The Writings of Sam Houston, V. III
THE WRITINGS
OF
SAM HOUSTON
1813-1863
EDITED BY
AMELIA W. WILLIAMS AND EUGENE C. BARKER
VOLUME III DECEMBER 20, 1822-JANUARY 31, 1844
AUSTIN, TEXAS THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PRESS 1940
PREFACE
The circumstances attending the inauguration of this publica- tion were explained in the Preface to Volume I. Nothing remains to be said on that account. For assistance in collecting material included in this volume we are under grateful obligations to Mr. Al Dealey, of Dallas; Major Richard F. Burges, of El Paso; Mr. Ike Moore, of the San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston; Mr. Hobart Huson, of Refugio; Professor William C. Binkley, of Nashville, Tennessee; Mr. Albert Williams, Jr., of Houston; and Mr. Thomas Streeter, of Morristown, New Jersey. To Mr. :R. C. Ballard Thruston, of Louisville, Kentucky, we owe thanks for correction of the name of A. S. Thruston, which we amplified in Volume II to Albert S. Thruston. The name should be Algernon S. Thruston. One unimportant change in editorial technique should be men- tioned. In order to economize space, we have omitted in this volume endorsements and addresses following the several docu- ments where, as generally happens, they merely repeat informa- tion already conveyed by the documents themselves. It is our practice to include in each successive volume material of early date that has been obtained since publication of the pre- ceding volumes. Thus, Volume I contained documents dated from 1813 to 1836; Volume II included documents dated from July, 1814, to March, 1842; and this volume extends from Decem- ber 20, 1822, to January 31, 1844. We earnestly request assistance in making this collection of Houston's Writings as complete as possible, and will be grateful for originals or copies of Houston documents, or for reference to such documents. We have the pleasure of announcing that Mrs. Madge Hearne, Mrs. Margaret John, and Mr. Franklin Williams, descendants of Houston, have placej at our disposal numerous letters which will appear in Volume IV and subsequent volumes.
EUGENE C. BARKER.
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PAGE An invitation to the anniversary ball of St. John the Evangelist Masonic Lodge, Nashville, Tennessee, December 20, 1822·- ··- ·-··---···-·····-·· 1 To the Freemen of the Seventh Congressional District of Tennessee, March 3, 1825 ·········--····---··-···--·····----··-·-·--·-·-- - -- 1 To Colonel Bowl, Cherokee Chief, November 22, 1835, notifying him of a commission to be sent to his nation to make a treaty and fix boundaries ···-···-···--·-·-··--·----···-·--·-----·····----···---·····-- 7 The President's Oath of Office, Columbia, October 22, 1836.......·-·····-··-··· 8 To the Texas Senate, December 20, 1836, nominating John W. Moody Auditor of the Republic ·---····- ·-·-···-·················-··---- 8 To Anna Raguet, December 2, 1837, a letter of friendship.._____ 8 To Daniel Busby, February 24, 1841, asking him to deliver a negro slave boy to him·-·--····-·····---·-········-·····--·······------ 9 To General William G. Harding, July 17, 1841, expressing deep regret because of his inability to pay a note upon its maturity___.__ _ 10 To the Editor of the Austin City Gazette, December 29, 1841, making a statement of the infringement of executive prerogative by the Congress -····--·--···-··---·---·-----·----·---·--------- 11 APRIL, 1842 To Ashbel Smith, April 1, 1842, a cryptic note..·- ···--····--·-····-·-- ·--- 14 To William Henry Daingerfield, April 1, 1842, concerning politics__ 14 To Colonel Thomas William Ward, April 4, 1842, investing him with power to remove the national archives from Austin to Houston ·---· 18 To Colonel Henry Jones, April 4, 1842, concerning the removal of the nation archives from Austin to Houston___ ___ ___ 18 The Proclamation of the removal of the French archives from Austin, April 5, 1842 -·-··--- -- -·-··-·· ---···--------·- 19 To William Henry Daingerfield, April 9, 1842, instructing him to notify all immigrants that they were not wanted in Texas, unless they came prepared with munitions, clothing and provisions to supply them for six months ····--···----·······-··········-···-······---····-······-····-····· 20 The Appointment of Thomas Casey Volunteer Aid to the President, April 9, 1842 ·······-··-··-··--·····-·-··-·-----··-···-·-······--·----·- 21 The Appointment of Paul Hamilton Earle surgeon in the army, April 9, 1842 -······---·-·-·----- ·····--···-······-····-··--······--···············-····-·····- 21 To William Henry Daingerfield, April 10, 1842, instructing him to im- press it upon the public that "self appointed agents" for Texas were impostors ··········-···--·-··--···---········--··-······-···············-········-- 21 To William Henry Daingerfield, April 10, 1842, urging that he should not permit men to come to Texas, unless they were fully equipped._. 22 To General Edward Burleson, April 11, 1842, concerning the military situation ········-····-····-·-·-·····-······························-····-··············-·····-·····-23 A Proclamation to Air Texans, April 14, 1842, advocating a policy of 1·etaliation against Mexico, on account of repented invasions........_ . 26
