WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1852
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My being unexpectedly selected as one of a committee to ac- company the remains of the illustrious statesman and orator, Henry Clay, to Lexington, Kentucky, to their last resting place. I find it my duty as well as inclination to unite in paying every tribute of respect to the memory of a Great man, whose light of life has been extinguished in our midst. If to attend on some future occasion will be desirable it will afford me pleasure to do so, about the end of July. I had anticipated much pleasure in visiting New Hope & Lambertsville, and as I hope my excuse will be accepted by the citizens, I will cherish the desire of meeting them yet, and rendering to them all the satisfaction which my sincerity can offer. Salute the company with my regards. Sam Houston [Rubric] Hon. Lewis S. Corryell, New Hope, Pa. 1 From a photostatic copy furnished by The Historical Society of Penn- sylvania.
TO THOMAS J. RUSK AND GEORGE T. HOWARD 1
July (1) ? 1852 Gentlemen: I introduce to you my friend Hon. Mr. Corryell. I was to speak at New Hope on the 5th Inst., but my being on the Committee to attend the Remains of Mr. Clay to Lexington will prevent me. Can either of you Gentlemen, attend on the occasion? I [t] will recreate you to take the trip, and see the beauty of Pa. & Jersey. Sam Houston [Rubric l Genl. Rusk & Col. Howard at Walkers M.A. 1 From a photostatic copy of the original, furnished by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. For biographical data on Rusk, see Volume II, p. 278; for Howard, see Volume II, 441; and for [Lewis S.] Coryell, see this volume, July 21, 1850. .The following note from Rusk is attached to Houston's letter: "I would go to New Hope with great pleasure did my engagements in the Senate not prevent it. Thomas J. Rusk."
To SAM HousToN, JR. 1
·washington, 19th July, 1852 My Dear Son, Last night I wrote to your Dear Ma, and spoke of you. I thank you for your hvo charming letters.~ They made
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