WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1843
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On December 20, 1843, Houston appointed James H. Cocke Collector of Customs at Galveston, after the resignation of Gail Borden, Jr. He remained in that position until Texas became a state of the Union.
. To CORNELIUS McANELLY 1
Confidential!
\.Yashington, 24th Apl 1843
My Dear Colonel, I did expect to have had the pleasure of seeing you here, long since. It has not so happened, and I regret the fact, because I would be happy to see you, and talk over many matters. I can't go to Houston from a constant press of official duties. I had time to send you your Books after some delay. I thank you for them very truly. Xenephon, would be worth the notice of Napoleon, or of Jackson. · This morning I have to make a request of you, and it is to obtain "Nipple guards" for Mrs. Houston. She has indications of a "sore breast" and expects soon, to have to "Nurse." My reason for making this request of you is, that I would rather they were selected by a Physician, & I have the pleasure of more intimacy with you than any other Gentleman of the profession in Houston! If it is convenient, I will rely upon you; and return the favor especially. I hope you will pardon me for the Trouble, with which I tax you! If you are up this way you must call upon us. I have a good joke for you when we meet. Salute all friends who inquire for me. Be pleased to write by Kane, and often if you can. Tell Major Wright to keep "eyes right," and upon the "fueglman" [fugelman, meaning file-leader]. Not private!! There is a report that the Mier prisoners are certainly safe within our borders. God grant that may be true. I give some credit to the report. It came yesterday by a Mr. Mitchell. Truly thine, Sam Houston [Rubric] Doct. McAnelly, Houston. 'From a photostat copy by the courtesy of Mr. Seb. S. Wilcox, Laredo, Texas. The original letter is the property of Hon. Paul W. Minter, Hebbl'On- ville, Texas. From the Claims Papers, Texas State Library, it is learned that Dr. Cor- nelius McAnelly was active in all civic and governmental meetings of Hanis County during the late 1830's and early '40's. On March 20, 1848, he tiled claims for services as Colonel, also as Brigade surgeon in the Somervell campaign in 1842. His claim was for $344. And on January 23, 1855, he
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