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PAGE To George W. Adams, April 14, 1842, proposing trading houses for Indians as a measure for frontier protection._____________________ 32 To Captain Ephriam McLain, April 20, 1842, concerning the organiza- tion of two companies for observation of the enemy_____________ 34 A Proclamation from Galveston, April 25, 1842, concerning self- ap~ointed agents ----- ------------------ ---------- 35 To Gail Borden, Jr., April 26, 1842, requiring all public arms to be returned to the government for the use by troops________________________ 36 A Proclamation, April 26, 1842, asking for supplies for troops________ 36 To William Henry Daingerfield, April 27, 1842, confiding his plans for the pending war with Mexico ------------------------ 37 To Judge Abner Smith Lipscomb and others, April 29, 1842, thanking them for the proceedings of a mass meeting at Galveston.________________ 40 To Colonel Barry Gillespie, April 30, 1842, appointing him General Agent for the Texas Government, at New Orleans_ __ ___________ 41 To l\Iajor Nicholas Cruger, April 30, 1842, approving an order__________ 42 To Major N [icholas] Cruger, April 30, 1842, ordering him to South Carolina to raise funds and men for service in Texas___________________ 42 MAY, 1842 To General Albert Sidney Johnston, May 2, 1842, acknowledging an explanation made necessary by the Proclamation of April 25, 1842 . 43 A Proclamation of May 3, 1842, appointing General James Davis Acting Adjutant General of the Army of Texas___ __________________________ 44 To Captain Ephriam McLain, May 5, 1842, ordering him to report to General James Davis, commander of the southwestern frontier.______ 44 To General James Davis, May 5, 1842, concerning his command of troops at Corpus Christi ____ _ ______ __________ 45 To Colonel L. B. Franks, May 9, 1842, giving orders concerning certain property in possession of the Indians_ ___ _________________________ 46 To William Iba, May 10, 1842, rejecting certain propositions____________ 47 To General Leslie Combs, May 11, 1842, enlisting his support for Texas_ 47 To Captain H. W. Allen, :May 12, 1842, commending him and his troops for their spirit of subordination and discipline ___ --------······· 48 To John S. Sydnor, May 13, 1842, ordering him to purchase $250 worth of coffee and sugar for the Texas troops____ _________ 49 To Captain Eli Chandler, May 13, 1842, thanking him for prompt and patriotic service ___ __ ____ __________ 49 To General Alexander Somervell, May 16, 1842, appointing him Col- lector of Customs for the port of Galveston__________________________________ 50 To Edward H. Fuller, May 16, 1842, concerning the death of his brother, Lieutenant Charles Fuller - --·---- _ ______________________ 60 To Colonel Barry Gillespie, May 16, 1842, concerning insubordination and anarchy among a few so-called leaders of T('xas --·--------·-····- 51 To the Honorable George W. Terrell, May 16, 1842, asking him to influence Joseph Durst and Colonel Leonard Wulliams to try to make peace with the Indians__________ ________________ 52 A Receipt for Exchequer bills, May 16, 1842 __ ___ _ 53
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PAGE To William Henry Daingerfield, May 17, 1842, appointing him a com- missioner to negotiate a million dollar loan____ ____ 54 To William Henry Daingerfield, May 17, 1842, stating that Texas was in great need of pecuniary aid from abroad...·-·············-·--·····-·- 54 To William G. Crump, May 17, 1842, appointing him Acting Secretary of the Treasury --·········-···-···-······-·-···--··---------··-··- 54 To Mr. Lumsden, May 18, 1842, ordering him to obtain supplies for the Texas army ····-·---··-····-········----·-·----------- 55 To Colonel L. B. Franks, May 21, 1842, instructing him to use his own discretion in handling the Indians under his charge··-··-··········-··-·-- 55 To Colonel [Lewis M.] H. Washington, May 22, 1842, advising a medicine chest for his command, and that all immigrants to Texas must come prepared ----··-----··-··--··--···-----··-·--··- ···- 56 To Captain Rollins, or Captain Wright, May 23, 1842, asking for passage to New Orleans for Mr. Thomas Lubbock___ ··-·······--- 57 To the Honorable George W. Terrell, May 24, 1842, instructing him to examine the management of the revenue service in East Texas.._.... 57 A Proclamation, May 24, 1842, calling a special session of Congress._ 58 An Election Proclamation, May 24, 1842......·- ·-···:__....._.______··-··- 59 To W. P. Aubrey, May 26, 1842, st&ting that he had never been critical either of him, or of Colonel Henry L. Kenney ---·------······- 60 To Colonel James Davis, May 26, 1842, ordering entire restoration of the property taken from Mexican traders, and their liberation___ 61 To Colonel Lewis M. H. Washington, May 31, 1842, urging that no troops be allowed to come to TE:xas unless equipped and provisioned_ 62 JUNE, 1842 To Anson Jones, June 5, 1842, appointin·g him a commissioner to negotiate a loan of a million dollars_·····----·-----··--···-······-- 63 To George W. Hockley, June 7, 1842, asking him to make out ap- propriate appointments for Captain Stephenson and others_··········- 64 A Proclamation, June 7, 1842, concerning the colonial contract of Henry Francis Fisher and Burchard Miller -·- ---·----· 65 To Alphonse de Saligny, June 8, 1842, concerning the $4,280 deposit made by Mr. Pontois -·-···------·-········-··-···----··········•······-····- 65 To Anson Jones, June 10, 1842, commissioning him as loan commis- sioner ---··-····--·-·-·····-·-·---···-- ------ 66 To Anson Jones, June 10, 1842, giving instructions concerning the negotiations for the million dollar loan.