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WnITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1835
1835
HOUSTON'S PROSECUTION OF WILLIAM RUMMEY 1
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William Rummey ) Citizen Sam Houston in presence of this Court, presents, and says that he has been appointed by order of the Alcalde to prose- cute the aforesaid William Rummey, in behalf of the State: And for accusation Saith that on the night of 28th day of Feb- ruary last about the hour of eight o'clock, not having the fear of God before his eyes: with a rifle gun, loaded with powder, and Ball made of lead, which he then and there held in his two hands, feloniously did shoot, one Robert Rogers thro the thigh, making a wound of one half inch in width, and of the length of ten inches. Contrary to the peace, and dignity of the State; and greatly to ·the detriment of good order, as well as to the manifest injury of the lives, safety, and preservation of the Citizens of the State Sam Houston Pros. Atto Pro tern. 4th March 1835. 1 Nacogdoches Archives, 1835, Texas State Library.
TO JAMES PRENTISS 1
Nacogdoches, 9th Apl. 1835 Dear Sir, Colonel James Smith,2 a friend of mine, will hand you this letter. He visits your city with a view of transacting business, and any information which you may have at command, I hope you will be kind enough to impart to him, to forward him in his business. Colonel Smith is a Gentleman and any civilities which you may be so kind as to extend to him, will be gratefully received by him, and appreciated by your Obt. Servant & friend. Sam Houston Mr. James Prentiss [Addressed]: To Mr. James Prentiss Wall Street New York by Col Smith [Endorsed] : Genl Sarni Houston 9 April 1835 Introducing Col. Smith
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