WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1831-1832
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[Addressed]: Hon. Mr. Wayne, Hon. Mr. Kerr, Members of Congress. 1 Report of Com11iittees, House of Representatives, 22nd Cong., 1st Sess., Vol. V, Doc. 502, p. 39.
TO JAMES PRENTISS 1
W. City, 12th June 1832 My dear Sir, I have heard nothing since I wrote to you - No word of Mason yet. Write to me soon, and let me know all the news. There is a good deal of feeling among the people so far as they know anything about peopling Texas. I am close, but many call on me to know what terms are offered, I do not say anything definite upon that subject, for know nothing. Ihave not disposed of any Script, nor will I under any circum- stances, in this quarter. Dan 1 Jackson Esqr will be summoned to attend here, and you can by him close all matters, and let me off soon. My trial begins by appt in 30 minutes-so I must close. Sam Houston. To Mr. Prentiss. [Addressed]: Mr. James Prentiss New York N. Y. [ Endorsed ] : Saml Houston's letter 12 June 1832. 1 James P1·entiss Lette1·s, The University of Texas Library.
JAMES PRENTISS TO HOUSTON 1
New York 13 June 1832
Genl S. Houston My dear Sir I wrote you a short letter yesterday in great haste in which I advised of the receipt of your favour of 9 Inst. since which I have received no news of Genl Mason nor has any- thing occurred to change the purposes of our friends in regard to the general objects of our pursuit.- The more conflict the more I am convinced of the expediency and practicability of our plans as lately understood by us. Nothing can be wanting but perseverence and promptitude in all that we undertake My friends are ready with the needful funds as first stipulated I have not asked for any thing further for the expenses of the young gentleman you propose as a companion but think we can raise a little extra for that purpose 200$ which will pay his expenses to go return and remain their three months if he travels
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