- - -·--·-···- --··-·······-··-·· 66 To the Captain of The Mi1stang, June 11, 1842, asking for passage to Houston for Sergeant Thompson --·-·-······--·-···-·······-·················-···· 67 To Major Robert Mills, June 13, 1842, authorizing and ordering him to take charge of the Navy Yard at Galveston..·-····-·--······················ 67 To General James Davis, June 15, 1842, concerning insubordinate con- duct of some of the Texan troops........·-······-········-·- ················-········- · 68 To Doctor H. E. Hartridge, June 15, 1842, concerning his rank:............... 70 To James D. Boylan, June 17, 1842, ordering him to take command of the Brig "Retrieve" and transport troops from Galveston to Live Oak Point -------····--- --·····-·-····-·-----·-·--- 70
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PAGE A Proclamation, June 18, 1842, of a $10,000 appropriation for the Navy_ 71 To Captain Benjamin McCulloch, June 18, 1842, appointing him to raise and command a company of cavalry --------------------- 71 A Request in behalf of Castro, the Lipan Chief, June 21, 1842___________ 73 Approval of an order to provision the steamship Zavala, June 23, 1842__ 73 To the Texas Congress, June 27, 1842, concerning the Vasquez invasion March 6, 18(2, and the condition of the nation.__________________________ 74 JULY, 1842 To the Citizens of Texas West of Red River, July 2, 1842, calling upon their patriotism to defend the country________________________________________ 84 To the House of Representatives, July 4, 1842, transmitting a com- plete exhibit concerning Indian relations_____________________ 85 To Joseph Waples, July 5, 1842, requiring him to state what he knew of a correspondence between A. S. Wright and certain officials of the government ___ _____________ ___ _____________ 86 To William G. Crump, July 5, 1842, instructing him to order the audit and payment of the claims of Captain M. H. Nicholson_______________ 87 To Henry E. Scott, July 5, 1842, appointing him Indian Agent for the tribes and bands trading at Stroud's trading-house on Brazos______ 87 A copy of the commission issued to Indian commissioners, July 5, 1842.... 87 An executive pardon for Magnus Key, July 6, 1842_____________ 88 To the chiefs of the Border Tribes, July 6, 1842, counseling them in the ways of peace ____________ ____ 89 To the Texas Senate, July 6, 1842, transmitting information from the Department of State concerning colonial contracts____________________ 90 To Luis Sanchez, July 6, 1842, instructing him to go with the Indian commissioners as an interpreter __ _ ____ __________________ 91 To the House of Representatives, July 6, 1842, laying before that body an estimate of the number of troops needed for the contemplated campaign ____________________ ___________ 91 To the House of Representatives, July 6, 1842, transmitting a statement of the several appropriations of the last Congress____________ 92 To the House of Representatives, July 7, 1842, relative to the prisoners of the Santa Fe Expedition__________________________ 92 To Judge James Webb, July 8, 1842, accepting the services of the en- rolling and engrossing clerks of the Senate_________ 93 To Alphonse de Saligny, July 8, 1842, a letter of regret at the death of Saligny's father ____ --··-·-·--·- __________________ 9.:1 To the Texas Senate, July 8, 1842, laying before that body a letter from A. S. Wright of Mirabeau B. Lamar ___________ 95 To the Texas Senate, July 8, 1842, submitting all correspondence con- cerning the removal of the nati,mal archives from Austin_ ___ 96 An Election Proclamation, July 9, 1842.__________________________ 98 To Asa Brigham, Treasurer, July 9, 1842, granting leave of absence._ 98 To the House of Representatives, July 9, 1842, reporting the resignation of General Felix Huston --···--·---------··---··-···-------·------ 98 To General James Davis, July 10, 1842, reprimanding him for allowing troops to march off with arms and ammunition without authority____ 99
