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entrust a man in whom you have not full confidence; nor on one whose conduct has been such as to call upon his integrity the suspicion of the public. Rely upon no man who has betrayed confidence, either private or official. If he has been a defaulter to his country, he will regard no relations of private life; or manly friendship as sacred, nor any obligation as binding. In short, trust no man who is not honest, or honorable. No man should ever trust his fame to hands, which do not regard their own reputation and honor as sacred treasures. Receive the pro- fessions of friendship which may be tendered, but you will find it wise to look into the motives and incentives which induced those professions. Fame is a proud edifice when well erected; and it must be composed of sound materials. If they are some- what rough, time will add to them polish and embellishment. That such may be the resting place of your renown, is my cordial wish. Truly your Friend , Sam Houston [Rubric] 11 'Houston's Private Executive Record Book," pp. 334-336, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams. For Thomas J. Rusk, see Volume I, 362-363, also Volume II, 278.
To A. BRIGHAM 1
Washington, 17th March, 1843 Major A. Brigham, Treasurer, Will please pay to Mr. Daniel McGee, or bearer Eleven Dollars & 66 2/3 cents and charge the same to the Executive Contingent on Deposit Sam Houston [Rubric]
1 From original owned by i'ilrs. Madge W. Hearne.
To PIERCE M. BuTLER 1
Private
Washington, 20th March, 1843.
To Governor P. M. Butler: My Dear Governor,
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It was with sincere pleasure that I received your favor of the 14th Instant. Although I had been apprised of your appointment, I was apprehensive it would not be in your power to reach the treaty ground in time. You have done so, and sustained your characteristic energy. In a position,
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