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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1837
At the rise of the Congress of the U. States, I wou'd suppose that something definite ought to be known. If Texas is not recog- nied, and Jacksons friends do not support it, I would take it for granted, that it must be owing a Treaty having been made; and it will supercede the necessity of Recognition. The last mes- sage of Genl Jackson, is of a character to alarm Mexico, and I have no doubt, but what it was issued by the General at the in- stance of Genl. Santa Anna; and no doubt, will have a good tendency, provided he is not well received, and hailed as a bene- factor of Mexico. Their situation in Mexico, I apprehend, is rather deplorable, and in truth, they are only fit to be governed, but not fit for self Government. It is stated that the Congress of Mexico, so soon as they heard of Santa Annas release, sent word to the coast to receive him with all the honors due to the President ·of Mexico; and that at Tampico, and other places, they were anxious to receive him that he might restore order, and rule among the people. You see I write to you as tho you were a Polititian, and, of course, my correspondence is not very interesting to you. I infer it from another subject also; I find you disinclined to write, and indeed, you have been so long time silent, that I intertain some fears that you are indisposed, in health, and more apprehensive of the fact, inasmuch, as you stated in your last, that you seldom enjoyed good health. I pray that you may not remain long without health in Texas. I shou'd be extremely happy to see you in your fathers house, and spend, as I have so often done, some happy hours, free from the cares of Revolution. If we have peace, and war is ended soon, I will endeavor to be in Nacogdoches, by the last of this month, or some time in April; and spend a few days- If not it will be impossible for me to be there, until the adjournment of Congress. And as you have such an aversion to Houston, I cannot hope to meet you there. By the bye, General Henderson 4 Secy of State is a Bachelor, young, noble, and rich - a man of genius. Note this will you and look out!! Please salute your Parents, and kiss the little Raguets. Tell Irion/ and all friends God bless them ! Sam Houston Miss A. W. Raguet. 1Qrig:nal in possession of Mrs. J. R. Irion, Dallas, Texas.
2see Houston to David G. Burnet, April 25, 1836. asee Houston to the Texas Senate, December 2, 1836.
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