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PAPERS OF MIRABEAU BuoNAPARTE LA11un
Gov Bell of Texas, and recalling the many expressions of admiration and esteem applied by my uncle to Genl Lamar, I throw myself, Sir, upon your generosity to justify the propriety of this step, & should gratefully appreciate the favour of an immediate reply to most respectfully yours THOMAS s. BELL.
Genl Lamar Minister to C. A. (in Washington). [Endorsed:] Thomas Bell Genl Lamar D. 4/57-
No. 2554. F. W. JONES TO LAMAR
Washn City D. C. Tuesday Dec. 8th. /57
Hon. M. M. LAMAR, Sm.
The universal impression in political circles seems to be, that you will be appointed charge d'affaires or minister special, to the govern- ment of Nicaragua. In advance, and expectancy of such appointment. I respectfully solicit a position near your person, as Private Secretary, Sec. of Legation, or a position of this character by whatever name designated. ' A residence in that Country of 17 months, in connection with Gen. Wm. Walker,-a sqmewhat intimate acquaintance with its past history, for the last few years-a moderate familiarity with the language there spoken- a perfect acclimation to its temperature,-a well-governed, but intense enthusiasm felt in the progress of American institutions there, and a liberal education, are the qualifications I submit, as fitting me for the position I seek. I may say here, that when the disgraceful desertion of Gen. Walkers men, during his last occupancy of the town of Rivas, had reduced the number of his effective men to but Eighty- seven-which little band suffered and were content to suffer, pestilence, famine and the assaults of the 4000 demi-savages that surrounded them,-when nearly every one seemed to expect (and yet woul.d not flinch) that Rivas would become a Second "Alamo,"- I was one of that number who remained faithful, until we were all released by and through the interference of Capt. Davis, of the United States Sloop of War St Mary's then in the harbor of San Juan del Sur. I respectfully refer you to Col. M. Thompson formerly of S, Caro- lina, and now of this City,-to Col. Alex. Jones, now of Brazoria, exas, recent paymaster of ·walker's forces, as to my character & qualifications; and would highly esteem an interview with you at any time you may be pleased to appoint. My address is No 21, Four-and- 0half street, this City, or through the Post Office. Allow me to remain Your most obt serv't · F. W. JONES.
Hon. M. B. Lamar, Brown's Hotel. [Washington, D. C.J [Endorsed:] F W Jones Genl. Lamar D'. 8 1857-
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