The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume V

PREFACE

For certain documents contributed to this volume we continue to be indebted to Mr. W. A. Philpott, of Dallas, and to four grandchildren of General Sam Houston-Mrs. Madge W. Hearne, Mrs. Margaret John, and Mr. Franklin Williams-all of Houston, and Mr. Temple Houston Morrow, of Dallas. It is expected that Volume VI will issue before the end of 1941, but the collection has grown beyond our anticipations, and it now seems certain that nine volumes will be necessary to include the publication. In addition to some text the ninth volume will con- tain a general index. EUGENE C. BARKER