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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1814-1836
James T. Sandford John McKee James Sandefer Adam R. Alexander Thos. Metcalf C.C.Cas--- M. Bartley Jos. Johnson.
William Woods Arthur Smith James Strong Egbert Ten Ecyk Edward Collins Justin Dwinell E. Litchfield Jos Eaton
James Allison John Heinemar Albert H. Tracy Jacob Tysen W. L. Martindale Anton Craig
Silas Wood Joel Frost
1 From the collection of Mr. W. A. Philpott, Jr., Dallas, Texas. To CAPTAIN w. v. CoBBs 1
Washington, 7th Feby 1825
Dear Cobbs, Your letter of the 2nd Inst. has just been received, and in reply I can say that there is no certainty in the Election of either of the Candidates. General J [ackson] is cer- tainly the President of the People, but whether he will meet with the support of Congress or not I will say nothing-Surely there are doubts, if we are to trust reports set afloat here. I have confidence in the virtues of Congress that they will not pass by the voice of the People, and the merits of Gen I Jackson. There is much excitement in Congress at this time as well as throughout the nation! If any thing can be done for you this Session, I will be very happy to aid you- In great haste, I am your friend SAM HOUSTON Capt. W. V. Cobbs Boston 1 From the Emil Hurja Collection, Washington, D.C. To THE CASHIER OF THE UNITED STATES B [RANCH] BANK WASHINGTON CITY 1 H. of R. s, 12th Apr., 1826 Sir It is not in my power at this moment to call upon you in person, or I would do so with pleasure. l\'Iy object in this address is to obtain information relative to a check paid at [the] Bank on the 13th day of March last. Mr Henry requests me to make the inquiry of you whether the check drawn by Marx & Son of Richmond, Va., in favor of John Henry was for $200, or 300; and -to give a certificate to that effect (as the case may be!)
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