THE WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON
To JOHN H. HousToN 1
Lancaster, S. C., 20th Apl. 1825. My dear Kinsman, I am this far on my way west, in the full enjoyment of the sweets of single blessedness. I am to be back on this track in the fall shou'd no accident occur. I have recently received from Tennessee letters, indicating personal hostility to me. I will take the best course to meet these threats, but (as the Frenchman said,) if necessary, I will give them "one damn'd Blue Plumb" to settle them! The political ferment at home is very great. My summer must needs be very active, and of these facts I felt bound in honor to let Miss M________________ know all these facts, and she concluded to defer matters until fall. When you answer me at home, you shall have more news of a political kind! Some of my friends at home wish me to run for Governor, but at this crisis, I do not like to quit Congress, if my dear constituents wish to send me back again. · I truly thank you for the marks of your affectionate kindness, which I rec'd at Cheraw. And as you are so good I will take you yet further. The contents of the inclos'd letter I wish you to attend to. You will probably find the records in the Library of Congress, and so soon as you make search, I wish you to retain the inclos'd letter, and write the result of your inquiries to me at Nashville. My relatives in Tennessee are all well. Commend me to your dear Girl, and say how much I do regret not seeing [her] before my departure from the City! To all the noble fellows of your own kidney commend me! Thine in heart, Sam Houston. John H. Houston, Esq.
1 From the W. A. Philpott Collection, Dallas, Texas.
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