WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1838
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The words of good men should never be forgotten. The Great Spirit will take care of good men, and will not forget them. Mr. Wright~ is better, and will go back to you! He is your friend, or I would not send him! I have given an order that no families, or children of Indians shall be disturbed or have trou- ble, but that they shall be protected and even the Mexican fam- ilies, and property shall not be troubled ! That war may cease every where is my wish, and that the counsel of good men only, may be listened to.-Tell my Sister, the children, and all my red brothers to sleep in peace.-Write to me, and tell me the news and send me your talk.-Mr. Wright will give a paper to any one to bring me a talk. Sam Houston [Rubric] [Addressed] : To Colonel Bowl Cherokee Chief Cherokee Nation Texas Mr. Wright.
1 LamcLr Pavers, II, 201-202. 2 Norris Wright. See To Colonel Bowl, August 11, 1838.
To THOMAS J. RusK 1 Nacogdoches, Texas, 12th Aug. 1838.
Dear General I pray you to suppress firing in camp only [except] when need- ful, and let silence be preserved. It will have the Greatest effect on the enemy in concealing your situation and the state of feel- ing in your camp. Late in the evening, situate your men for the night, and be careful that none escape to the enemy after your encampment is pitched for the night. They will attack, you may look for it at night and from several points-if at all, and you look out for it. Be prepared for the Indian yell, & let your men also- if the[y] even have no Indians with them. Don't let your lines be broken at night, but let them remain at their posts. Let them know in the event of an attack the part they have to act. My soul burns for your success ! Let strict subordination be maintained in the army-no firing without orders. Don't be drawn into an anibuscade, by any means and be careful, about chasing spies when they show themselves for the purpose for whenever they are seen by the main army
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