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tives of the people to the conditions of this contract; but regard- ing the duties imposed upon him as of the most solemn character, he is constrained to ask, at the hands of your honorable body, such action as the facts may justify. Sam Houston. 1 Jounials of the House of Re1n·esentatives, State of Texas, 8th Legis- lature, pp. 528-531; Executive Records, 1859-1861, pp. 88-89.
To S. A. BLAIN 1 Executive Department, January 28, 1860.
Major S. A. Blain My Dear Sir: When I heard of the death of Major Robert S. Neighbors, · I at once recommended you for superintendent of Indian affairs, and forwarded it to you. I have since received several letters from you, but have neglected to answer them. I now wish to employ six good Indian guides, and having heard of Jacobs, and some others, I write to inquire of you, for what price I can hire Jacobs and five other experienced guides? I am anxious to employ them for a season, and you can assure them that they will be treated as gentlemen. If they do not know me, they can inquire of the Indians on the Reserve. I am at this moment very busy, but, my dear sir, you may rest assured of my friendship, as well as the solicitude I feel for your welfare. Whenever an opportunity is afforded, I shall be ready to forward you advancement. You will please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. Thine Truly, Sam Houston.
1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, p. 30, Texas State Library.
To JACOB THOMPSON 1 Executive Department, Jan. 28, 1860.
My Dear Sir: In view of the probable organization of the Territorial Government of Arizona, at the present session of Con- gress, I desire to bring to your consideration the name of W. C. Wiseman, as a proper person for the appointment of U.S. Dis- trict Judge in that Territory. I have long known Mr. Wiseman and it is with pleasure that I embrace the opportunity afforded to offer my testimony to his character as a gentleman, and his ability as a lawyer.
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