SMITH, [NEAR GALVESTON? TEXAS], TO [M. B.] LAMAR, [HOUSTON? TEXAS] 51 My dear General, I have determined to accompany Col Karnes against the Comanches, if by coming to Houston by the return of the Steamboat, I shall be in season to see Col Karnes, or to go out with any detach- ment.- Two hours in Rous.ton will suffice to make any preparations in Houston.- If Karnes will wait the return of the boat, I am sure to be in Houston ready to accompany him.- I will request my brother Georg[e] to call on you, and he will write to me.- I am writing on board the Steamboat, and have op]_y a half sheet of paper.- The island is very healthy.- Col Love and Mrs. L. are become :rp.uch attached to Rebecca; and wish her to spend the balance of the warm season with them on the island.- They desired me to join in recommending it as the best course for Rebecca's health- which I very cheerfully do. Mrs. L. is somewhat indisposed today. So she has not, I suppose written to you.- l\Iy respectful compliments to Miss Lauretta & Miss Rebecca.-
Very sincerely
your friend
Ashbel Smith [Endorsed] Ashbel Smith. 1839.
[Addressed]
His Excellency
General Lamar
No. 1433
1839 Sept. 1, J. P. HENDERSON, PARIS, [FRANCE], TO l\L B. LAMAR, [HOUSTON, TEXASJ 52
Paris Sept 1st 1839
My Dear Sir
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I wrote a letter to be forwarded to you by the British Queen Steam Boat after my first interview with Genl Hamilton upon his arrival in Paris but owing to the neglect of another person it was not sent. A few days before the arrival of Genl H- I learnd from him that he was comeing to Paris with authority from you to co-operate
"'No. 1430. • 1 A. L. S. ••A. L. S.
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