WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1832-1853
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lies for such business. My .friends are sanguine of my success. I do not doubt it, if I should run! as I think I shall. My business to Texas is of some importance to my pecuniary interest, and as such, I must attend to it! Eaton, I see, was not elected in Tennessee to the Senate. I regret that matters took the turn they did, but it is over now. I am almost crazy to hear of Old Hickory's success. As I can't doubt it, I pray you to offer him my hearty congratulations, and wish him honor & happiness.-The latter is rarely found in office, and scoundrels try to rob greatness itself of the former. Now Houston upon the first and very first opportunity (and make one if necessary) present my grateful and most affectionate compliments to Mr. Leckey, and to his charming and lovely niece Miss Bell, and say for me, that their kind civilities have left upon my heart impressions which I will never cease to cherish, as the choicest treasures of existence, and then Sir you substitute your own excellent manner, and say what else you please. Ask Miss Bell to play upon her Harmonicon "Auld Jang sine" for me! Its notes would even reach me in the Indian's wigwam, and reclaim me to the civilized world again. Now for Cousin, dear woman, and my dear little daughter Mary, Tom, & all. Oh Houston! If I could but behold these dear objects again, I should be happy! And all this, I may yet do!- but-if not, my benison rests upon you Give my compliments to Wm B. Lewis, and to all old friends who regard me kindly. Give my warmest love to Cousin, Kiss my Daughter, and the weans. Send my love to Doct. Nancrede, Madam & family-Tell the madam to kiss Sam for me!. Thy cousin Sam Houston Mr. Jno H. Houston [Addressed]: To Mr. John H. ·Houston, Washington City, D. C. [Endorsed] : 2nd Dec. 1832 Gov S. Houston Fort Towson Ar. Terry. [Postmark written by hand]: Fort Towson A. T. · December 3, 1832. 1original in the possession of Mr. W. A. Philpott, Dallas, Texas.
To SAMUEL Sw ARTWOUT 1
(Confidential) Columbia, Texas 22nd Mar 1837 . My dear Swartwout. Your favor of the 23d of Feby reached me yesterday, and to day Captain Brown reported in good health.
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