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PAGE To Ashbel Smith, July 15, 1842, concerning the leave of absence of Alphonse de Saligny....••--·--··-···- ··-···-·······-···-- ···-··-··----- 100 To the House of Representatives, July 15, 1842, transmitting an esti- mate of the cost of equipping four companies of cavalry for six months ---·-····-······---··-·····--·-·---··-·······---- ···-··----··-- · 101 To the Texas Senate, July 15, 1842, transmitting the correspondence con- cerning the removal of the archives from Austin... _ _ _ _ _ 101 To the House of Representatives, July 15, 1842, giving information con- cerning a certain recent loan_··········-··-·-······---·--···-·····-·--·····- 102 To William G. Crump, July 15, 1842, ordering him to prepare newly en- graved exchequer bills to replace the old issue_·······-····-·---- 102 To the House of Representatives, July 16, 1842, giving an estimate of the amount required to support the navy at sea for six months·-·······--·- 102 To the House of Representatives, July 16, 1842, presenting a petition of Alphonse de Saligny as agent for Count de Pontois, for relief for certain losses ····-··-········-···-···--····---····---·-······-·--- ····-··-····--·· 103 An Election Proclamation, July 18, 1842_··-·········-·---- ······-··-··-- 104 To the Texas Senate, July 18, 1842, transmitting information concerning foreign volunteers on the western frontier of Texas···········--··--········ 105 To the Texas Senate, July 18, 1842, concerning frontier defence_·······-·· 105 To the Texas Senate, July 19, 1842, submitting a list of nominations........ 107 To the Texas Senate, July 19, 1842, concerning the collection of revenue in the eastern sections of Texas.........·- ····-- ·-·····-····--·- ················-·- 108 To the House of Representatives, July 19, 1842, concerning the improve• ment and preservation of the currency-----······--·-···········-···-·-- 110 To Anson Jones, July 19, 1842, saying he needs the Secretary of State at the seat of government, and asks Jones to visit him...·- ·······- - ··-··-·· 111 To the Texas Senate, July 20, 1842, submitting the nomination of Isaac Van Zandt as Texas cha1·ge d'affafres to the United States............·-·- 112 George W. Hockley to Gail Borden, Jr., July 20, 1842, with Houston's sanction, directing Borden to assist Lieutenant Brashear, com- mander of the naval station at Galveston·-·-····-·-·········-·············-····- 114 To the House of Representatives, July 22, 1842, vetoing a resolution pro- viding that Augustus Williams be restored to his command.....·- ··-· 114 To the House of Representatives, July 22, 1842, vetoing a bill that authorized offensive war against Mexico.....·- ····-········-·················- ····- 116 Executive approval of a requisition for frontier protection, July 23, 1842.. 125 Executive Approval, July 23, 1842, of the estimate of the cost for inspect- ing and mustering the militia into service -················--·······- ········-- 126 Executive approval, July 23, 1842, of a requisition for special service_. 126 To Colonel Jacob Snively, July 25, 1842, instructing him to issue a gun to Robei·t T. Royston.·-·- ··········--················- ······-··- ··········-··- ·················· 127 To Washington D. Miller, July 25, 1842, appointing him head of the Gen- eral Post Office··- ······-····-·-···-················--············-···········...................... 127 To Colonel [L. M.] Henry Washington, July 26, 1842, assuring him of personal esteen1 ··········-··-·············-·····-······-···-·-·····--- -··--·················· 127 To William G. Crump, July 26, 1842, instructing him to issue $12,000 from the unexpended balance of the naval appropriation.................- ... 128 To Joseph L. Bennett, July 26, 1842, announcing his plans for retalia- tion upon Mexico for the recent invasion and depredations .................... 128
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PAGE Announcement, July 26, 1842, concerning the marketing of Cherokee lands _______________ --····-······-··--- 132 Executive approval, July 28, 1842, of a requisition for express service_ 132 To Joseph Waples, Acting Secretary of State, July 28, 1842, asking to see the report Mr. Hyde made to the State Department_______________ 133 Executive approval, July 28, 1842, of a requisition to pay General James Davis -----••·--- ----··-··--·--···---- -----··---·····--- 133 To General James Davis, July 28, 1842, praising his patriotic service__ 134 To Joseph Waples, July 28, 1842, concerning the report of A. C. Hyde .._.. 135 To Joseph Eve, July 30, 1842, concerning the matter of the brig Revrieve_ 135 To William G. Crump, July 30, 1842, stating that the Judiciary had no power over the Treasury, as that department was a branch of, and belonged to the Executive department_________________ 136 AUGUST, 1842 To Anson Jones, August 2, 1842, regretting Jones's illness, and telling of his own strenuous ,vork________ ------·---··--·-· 137 To General Memucan Hunt, August 2, 1842, concerning a position...-- --···· 139 To John G. Berry, August 5, 1842, asking that he pay A. C. Davidson $500 in exchequer bills________- -···-·-···---··-·-- 142 To Richard Roman, H. Ledbetter, and others, stating that he had done everything to forward war against Mexico ----·····-····--·- 142 To William G. Crump, August 12, 1842, instructing him to pay Mr. Klop- penberg $58.33 --------------·----------- 145 Proclamation, August 15, 1842, appointing James Grant agent to the Lipan Indians ________ ---------···-----146 To Clark L. Owen, August 18, 1842, requesting him to secure all the ammunition within his reach_____________________________ 146 To Matthey P. Woodhouse, August 19, 1842, appointing him Secretary of the Treasury -------···-----·-·--·---···-------- 147 To Gail Borden, Jr., August 20, 1842, concerning tariff duty collected at Galveston . ___ ____ ----···-·-·--- 147 To .Matthew P. Woodhouse, August 24, 1842, concerning payment of two drafts in favor of L. S. Hargous -----·-··------·--,- 147 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, August 24, 1842, expressing approval of a certain letter _____ _______ ____ ______ 148 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, August 25, 1842, asking him to call_________ 148 Proclamation, August 25, 1842, concerning the appointment of commis- sioners to treat with the Indians____ ______________________ 149 The reply to a memorandum made by .Matthew P. Woodhouse, August, 1842 -----··---·--··-·-- -----------------149 SEPTEMBER, 1842 To John Hall, September 1, 1842, appointing him chief assistant clerk of the Post Office Bureau.