322
WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1835
This communication is induced by no other feeling than a sin- cere desire to point out the difficulties which are thrown in the way of all my exertions to promote the cause of the country; and, at the same time, to vindicate myself against the charge of neglect of duty, or any want of the most devoted zeal in behalf of Texas. SAM HOUSTON, Commander-in-Chief of the Anny. 1 Executive Letter Book No. 8, pp. 221-222, Texcis Sta-te Lib,·a,·y. Yoakum, History of Texas, II, 453-454. Brown, History of Texas, II, 557-558. Mor- phis, History of Texas, 133. This copy was made from Yoakum, II, 453--464. 2wyatt Hanks. 3 Report of December 16, 1835. See Gammel, Laws of Texas, I, 123. To ANDREW JACKSON 1 Genl Houston has the honor of presenting to his best friend, Presid.ent Jackson, the enclosed Proclamation, with his sincere respects, and most cordial regards. He begs leave also, to offer his joyous felicitations to the Presi- dent, in the triumph of his principles, over an opposition, who sought to overwh~lm him, and the country. The most cordial wishes, for the Presidents long life, and fu- ture Glory; are tendered, with unceasing esteem and affection. San Felipe de Austin 17th Deer 1835 [ Adddressed] : Andrew .Jackson President of the United States Washington D. C. United States per Doct. B. T. Archer 2 [ Endorsed] : Genl Houston enclosing the proclamation of 15th Deer 1835 A. J. 1 Jackson MSS., U.S. Congressional Library. Photostat, The University of Texas Library. 2 Branch Tanner Archer (1790-September 22, 1856). See Dictionary of American Biography, I, 338-339.
To JAMES Bow1E 1
ARMY ORDERS
Headquarters, San Felipe, December 17, 1835. Sir: In obedience to the order of his excellency Henry Smith, Governor of Texas, of this date, I have the honor to direct that, in the event you can obtain the services of a sufficient number of men for the purpose, you will forthwith. proceed on the route
Powered by FlippingBook