The Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, Volume VI

TEXAS STATE LIBRARY

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But may her smiles reward your prayer, Her glance repay your sighs, And may she soon give you to share, The love-light of her eyes. And now adieu :-for ne'er again My lute shall sound to you, And trust me that this foolish strain Is not my best.-adieu.

HARRIET ELVIRA KELLOGG.

Dec. 4th. 1844.

No. 2183. LAMAR TO JOSEPH L. WILLIAMS

Washington City [D. C.J 8th March 1845.

JOSEPH L WILLIAMS Esqr [Washington? D. C.J DEAR Sm

In reply to your enquiry respecting the character and standing of Charles Watrous Esqr. I take great pleasure in stating that I have known Mr. Watrous for several years-that he was a member of my Cabinet- and that I have not only the most unbounded confidence myself in his ability and his integrity both as a Lawyer and as a gentle­ man; but I believe my appreciation of his character is the light in which he is regarded by the people of Texas generally-

yours respectfully

MIRABEAU B. LAMAR.

No. 2184. ISAAC HOLMES TO LAMAR

l\Iacon April 21st 1845

DEAR Sm,

The Macon Volunteers contemplate Celebrating their 20th Anni­ versary (Wednesday the 23rd inst) by a Parade ReYiew &c at Camp Oglethorpe- His Excellency Governor Crawford has signified his intention to honor us with his presence on the occasion and review the Corps at 5 oclock P. M.- In behalf of my Corps & for myself I would respectfully invite you to visit Camp Oglethorpe on the day named and unite in the festivi­ ties of the occasion- Relying upon your acceptance I will give you the order of the day- At 1/2 past 12, you will please repair to the Floyd House where you will find his Excellency the Governor & a few friends- Thence you will accompany him to Camp Oglethorpe where you will be received by the )\f. V. & escorted to Head Quarters- You will then be invited to partake of a soldiers dinner, spiced by a soldiers welcome- At 1/2 past 4. P. M. an address will be delivered by Genl Smith a private of the Corps- at 5. the Company will be formed and reviewed by the Commander In Chief and I would be much gratified if you would accompany him in the review-Trusting Illy Dear Sir, that it will be agreeable & convenient for you to he '1 ° ith us and assuring yop

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