WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1824-1836
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To JOHN H. HousToN 1
Nashville 30th June 1825
My dear Cousin, Your highly valued favor of the 16th Ult has just been received, and my reply to it is to me much pleasure. I correct an error into which you have been led. There was no difficulty in my way in So. Carolina, but my own situation at home. I had not provided a House for the reception of Madam, when I would bring her home. I had no relations in 200 miles of this place where she could stay at. It would have been unpleasant and unsuitable, for her to have staid alone at a Tavern or Boarding house, during the summer; and when in South Carolina I was assured that Mr. Grundy would pole against me for Congress; and owing to this circumstance I was induced to think that I would be engaged from home in the District this summer, and could not be with madam, and that among strangers and alone; her situation would be unpleasant! Furthermore, I had been assured that per- sonal difficulties awaited me at home, and was asked by friends to come home and look to matters, and if I was single when these things were made known to me; to come home in a single situation. All but my personal difficulties were submitted to the family, and I left there with a promise to return next fall, by the first of November. I intend to do so, let what may take place-I was employed in a suit in Marlboro, and am to be there by the court on the 1st Monday in November. The fee is one thousand Dollars-It is a will case, in which Tennessee, & So. Carolina are jointly interested! I will not run for Governor this time, but presume I will return to Congress. I have no serious opposition, and do not doubt my election. Mr. Grundy will not be out this canvass. My personal affairs must be settled in my own way, or not at nll ! I like your suggestions respecting politicks-I accord with you in all of them! I will present you to the General and all his family. In the meantime let me assure you that you are a great favorite with all the family! and possess there [sic] best regard. Tell your dear girl that your friend Houston salutes her with his warmest regard; and will be happy of her [sic] of my own name. Give my regard to Mr. Pleasontons family, and to Mrs. Watson's.
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