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refer us to them for assistance, and I feel satisfied that we cannot look to them in vain. Nothing but the most indomitable reso- lution & courage will enable us to overcome the obstacles which are, and will be presented to us in the progress of our enterprize. These helps we will have. The age and general complexion of things on the continent of America is favorable to the accomplish- ment of the great achievement. I would be happy to see you so soon as you are at leisure or cease to have business in Nashville, but my worthy friend, don't you leave there until you have made a final disposition of your case, and I pray God that it may result agreeably to your most devoted wishes. Be it as it may, I am assured that you will feel assured that I only advise you from a desire which I entertain for your happi- ness in the pursuit of honorable distinction and domestic felicity. Tell the young lady that I say she can never wed a nobler fel- low, or one that will take more pride and exultation in the con- summation of her happiness. That she loves you, I have no doubt! Now what·else can she desire? I do hope this will fill the bill, and next the bed? You will discover that I cannot become solemn! But these matters require but little gravity when the matter is determined upon; as I truly hope yours is, if it is not consum- mated. You have seen the Glorious " Old Chief" and many friends ere this. I would be happy to see you, and those noble spirits who inhabit Tennessee but I never expect to see any friends save in Texas, until my country is free. My press of business is infinite, and the indisposition of my dear Margaret, adds affliction to my perplexities. She will go to Alabama with her Brother Col. Martin A. Lea, by the New York, which will sail on the 1st of May. Her visit will be short. By the last of July, she will return as I devoutly hope, with health improved. She is reluctant to go as she has some fears that I may take a fancy for the Rio Grande and "dodge" her until the war with Mexico is ended. Now, this is groundless, so far as my intentions are concerned but my belief is that the movement ·will be made much sooner than I had antici- pated, and indeed sooner than we will be in a state of tolerable readiness. From the impetuosity of our people, I do fear some disaster. My exertions have been constant and are continual to prevent the slightest mishap to the campaign! How far I will succeed, Goel only knows! The exertions which were made by
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