·-------------··-··--·-·-·--·······-··-- 150 To the Chief of the Apaches, September 1, 1842, a message of peace and friendship -···------- ---------···-·-··--·- 151 To Castro and Fiacco, Lipan Chiefs, September 1, 1842, telling them that he has sent Doctors Tower and Cottle to their nation______________ 152
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PAGE To Clark L. Owen, September 2, 1842, discussing trade plans and other matters of the nation·-···-·····--·---··--·- -··--····--·-··- ··-- ······- 152 To George W. Hockley, September 3, 1842, accepting his resignation as Secretary of War and Marine_····--··---··-·····-- - - -- 153 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 3, 1842, appointing him Acting Secre- tary of War and Marine.......·-·-·-- -··········---·-·······-··--·- - - -·-······-·-·- 154 To Colonel Thomas William Ward, September 6, 1842, concerning buried archives of the governmenL.......·----····-- -··-··-·--·-······- -·---··-··- 154 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, September 6, 1842, refusing to introduce inno- vations instead of fixed rules of government·-·-·····-··-·---·---·-··-·-·· 154 To William Y. McFarland, September 10, 1842, ordering him to prepare for the removal of the government to Washington, Texas....--- - ···· 155 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, September 10, 1842, instructing him to arrest a certain counterfeiter-·-····-----·-···-··------··------·-·------ 155 The revocation of the blockade of eastern Mexico, September 12, 1842.__ 156 To Andre Bienvenu Roman, Governor of Louisiana, September 12, 1842, concerning mutineers .on board the schooner Scm Antonio____ 157 Proclamation of a passport for Tomas Cruz, September 14, 1842·-··---- 158 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, September 15, 1842, stating that the Execu- tive had no power to cancel drafts- ------·-----·- -···------·------ ·-- 158 Proclamation of a treaty between the Republic of Texas and Great Britain for the suppression of African Slave Trade, September 16, 1842.- ~ 158 Proclamation of a convention between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas, September 16, 1842..·--····---·---·· - - - - -·-··---- --·--- 1~9 Proclamation of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the Re- public of Texas and Great Britain, September 16, 1842·- - --~·-·---- 159 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 16, 1842, instructing him to order the militia of Matagorda, Colorado, Victoria, and other southern coun- ties to be ready to march upon San Antonio to harass the enemy occupying that place._._______ ----·--- ____ 159 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 19, 1842, instructing him to deliver the steamship Zavc,la to Joseph Bennett for repairs----·--·----- 160 To Anson Jones, September 19, 1842, urging him to return to his duties.... 160 To Captain Charles Elliot, September 20, 1842, inviting him to pay an unofficial visit to the President at Houston·--··-----·-·----··-----·-·--·-··- 161 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 20, 1842, concerning the mobilization of troops -·----···------··-··---·----·-··-····-·······-·---·-- ···-·-·- ···- -·-· _ _ _ 162 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 20, 1842, explaining the enemy's ob- jective in T('v>is......_._____···---·---··--·-··-·-·- -·----- ··---·-- -·----··---·--- 162 An election proclamation, September 21, 1842·--·--- -·-··- - --··-·-··-·····-- ·--·-·---- 163 To Morgan C. Hamilton, September 22, 1842, plans for the army and movement of troops···--····-·---·-··----·-·-····-- --·---·--··----·--···-···-·····--- 164 To Washington H. Secrest, September 22, 1842, authorizing him to or- ganize a spy company.....·-------··----·- ----·····-·-·---- -·-·--- .o••-- -······-·· ··-·- ·-····- 165 To Matthew Caldwell, September 22, 1842, thanking him for victory over the enemy -···--·--··----··- ·-·---··-····-------·--·-·----·-·-·······.····-·-··--····-·--- 166 A grant of trading privilege to A. M. Stroud, September 23, 1842.........._.... 167 The sanction of an order on Gail Borden, Jr., September 23, 1842.._............ 167 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, September 23, 1842, on private business.......... 168
