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leave to presellt it to you, not only because you are the son of my warm, personal and political friend, but because I believe it will, in your hands- pro[ve more J efficient in the service of my countr_y, ancl more glorious to its wearer. I haYe hitherto preseryed it as a cherished rclick, for the reason that I placed it at my side for the first time when voluntarily called upon to command a corps on the memorable occasion of giving welcome to the glorious La Fayette in my native State; and I continued to wear it so long as I had the honor of guidiug that corps in the defence of the noblest principles of, the noblest man of Georgia- George M. Troup- It having thus been consecrated to such high duties, I cou Id not bear that it should fall into hands which might apply it to ignoble uses; and I, therefore, present it to one, who, if he fol1ow the examples of his father, will never draw it but in defence of just and honorable principles and when drawn, will never sheath it until his object be atchieved- Allow me then to ask _your acceptance of it as an. evidence of my estimate of your worth and of the sincere regard with which I subscribe myself Your friend- [)ImABEAU B. LAMAR] This letter was written to Lt. Bee, Son of Col. Barnaril Bee of South Carolina, on presenting him a sword- he answered the letter, but the answer I never recd.- M. B. L. [Addressed : J Lieut. Barnard E. Bee U. S. Army Care of Hon. B. E. Bee No. 2212a. POEM. LAMAR 3 [February? 1846 ?] Thou art indeed the poor man's friend, The rich man's brightest gem, Thro weal & woe, the brightest light In night's rich diadem. Thou art, indeed, a sister star, To Judah's gem on high; A lovely light, that guides aright, For all to wander by.
No. 2213. DAVID RUSK TO LAMAR
Nacogdoches 5th :March 1846 DE.Ht GENERAL I some time since made application to the President of the United States for the appointment of Marshall of the State of Texas or If you divided for the Eastern District If you are not already com- mitted to some other friend upon this subject and feel a willingness to recommend me. I will take it as a particular fayor I have already the Recommendation of many Respectable men but am satisfied yours would have great weight and I, feel anxious to go well recommended as I apprehend Genl Sam Houston will be against me With Great Respect your Friend & obt Servt DAVID RusK r Addressed : l Genl nlirabeau. B. Lamar Austin Texas. Care of Col H McLeod [Endorsed:] David Burk Kacagdoshes to )I. B. Lamar 'With No. 2212.
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