THE WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON
1828-1832
To MRS. NATHAN MoRSEl Gen 1 Houston has the honor to present to Mrs Colonel Morse his most respectful salutations and assure her of the pleasure he derives from having it in his power, to comply with the request by which she was so kind as to distinguish him! From the veteran Warrior's brow the enclosed lock was taken, and regarded by him as a high compliment, from a lady, possess- ing so many charms, and so much excellence as Mrs. Morse! Gen 1 Houston begs leave to assure Mrs Morse of his most affec- tionate recollection, and to add his fervent prayers for her happiness. Nashville 30th Jany 1828 [Enclosure]: A lock of hair wrapped and marked: Gen. Andrew Jackson' [s] hair Sent to Mrs. Nathan Morse by Gen. Houston, 1828. [Addressed] : Mrs. Colonel Morse Rampart Street New Orleans Mr. Gasquett 1 0riginal in San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas. Copied by the courtesy of Mr. Ike Moore.
1832-1853
To JOHN H. HousToN 1
Fort Towson, 2nd Deer 1832 My dear Jack, I have been for weeks past in the Indian Country, and, of course, no writing, but now, as I am about to enter the Texas, I will just give you a touch. My health and spirits are both good, my habits sober, and my heart straight. It is reported that my friends have announced my name as a candidate for next Governor of Tennessee. Shou'd I live, I must be back by the first of April, or last of March and see how the land
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