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PAGE To Colonel L. B. Franks, September 26, 1842, orders for operation among the Indians _ ________ __ ------------- - - - ··--·-------- 168 To Horace Baldwin, September 27, 1842, appointing him general agent for the Republic at Houston_____ _ --- ----------- 169 Election proclamation, September 28, 1842 ------------···-··-·------·--- 169 OCTOBER, 1842 To General Alexander Somervell, October 3, 1842, orders concerning mili- tary matters _ __ ___ - ······---·-- ---- 170 To Thomas M. Bagby, October 6, 1842, a private, friendly letter·-·-··--····-- 171 To Colonel John H. Moore, October 6, 1842, discussing the terms of the recent Indian treaty, signed at Waco village.__ _ _________________________ 173 To Major John Chenoweth, October 8, 1842, suggesting details for the proposed Indian treaty and for frontier protection_______ __ 174 To the Indian Commissioners, October 9, 1842, suggesting details for the proposed Indian treaty____ - - -- --------- - ····- -··········---·-··- -·-··· 175 To General Alexander Somervell, October 13, 1842, orders for the drilling of troops, and other preparations for war________ ______ _ _____ 177 Proclamation, October 15, 1842, for a call meeting of Congress _____________ 179 Attorney General George W. Terrell, at the President's 01·der, to the governments of Great Britain, France, and United States, October 15, 1842, submitting a statement of the character of the war waged by Mexico against the Republic of Texas___ __________________ ________ 179 Memorandum for the Indian Commissioners, October 17, 1842______ 184 To Captain Eli Chandler, October 18, 1842, orders to organize a force of ten to fifteen for the protection of the commissioners during negotiations for a treaty with the Indians at Waco village---------····· 185 To Red Bear and other Indian Chiefs, October 18, 1842, a talk of peace and friendship ___ _ _ _ - - -----···--···- ··- - ··-- - 185 M. C. Hamilton, Secretary of War and Marine, at the President's order, to Alexander Somervell, October 19, 1842, dictating the policy of preparation for the proposed campaign against Mexico _ _____________ 187 Certificate of friendship for Colonel Oquin, a Tonkaway, October 21, 1842 - - ---- --- ·- ------------- --- 188 To General George W. Terrell, October 21, 1842, concerning the as- ~embling of the Indians for the treaty negotiations___ _ _ _ 189 Proclamation of the appointment of William G. Cooke Acting Quarter- master General of Texas, October 25, 1842 ····---·--····-----····- ----- 190 To Andre Bienvenu Roman, Governor of Louisiana, October 29, 1842, making requisition for the delivery of a criminal..__ ________ 190 NOVEMBER, 1842 To Captain Charles Elliot, November 5, 1842, suggesting that he be- come Texan agent for the purpose of making informal overtures to Mexico for peace. ------- __ ___ 191 To Joseph Eve, November 6, 1842, suggesting that he pay an unofficial visit, in order to be present at the negotiations for an Indian treaty - -------·- ------ --------····-- ---·--192
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PAGE Morgan C. Hamilton, Acting Secretary of War and Marine, at the President's orders, to General Alexander Somervell, November 9, 1842, giving orders concerning troops and equipment for the pro- posed invasion of Mexico __________ __ __ _______ 193 Proclamation, November 10, 1842, recognizing Cambridge Ward, consul for the United States at the port of Matagorda_ ____ _ __ 194 To George W. Terrell and o'ther Indian commissioners, November 13, 1842, complaining of the lack of news from them, and giving orders concerning their mission ______________________ _ ____ _ __ 195 To Colonel L. B. Franks, November 13, 1842, complaining of the lack of definiteness of the Colonel's communications___ _____ 196 To James B. Shaw, Comptroller, November 16, 1842, ordering sufficient funds to be reserved to pay outstanding bills.____ _ ___________________ 196 Morgan C. Hamilton (at the President's orders) to General Alexander Somervell, November 19, 1842, complaining of negligence concern- ing despatches to the government, and giving orders concerning the command of the troops in the field______________ _ _ --- - 197 Proclamation, November 22, 1842, calling a meeting of Congress____ 199 An election proclamation, November 22, 1842, to fill senatorial vacancies ------------------····------____________ __ 200 To General Alexander Somervell, November 23, 1842, orders concern- ing the proposed campaign in Mexico _ _ _ ____ ___ 201 DECEMBER, 1842 To the Texas Congress, Annual Message, December 1, 1842 --------- 203 To Charles Mason, Auditor, December 1, 1842, asking whether or not any members of Congress were defaulters to the government____ 216 An election proclamation, December 2, 1842, concerning the capture and detention in Mexico of William E. Jones, representative-elect from Gonzales County ----------------------------····--·--- 216 An election proclamation, December 2, 1842, declaring the seat of Samuel A. Maverick, representative-elect from Bexar County to be vacant ------·-------__ ____________ _________ 217 Orders to the Comptroller, December 2, 1842, concerning the draft of Jamel? P. McKinney ______ ___ _ _ __ ·-- --- - - -- 219 Executive order, December 2, 1842, for the payment of a bill..__________ 220 To Ashbel Smith, December 6, 1842, introducing E. L. Barnard.______ 221 An election proclamation, December 6, 1842, to fill a senatorial vacancy_ 222 To Ashbel Smith, December 9, 1842, discussing diplomatic affairs........ 222 To General Zachary Taylor, December 9, 1842, relative to "Tommy," James Pratt Plummer, a captive of the Comanches._______________________ 225 To Messrs. Thomas I. Smith and Eli Chandler, December 10, 1842, in regard to the removal of the archives from Austin..·-······- ········-······ 226 Proclamation, December 10, 1842, ordering the removal of the national archives from Austin to Washington -----·-····--···--···----227 To Thomas I. Smith and Eli Chandler, Decembe1: 10, 1842, relative to the removal of the archives from Austin ------·-··-···- ---------------·--····· 228 To Colonel Thomas William Ward, Pecember 10, 1842, concerning the removal of the archives from Austin ---········--·-·-···-······--·--··-·--·-··- 229
