You flatler, 1 know you do, when you speak so favoriably of the purchase I made of Thorne. What would Le the value of that tract. all in a [torn]. Texas should come into the Union: l was told by Thorne when here, that, in that event it would be enormous, and also, that the mortgaged Land of Carbajal would be immensely valuable. - Now, as Carbajal is no doubt poor, as well as dishonest, would it not be well to offer to take that mortgage for the 11 leagues and get rid of the <l - cl fellow? If you and Thorne think so, let the !alter so arrange it and even give him 500 Dollars or 1000 in the bargain. See lo this and let me know immediately. We all dined at Price's yesterday. I read your letter aloud, to the great edification of your ancient friends, Governeur, Price, and Ogden. We intend to pay you a visit in about two years. When we shall all be turned out of office, by that Prince of Politicians, l\lally Van Beuren. But, I reckon, as the Yankey'ssay, he hasent got them yet and I don't believe he will - ahem! and further he shant - if I can help it. What say you? The old Chief is in fine health - He is the Boy after aU - I le is worth a million of Legions of such as Van B. I write Thorne Ly this Same l\lail. [4336] [AUSTIN to l\lOORE]
Head Quarters Camp Salado Octr 23d, 1835
To Col. John H Moore,
You will announce the appointment of Doctr. Pollard as surgeon of the Regiment and Doctr. Richardson as surgeon of the Staff By order S. F. Austin Warren D C Hall Adjt. Genl.
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