WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1843
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against the day of wrath, and the righteous judgement of the wicked. I do regard him as the cause of our brave fellows lan- guishing in the loathsome prison of Mexico,-as well as Moores late Treason, & Piracy! How he will answer to his country for such heinous offenses, time must tell! I thank you for the trouble which I have caused you about my business, and can only say, I will do as much in turn, for you in the same way. Mrs. Mans T. Browns obligations, I will send down again, and do pray see if I can sell them for anything. See our friend Lubbock and ask him if they will sell at auction! and if you can let me know if any thing can be obtained for them.- See what he ,vill give! I thought Earls note was for good money, as it did not say Texas money! Look at it! Do with it, and the demand on Western as you may think best. I will be satisfied. Do please let me know what my Tenant owes me, and if it is collected! I want f/,oU?· Bacon, & Groceries, and I must press on or perish. Do pray let me troubie you, and see that he pays each month in advance. Do not let him put horses or stock of any kind in my lot. Hold on to my article with Tracy, and let me · know when he left. I cannot go to Houston, or I would do so at once, and not trouble my friends! I regret that you have been unwell, but I hope you only found your indisposition arise from the charms of the ladies, and an excess of smiles ! When you reach my age you will use more philosophy, and less imagination! I have presented your compliments to the Ladies, for which they return you their thanks, and respect, and I add, that they are now in fine health, tho' Miss Royston was indisposed after a very disagreeable trip to this place! As to my family they remain in status quo! Looking out, but such things happen with young folks!!! It will afford me pleasure to hear from you always, and to see you here, whenever, you may find it convenient to pay a visit to the charming place ! Do please present me to Jeff Stubblefield, and as many of our friends as may enquire for us. Mrs. H. joins me in salutations to the Ladies, our good friends of Houston. Thine truly Bagby Houston PRIVATE!!!! . Is war still raging in Houston? Major Jack Hays says it is not worse on the frontier than it has been! The people there are
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