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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1831-1832
As the remarks were inserted in anticipation of their regular place, I hope you will find it convenient to reply without delay. I am your most obedient servant, Sam Houston 1 James Parton, Life of Andrew Jackson, III, 388-389.
To JAMES PRENTISS 1
Washington City 8th Apl 1832 My dear Sir, By th~ mail of yesterday I had the pleasure to receive yours of the 5th inst. Since its receipt I have given all possible attention to the subject of the desired intelligence, but foe! assured that nothing satisfactory can be ascertained, upon which to predicate any conclusive action so far from the Theatres, where matters must be judged of correctly. My opinions have undergone no change since we parted, and tho' my premis:::s may not be correct, yet my conclusions must remain immutable upon the subjects necessary to the achieve- ment which will realize most to the companies whose object is to secure the inte:rests which are involved. So well satisfied was I of the fact, that the persons in control of the interests, would upon reflection arrive at the same conclusion upon the subject, that I took care soon upon my arrival here, to place mysdf in an attitude; where I could act in obedience to the wishes of those concerned provided we could harmonize in our views, and inter- ests. Whether Santa Anna Succeeds, or not, is perhaps a matter of less importance to the company~ than what they are aware of. If my presence should be required by those interestecl; 3 it will be convent for me to repair to NE.w York at any time and with very little delay (say a few days) repair to TEXAS, and as- sume any duties in relation, to the Agency, which may be as- signed to me. If I should be wished for by my friends in New York, you will please let me know, the probable conditions upon which I will be expected. I have very little doubt but what I will succeed in obtaining for Mr. Pearse• the Consulate at Matamoros! Indeed, I have none. Since I saw you I have concluded to visit Texas, at all events this Spring or Summer, but will go [by] way of Nashville. If the Company [employs] me, I can pass on without taking Nash- ville in my route, if much expedition should be required.
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