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PAGE initiated by a book written by Thomas Jefferson Green, followed by Houston's brief statement concerning T. J. Green·-·······--···--- 238 To P.H. Bell, September 12, 1850, enclosing a letter from R. W. Latham 252 Remarks, September 17, 1850, favoring homestead grants in Oregon: a brief review of the history of homestead grants; an argument that the minimum grant in Oregon should be 640 acres..·-··--·····--·-·-·· 253 Remarks, September 23, 1850, concerning certain financial claims made by New Mexican officials for mileage...-·-··----·-··-·-······--···- 256 To Sam Houston, Jr., September 23, 1850, a letter of paternal affection and admonition -----------··-···-· ----·-···-··· 258 Remarks, September 28, 1850, in favor of the bill giving relief to Lieutenant Henry F. Evans who was disabled in the service of his country ---------------·---·· ------259 To B. Rush Wallace, November 11, 1850, an invitation to breakfast.·-···· 259 To B. Rush Wallace, November 18, 1850, concerning certain official correspondence relative to Edwin W. Moore.·---··- - -···--··-·- 260 To Mrs. Houston, November 18, 1850, a letter written en route to Washington: relates fact that Joseph L. Hogg had been acquitted for killing Eli Chandler_______ ___ --- 260
JANUARY, 1851-FEBRUARY, 1851 To John Letcher, January 24, 1851, a discussion of national and sec- tional matters: discussion of causes of tha great agitation of the times-the slavery problem, boundary disputes, admission of new states, nullification sentiment; the Nashville Convention-the diso- lution of the union fever; his disagreement with this agitation; his belief that Virginia might save the union by calling a convention of all southern states to meet at Richmond; an enumeration. and discussion of some points to be discussed at such a convention...._._ A lecture on the trials and dangers of frontier life, Janµary 28, 1851: history of the colonization of Texas; the Texas revolution; the San Jacinto campaign; finances of the Republic of Texas; his policy of effecting annexation; rapid immigration into Texas; rights of married women; loyalty of Texas to the union...·-··-·--····-···-···-- To Robert Wilson, February 8, 1851, thanking him for favors..---·- To Henderson Yoakum, February 10, 1851, a friendly letter giving some information concerning his personal ambition for the presidency..-- To Mrs. James R. Jones, February 11, 1851, expressing willingness to lecture, February 12, on any subject that the ladies of the Harris- burg Episcopal church might choose ---··--·-·····---- A Speech, February 12, 1851, opposing the creation of the rank of lieutenant genei-al: no need for such an officer in time of peace; General Scott had not been breveted, because he had already attained the acme of military rank; medals and swords delivered to him were substitutes for the usual brevet·------·-·-··-··-
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