The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume II

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PAGE To Andrew Neill, March 1, 1837, stating that beeves would be furnished to be paid for in cows and calves. Orders a copy of this order to be sent to the army____________________________________ 61 Proclamation, March 4, 1837, concerning the improvement of unoccupied lands ______ ·---- ·--------------------- 62 To Anna Raguet, March 7, 1837, a friendly letter__________________________ 63 To Thomas Toby & Brother, March 10, 1837, ordering that no men be forwarded to Texas unless they bring two months' supplies, good army supplies, and clothing for six months,___ ____ 65 To Election Proclamation for San Augustine District, March 11, 1837__ 65 To Election Proclamation for Gonzales County, March 11, 1837_________ 66 To Election Proclamation for Colorado County, March 11, 1837___________ 68 To Henry Smith, March 16, 1837, authorizing the sale of 100,000 a~res of scrip in order to supply the army______ ------------------ 69 Election Proclamation for San Patricio, Refugio, and Goliad Counties, March 16, 1837___ ___________________ 70 To A. S. Thruston, March 17, 1837, informing him of the urgent need of all kinds of supplies, and oi:dering that no men be sent on to Texas without adequate supplies, same as ordered Toby Brothers_______________ 71 To Thomas Toby, March 17, 1837, again ordering that no men be sent to Texas without the required supplies. He adds, "We must be supplied; we do not want naked, unarmed, starving men'_____________ 72 To Toby Brothers, March 17, 1837, urging that Toby send in his accounts and receipts at once____ ____ _______________ 73 To Robert A. Irion, March 19, reporting the recognition of Texas Inde- pendence by the United States____ ·----·---------------- 74 To Thomas J. Rusk, March 25, 1837, saying he hopes Rusk can hold treaty with the wild Indians and asks that the Caddos be impressed that they must not invade the frontier____________ 74 To Philip Dimmit, March 26, 1837, an expression of appreciation for the invitation to become Dimmit's partner, but refuses the partnership because of lack of funds. ·----·--------------- 75 To Henry W. Karnes, March 31, 1837, urging him to protect the citizens and property about Bexar_________________ 76

APRIL, 1837 Election Proclamation for Matagorda County, April 13, 1837 _________________ To the Texas Senate, April 17, 1837, transmitting a report from the Secretary of State, concerning the boundary lines between Texas and the United States__________ _ _____________________ The Appointment of Albert T. Burnley as Loan Commissioner, April 24, 1837 _ ·----------------------------- ----------------- A Certificate, April 26, 1837, concerning Peyton S. Wyatt's services in the Texas Army___ _____________________________________

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The President's Annual Message, May 5, 1837______________________________________ 82 To John W. Moody, May 9, 1837, asking him to audit William P. Smith's account as Post Surgeon at Washington, TPxas____________ 90

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