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WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1831-1832
I wish you would by all means arrange matters soon, and let me off as soon as possible. I do hope my trial will end to day. The court have had it before them for two days, on the Constitu- tionality of a second trial- no argument upon it, but the point made to the court- it will be settled to day, and the trial finished I hope. Gen• Mason has not arrived, and no word from his as yet. I will mention to you to be on your guard against Mr Pearse, and confide nothing to him of an important character. I find that he is not to be trusted, but will say nothing to his prejudice, only to my confidential friends who might be injured by him, if they were not on their guard! He will be for Texas or Mexico, as he may be served by others! You will see my endorsement on the letter from my friend "Wharton a first rate young man. It looks as tho we ought to be in some haste. If Mason does not come very soon,! can pass by Richmond Va, and see Dr Archer: if it should be desired by you, & friends! I am in haste to be off. · I am very poor, and I will only expend money here. Indeed, I must and will be off soon-if I have to walk to some large water course, and make a raft to float upon! I pray you to say, w [hat] you wish to do about the land-From the in[forma]tion in Whar- tons letter, your timid friends now come forward, and act as men! Arrange all matters with Mr. Jackson for me- If you chuse, you may be equally interested with me in the Scrip, which you let me have ! This as you please! ! Mr Noland, s the young man whom I told you of, is waiting here until I hear from you. When your son comes here I will be happy to see him, and will serve him if in my power. I will shew him to the "old chief" as the son of a particular friend of mine &c. My old friends are not less devoted than they ever were to me. Answer all matters in this letter as soon as possible!!! Tell Mr. Jackson that I will write to him soon! You may say to Mr. Clinton, that if I can judge of matters, that the Paris matter is within his reach and he has now to stimu- late his friends. I judge from facts within my knowledge! Oh do write to me soon in full, and get Mr. Jackson also! I do not know that it will be necessary to summon him to the committee, as nothing has been proven of fraud impropriety or anything else to the prejudice of either Parties accused! but it would be well for you or Mr. Jackson to come to see me in person before I set out! Sam Houston.
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