TEXAS STATE LIBRARY
4
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
Powered by FlippingBook