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an abiding confidence in your favorable consideration, of his application, we subscribe ourselves,- D. S. Kaufman 1 Tho J Rusk T. Pilsbury Sam Houston 1 E. H. L. Wheelock Papers, University of Texas Library. For bio- graphical data on Wheelock, see Volume III, 414. For Kaufman, see Volume II, 151, 311. For Pilsbury, see Houston to Pilsbury, January 19, 1847, Volume IV, 503-504. To AsHBEL SMITH 1 Grand Cane, 12th April, 1847. My Dear Smith. You made me very happy by sending me a Jetter by Dr. Bauer; it assured me of two things: one that you were well, the other that I was not forgotten. I had been unhappy for it had been told me, that you were dangerously indisposed, or threatened with a dreadful malady. Of this I had doubts, for unless, suggestions are corroborated, by some good reason, I am incredulous, and particularly so, when I do not wish to pledge my belief. Now in your case, I really do think, -if I could see you, and thereby induce you, to court, and marry some fine woman, that you would recover by a most rational treatment! You know, I am an acknowledged Empiric, and that I profess to be a natural Physiologist, and why not, a practical Pathologist. Well, if I can have the pleasure to see you, I am sure, I can devise some plan, by which, you will be restored to health. You know that my treat- ment is partly depletive, & partly, translative! Now you have some idea of my plan. You will not expect of me to say much, on the subject of Politics. When I can have the pleasure to meet you, I will have much to say on this subject, and some hints to give. Genl. Rusk & myself, both declined, situations in the army. You will approve our rea- sons. They are unanswerable in their character. · As to my future po~ition, I have but one desire, and that is for home & peaceful retirement, with competency, and social quiet! This is not to be regarded as the common cant, for you know I detest cant, and slang. They belong to pretenders, and those who love wooing! Now you know, that modesty- and diffidence are very becoming in ladies, and are virtuous, as well as ornaments. when worn by them, but in the business affairs of men, they are very ridiculous !-at least I so regard them! But more when we meet! Doct. Bauer can tell you, the pleasing fa [ct] of Mrs. Houstons well doing, better than I can write on the subject. I will not
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