WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1834
and see him before I leave here, as I wish to become acquainted with him. I thank you for what you have done, and the solicitude, which you entertain for my interest- It is all right, for take my word for it, they will neecl me more than I will want them ! I have written to you just my opinions, on the course which things, must, and_will take in Texas. . She cannot, and will not remain as she now is. Keep my predictions, and see how far they are verifiecl! 2 I do not know what "important Political movements" they are to which you allude, and as I may, be detained here for some days, I want you to let me know what they are! You need not hope for the acquisition (if ever) by this Gov- ernment of Texas during the Administration of Genl Jackson- If it were acquired by a Treaty, that Treaty, would not be rati- fied, by the present Senate-!!! Texas, will be bound to look to herself, and to do for herself- This present year, must produce events, impo1·tant to her future destiny. I think, greatly beneficial to her prosperity. I depricate the necessity,-and however favorable the result, may be for her- Still if Mexico had done right, we cou'd have travelled on smoothly enough. Many suppose that such events will, be sought for by us, but in this their notions will be gratuitous, I assure you! The course that I may pursue, you must rely upon it, shall be for the true interests of Texas, (as I may believe) and if it can be done, as it ought to be; to preserve her integrity to the Confederacy of Mexico. Sam Houston Mr. James Prentiss P. S. Write directly to me, and enclose to Mr. Grundy; or the Hon'ble Ratcliff Boon 3 Member of Congress. [Addressed]: To Mr. James Prentiss Wall Street New York [Endorsed] : Genl Sam; Houston 24 April 1834.
1 James Prentiss Lctte1·s, The University of Texas Library. :see Houston to James Prentiss, April 11, 1834.
3 Ratcliff Boone was born in North Carolina in 1781. He was a member of the United States Congress from Indiana, 1826-1829, and chairman on the Committee on Public Lands. He died in Louisiana, November 20, 18-14. Charles Lanman, Dictionary of the United States Congress, 60.
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