The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume II

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WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1814-1836

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A CERTIFICATE, AUGUST 17, 1814, CONCERNING PAYMENT OF JOHN MARTIN 1 I do hereby Certify that John Martin from & after passing Camp Lookout drew no pay for forage for his horses until now passing Kingston post. Datied [sic] at maryville this 17th of august 1814 Sarni Houston W. master 1 From the original document in the Dallas Historical Society.

To W. P. HAGNER 1

H. Reps 21st Jany 1824 Dear Sir My duty as a Representative requires me to trouble you very often and sometimes uselessly-I hope you will do me the favor to state to me every thing in relation to this claim that you may deem fit to the end that I may inclose it to the applicant for pay Sam Houston ,, ___ _ W. P. Hagner 1From the Emil Hurja Collection, Washington, D.C.

To P. HAGNER 1

28th Jany 1824

Dear Sir Will you be kind enough to inform me if you have any knowledge of the Gentleman named in the inclosed letter- If such man has ever furnished supplies? and if so, where does he reside? Sam Houston P. Hagner, Esq-

1From the Emil Hurja Collection, Washington, D.C.

To P. HAGNER 1

H. Reps. 28 th Jany 1824.

P. Hagner Esq Sir

I have the honor to inclose to you an application made by a Constituent of mine respecting the death or enlistment of a Brother of his- There was such a man in the 39th Infy. but to whose company he was attached I do not pretend to say.

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