WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1843
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To AsHBEL SMITH 1
Washington, 21st July 1843. My Dear Smith, After a long silence, I salute you with pleas- ure, and high approbation of your important services to Texas. By all means press on for the consummation of our peace with Mexico. She cannot invade us, and therefore she should be com- pelled to make peace. Urge England & France to advance mat- ters. 'T"is a favorable time. I am satisfied, that the disposition of the Agents of those Governments, now in Texas, are well disposed to render to us, genuine service. The Armistice has cheered our people, and the vicious, traitorous, and factious, are confounded. On the 14th Inst. Moore, and Morgan arrived at Galveston after "Morgan's abduction." They are down in the mouth report says. You may communicate to France and Eng- land, that Morgan, the agent, was promptly dismissed after his conduct, was known. Since then I have "clishonorably clischargecl E. W. Moore, from the naval service of the Republic"* for his various acts of contumacy, and crime, as well, as his second in Command ! This will satisfy our friends, that I am not dealing double with my pledges. They may be assured of our good faith. I have not yet sent Commissioners to Mexico, but expect soon to do so. About the middle of June the Sec'y of State wrote you, on the Subject, of the invasion of Mexico by Texas, in the event that matters were not brought to a close. You can in the most proper manner let the powers know that such is our solemn determina- tion, if the present aspect of affairs shou'd be changed without placing Texas, where she ought to stand. We cannot be har- rassed, any longer! I am weary. In a few days, I expect to set out for Bird's Fort, on the Trinity to meet various Indian Tribes in council. Nothing but the health of my family will prevent me from the visit as I hope at this time. Mrs. H. is indisposed seriously today, but I am happy to inform, you her boy, is quite well!!!! Do write to me as often as you can. It will always interest me deeply to hear from, and of you, during your absence. Our Country has never enjoyed such a prospect of abundance as at the present time. Emigration I doubt not will flow into Texas this fall and winter. It is said corn will not command more than• 25 cents per bushel. Fine farms are dotting the faces of our vast prairies, and cattle multiply beyond numbering. All that we
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