The Writings of Sam Houston, Volume III

WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1843

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To JAMES H. RAYMOND 1 Executive Department, Washington, June 1, 1843.

To James H. Raymond, Esq. Sir- You will assume and discharge the duties of the Treas- urer, in the absence of Major Asa Brigham. Sam Houston. 1 Executive Rec.onl Book, No. 40, p. 255, Texas State Library.

To JAMES H. RAYMOND 1

Washington, 6th June 1843.

To Mr. Jas. H. Raymond, Acting T'reasurer Sir, You will please pay Hal, the sum of Twenty-eight Dollars out of the contingent fund for 1843, for rails fencing fuel &c. Sam Houston Treasurers Office, June 6, 1843. Received of Jas. H. Raymond Acting Treasurer the above speci- fied amount in Exchequer Bills- Sam Houston [Rubric] [ In pencil] : "Hal" Negrow [Endorsed] : 2 Genl Houstons order 28$ Contingent a/c 1843 June 6th 1843 to General Houston for Servt. Hal, for fuel & Rails [ In pencil] : Hal Servant.

1 Financial Pape1·s, 1842-1843, Texas State Library.

To JAMES H. RAYMON0 1

Dr. $6.00 50

To D. D. Crumpler @ $2 a 25ct.

Executive Department

3 yds Table covering 2 boxesMatches

$6.50

,vashington, June 9, 1843

Red'd payment

D. D. Crumpler

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