WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1853
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may have paid me $475, tho I do not believe it. As to the old account, there is not one word of truth in it. Who can suppose that he would let an account lay that long. It is false, and he is a villain. I had recommended him for his present situation, be- cause, he was mutilated, and I pitied him. I made no conditions with him, but acted promptly, by joining General Rusk. There was for sometime great doubt of his success, and one evening he met me in General Rusk's room, and said he would on his return pay me. This was his own proposal, for I never in my life intimated it to him. Now, you see the poor dog. Without my influence he never could have received the place. It is a fine place, and though I had much to do getting him into it, I pledge you my word, I will never raise a finger to keep him there. Many persons are anxious to get it, and he will play the fool so soon, as he can do so. Rusk, when he knows how Ward has acted, "will cut him." So much for his rascality. His life of glory will be very short. I want you to let some friend of his know what I say, that he may hear of it!!! When looking over the whole matter you may say to Mr. DuVall3 to take wha,t he can get, the balance after compensating himself, and squaring matters, send to me soon a.s he can. My Dear Miller, I bought the premises of Mr. Hines on the Hill to the left as you go out of Independence, consisting of two hundred acres inclosed, and one hundred & sixty five acres of timbered land adjoining the town tract-all for $4000, in short payments. I intend to move by the 1st of November. In a few days Mrs. H., Sam, Nannie, & myself intend to go up to look out and see how things are to be; when we settle. My friend, I did not think that Austin, or a~where else presented the same advantages in an Educational point of view, that Independence does. It would give me much pleasure to meet you again and pass a week with you, and I intend if it. is possible I will be at Austin this Fall, but I will have to prepare to leave my family by the 10th of Nov. and that may put it out of my power to see you this fall. Absence does not lessen my affection for you, tho it increases my anxiety to see you! Will you not marry, Miller? You must do so! Please send me the Memo which you once sent me, so soon as you can get it from Caruthers. It was a statement of the Suit, and the amounts, &c. Be pleased to return our thanks and affection to your Sister, for her kind wishes, and take a full share for yourself. Write to me soon and see if you cannot rake up something to quarrel with
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