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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1844
I suppose there will be no doubt about the ratification of the treaties. It will, however, be necessary to await the assembling of Congress in the month of December next, as I know of no sufficient existing cause to convene it at an earlier period. The concurrent action of the Senate is necessary to the ratification. Hoping that you will excuse me for the brevity of this note. Sam Houston [Rubric]
1 "Houston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 540, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams. D. H. Klaener was a merchant at Houston.
TO ADOLPHUS STERNE 1
Private
Washington, July 28, 1844.
To Judge A. Sterne, My dear Judge
Your last letter was received, and would have been earlier answered but for my long detention on the Trinity by indisposition. I returned to this place yesterday, and employ a moment amidst the press of business, to tell you that I intend to be with you at Nacogdoches by the 10th of August, or within a day or two of that time. My affairs there require some attention, and I may go on as far as San Augustine. With the hope of seeing you soon, in person, Your· friend, Sam Houston [Rubric] wHouston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 540, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams. For notes on Adolphus Sterne, see Volume I, 478.
To W. B. 0CHILTREE 1
Private
Washington, July 28, 1844.
To Hon. W. B. Ochiltree, My dear Judge,-I arrived here yesterday from the Trinity where I had been more or less sick for five or six weeks - a portion of the time confined to my bed. As soon as I was able to ride, I came over, leaving Mrs. H. and Sam still there, but in pretty good health.
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