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PAGEl To \Villiam Henry Daingerfield, Secretary of the Treasury, December 10, 1842, ordering that James W. Parker be advanced $75 for the redemption of his nephew from the Indians,_________________ 231 To the Texas Senate, December 13, 1842, submitting a list of nomina- tions __ ·---------_______ 231 To the Texas Senate, December 14, 1842, tr!lnsmitting correspondence from the authorities of Yucatan _____________ 232 To the House of Representatives, December 15, 1842, transmitting copies of all official reports and orders concerning the present campaign ___ 234 To William Henry Daingerfield, December 17, 1842, concerning the maintenance of government credit _________________ 235 To Thomas M. Bagby, December 18, 1842, concerning the management of his private property __________________ 236 To the Texas Senate, December 19, 1842, submitting for ratification the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the Republic of Texas and the United Stat~3 of America _______________ 237 Executive requisition, December 20, 1842, for frontier protection _ _____ 238 To Major Asa Brigham, December 20, 1842, relative to a receipt of John C. Chalmers ____ -------·-------238 Proclamation, December 21, 1842, revoking a proclamation of February 11, 1840, that abolished duties on French wines ________ 239 Proclamation, December 21, 1842, concerning free negroes in Texas_______ 240. To the Texas Congress, December 22, 1842, a message concerning the navy ______ _______________________ 241 To the Texas Congress, December 23, 1842, relative to white persons held captive by the Indians _____·____________________249 To the Texas Senate, December 24, 1842, stating that no reference could be made to papers in the General Land Office, the papers being at Austin _____________________ 250 To Thomas M. Bagby, December ~5, 1842, concerning personal affairs __ 251 To the Texas Congress, December 27, 1842, transmitting an estimate of the amount necessary for the maintenance of one company of cavalry on the frontier for one year ____ _ ____ 251 To the Texas Congress, December 28, 1842, concerning claims for the grants of lands made by the Mexican government to British sub- jects during the colonial period . ____________ 253 To the Texas Congress, December 29, 1842, concerning the claims of Waddy Thompson for money advanced to the men of the Santa Fe Expedition --------------------255 To the Texas Senate, December 30, 1842, submitting a list of nomina- tions ______________________ 256 JANUARY, 1843 A requisition, January 2, 1843, on the governors of the various states of the United States for the arrest and delivery of a criminal____ 258 Proclamation, January 4, 1843, of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between The Netherlands and the Republic of Texas_ 259 To the Texas Congress, January 3, 1843, transmitting information concerning the condition of the navy ______ _____ 259
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PAGE To the House of Representatives, January 4, 1843, transmitting in- formation concerning the removal of the national archives from Austin _____ _ _ ____________ ______ ___ 262 To the House of Representatives, January 4, 1843, a message concern- ing the removal of the archives ________ _____ 262 To the Texas Senate, January 6, 1843, nominating Daniel J. Toler notary public for Washington County _____ _ _______ 268 To John White Bower, January 7, 1843, inviting him to dinner_ __ 268 To William C. Brashear, January 7, 1843, a letter of recommendation and praise ···- - - _________ _______ 269 To the House of Representatives, January 7, 1843, submitting a state- ment of the goods and stores on hand in February, 1842.____ 270 To Washington D. Miller, January 8, 1843, asking for the loan of a fine pair of pistols ____ ________ _______ _____ 273 To George W. Hill, January 8, 1843, on Hill's acceptance of the position of Secretary of War and Marine .. ___________ 273 To Colonel H. N. Potter, January~. 1~43, asking for a book and inviting him to see materials on the Indian subject ---·- - --·-·-···-- - 274 To Major Asa Brigham, Treasurer, January 9, 1843, instructing him to pay $46.40 for frontier protection.........·-----·······-············----··-·--- - - 275 To Colonel John H. Moore, January 10, 1843, commissioning him to col- lect and convey Indians to the Waco village..