WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1822-18<11
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be done, to attain the objects: so desirable. I do not think that the seat of Government will be removed, until I can be in peace and quiet at Egeria. The influx of immigration to this place, and to the country generally, is without example, and does not abate. Two regular Steam Packets are to ply between this and New Orleans; And it can be run in three days from Galveston to that city. When you visit Orleans you can come over, and see us. But I hope to have the pleasure to see [you] at home previous to your con- templated visit is undertaken. Dr Irion & myself hope much pleasure from our visit to the East, and whether it is the joy which he anticipates at meet[sic] your fair friend, or some other sweet creation of hope, I know not, but he certainly looks forward with a bouyant cheer. I am not so churlish, to myself, as not to unite with him in some fine fancies. Who can blame me, that has an estimate of my daily employment? None! My Friend Deaf Smith, and my stay in darkest hour, Is no more!!! A man, more brave, and honest never, lived. His soul is with his God, but his fa·me and his family, must command the c:are of His Country! I pray you to commend me very kindly to your Parents - Bless all the little Raguets ! And be pleased to accept my de- voted regard ! Truly Thine Sam Houston [Rubric] Miss Anna Raguet.
'Courtesy of Major Richard F. Burges, El Paso, Texas.
To DANIEL BusnY 1
Houston, 24th Feby 1841. Mr. Busby, You will please to take a Negro Boy, Thruston[?] the property of my wife, and deliver him to me. He was hired by Mr. Winfield, and he is taking hi~ to Washington contrary to the wishes, of my wife, and her understanding when he was hired to h i m . . SAM HOUSTON
[Addressed]: To Mr. Danl Busby Present.
'From the original letter in the San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas, courtesy of Mr. Ike Moore.
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