The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume I

PAGE To A. M. Hughes, January 22, 1825, saying that he does not know who will be appointed to the Indian agency, but that he is confident that Jack- son will be the next president__ __ _______________________________________________ 24 To his Constituents, March 3, 1825, explaining his opposition to a motion to investigate the Speaker's official character. He states that he is opposed to Congress's being made a Court to settle personal disputes_ _ 26 1826 To William J. Worth, January 24, 1826, expressing appreciation of a letter and a renewal of assurances of friendship_______________________ 28 Speech, February 2, 1826, opposing the Congress of Panama------------- 28 Speech, March 25, 1826, opposing the Massachusetts Militia Claims______ 40 Concerning expected trouble with Felix Grundy, May 27, 1826___________ 63 To Samuel L. Southard, Secretary of the Navy, April 21, 1826, recom- mending J. C. Goodrich for a position as a purser in the navy_____________ 64 To Andrew Jackson, December 13, 1826, explaining that he and other friends thought it best not to deliver Jackson's letter to Southard. He reports political matters promising ----- ---------------------- 65 Remarks, December 14, 1826, opposing the transference of the Massa- chusetts Militia Claims to the Secretary of War ·---- _______ 67 1827 To Andrew Jackson, January 5, 1827, acknowledging the receipt of two letters. He promises prompt attention to the business entrusted to him; and gives political news___ _ __ ___ ----------··----····· 69 To Andrew Jackson, January 13, 1827, enclosing a copy of a letter written by James Monroe. He says Jackson's enemies are decreasing, and expresses the opinion that Van Buren will support Jackson___________________ 71 To Andrew Jackson, January [?], 1827. He says, "I have not in my life seen a cause rising so fast as that of the people, nor one sinking faster than that of a wicked coalition." An "archy filly" would cost $400_____ 74 Remarks, February 2, 1827, on a Bill for the Relief of Willie Blount___ 75 Remarks, February 2, 1827, on Publishers of the Laws___ ____ _ 77 To Samuel L. Southard, February 15, 1827, refusing to receive a sealed letter addressed to Andrew Jackson__________ ________________________ 83 To Andrew Jackson, February 15, 1827, telling of his refusal to receive a sealed letter from Samuel L. Southard, that was addressed to Jackson, and asked that no action be taken concerning that letter until his (Hous- ton's) return home_ ____ ____ ______________ ___ 84 Speech, February 16, 1827, on the Publishers of the Laws_________________ 85 To Samuel McLemore, February 17, 1827, concerning a land contro- versy _____ ·-------- ----- ---------- ------··------------- -------- 109 To the Governor of Ohio, April 8, 1827, reporting a resolution to be presented to the General Assembly of Ohio______________________________________ 110 To Andrew Jackson, July 4, 1827, reporting having had some "spar- ring" in the House of Representatives._____________________________________ 111 Reply to a Toast at a dinner, July 13, 1827, explaining his duel with William A. White___ ·----- --·--- ______ 113 Houston's first message to the Legislature of Tennessee on October 15, 1827 - -· ·- - ----- ------- ------- - 115 To the Legislature of Tennessee, October 27, u;27_________ ___ 121

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