- - ····- --·-···-····-·-·-- 275 John H. Moore's commission to collect Indian prisoners, January 10, 1843 -··--········-·-- --···---·····--····--···-······--········----···--- 276 To Colonel L. B. Franks, January 10, 1843, instructions to gather all pris- oners in the possession of the Lipans and Tonkeways··--··-·-·-·-- ·- 277 To Asa Brigham, Treasurer, January 10, 1843, orders to pay L.B. Franks $500 ··········-··-··-·······--···· - -····-- ··-···-·····-······-----···- - - 277 John W. Smith's Commission, January 10, to collect Indian prisoners.__ 278 To the Texas Congress, January 10, transmitting information concern- ing the probability of a Mexican invasion of Texas__ _ ___ 280 To the House of Representatives, January 10, 1843, acquitting himself of all censure should the national archives be destroyed.·-----···-- 287 To the Texas Senate, January 11, 1843, nominating Thomas Harvey notary public for Matagorda County_·--·--··--- ___ 288 To the House of Representatives, January 11, 1843, concerning the im- prisonment of Jose Antonio Navarro in Mexico...·- ·······--··-··-- - ····-·· 288 Proclamation, January 12, 1843, recognizing W. W. T. Smith as United States consul at the port of Matagorda ---··- ···----- ----·· 290 To the Texas Senate, January 13, 1843, stating the terms made with \V. Y. McFarland to move the government offices to Washington_ ..... 291 To the Texas Senate, January 13, 1843, submitting the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between the United States and Texas._ 291 To the House of Representatives, January 14, 1843, vetoing a bill for the protection of the western and southwestern frontiers_····-- ····- 292 To the Texas Senate, January 16, 1843, nominating George \V. Hill Secre- tary of War and Marine----·---------···-·········----····-··-···- 297 To Charles Mason, January 16, 1843, instructing him not to audit the accounts of members of Congress for time they were absent............._ . 298
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PAGE To Colonel John Warren, January 18, 1843, ordering him to Brazoria County to ascertain what aid could be obtained for fortifying the port of Velasco ---------------------------------- 298 Colonization contract with D. J. Carroll, S. Converse, C. F. Mercer and others, January 20, 1843_____________________________ 298 To Thomas .M. Bagby, January 20, 1843, private business___________________ 299 To Captain Charles Elliott, January 24, 1843, concerning annexation_____ 299 To William Bryan, consul at New Orleans, January 24, 1843, giving an order for merchandise to be· marked "Stationary Bill"---------------- 304 To George W. Hill, January 24, 1843, stating that the campaign against Mexico had been permitted, but never advised_______________________________ 305 To Gail Borden, Jr., January 25, 1843, information that William Bryan, Samuel M. Williams, and James Morgan had been sent on a secret mission [to sell the Texas navy)__________ _____ _______ ____ 306 The passport of Dr. Daniel Joseph Carroll, January 28, 1843______________ 307 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, January 27, 1843, an order to assume the duties of Acting Secretary of the Treasury_ ___ 307 To Downing H. Crisp, January 27, 184°3, a testimonial of character_______ 308 To William Henry Daingerfield, January 28, 1843, concerning the engrav- ing of paper money for the Texas government_______________________ 308 To William Henry Daingerfield, January 28, 1843, semi-official letter, speaks of the Order of the Knights of San Jacinto___________________ 310 To General Andrew Jackson, January 31, 1843, a letter of friendship and veneration ------------·-----·---- 311 FEBRUARY, 1843 To Colonel P. C. Watson, February 3, 1843, concerning the removal of Indian prisoners to the treaty ground at Waco village_______________ 314 To Colonel P. C. Watson, February 3, 1843, instructing him to buy goods necessary in the performance of his work of collecting Indian prisoners ________ ----------······--·- 315 To James B. Shaw, Comptroller, February 3, 1843, instructions to draw on appropriations for Indian affairs in the sum of $200 in favor of Pleasant C. Watson, Indian agent:____ _________ 315 To Matthew P. Woodhouse, Acting Secretary of the Treasury, February 4, 1843, instructions for the ordering an appropriation for Indian purposes, 1843, to be opened with an advance of $200 to George W. Terrell ___ ____________ _____________ 315 To George W. Hill, February 6, 1843, asking him either to act as, or to appoint, a commissioner to negotiate an Indian treaty_________________ 315 To James B. Shaw, Comptroller, February 8, 1843, ordering the opening of an appropriation of $1,000 for fortifications at the mouth of the Brazos - -···••·•-···------····-·-·-···-·----- -·····-·--·····-··- 316 To Daniel D. Culp, February 10, 1843, explaining the difference between direct and license taxes _____ __________________________________________ 316 To William Henry Daingerfield, February 10, 1843, ordering $24,000 .worth of change notes to be engraved immediately_______________________ 317 To Asa Brigham, Treasurer, February 10, 1843, ordering the payment of $32.40 to be charged to the 1842 appropriation_______________________________ 317
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