He often inquired of me if I thought his wound would terminate fatally, and spoke of death with perfect composure. As I can no longer serve your son in this world, permit me, as a Loken of respect I have for his virtues, to clo a small service for his relatives by selecting the land to which you are entitled by his death and services. Anything directed to me at Matagorda, Texas, will be attended to by your unworth friend and humber servant, Joseph E. FielQ N.B. I do not remember any of the other gentlemen of whom you made inquiry. To Miss Marion: As language is inadequate to convey to you the sentiments of gratitude I feel for the kind expressions and honor done me in you supplement to your Father's letter I can only wish that instead of apologies you had fiUed the letter with inquiries. Perhaps it is not loo late yet. Nothing can give me more happiness. Concerning the Billie. About one hourbeforeyou brother's death a young Mexican officer came into the room and made some inquiries concerning his religious belief and if he had a Bible. Upon which, he, Capt. B., requested me to take it out of his trunk and show it to the officer. He received it and after looking over it put it in his pocket and walked away. I have reason to believe that he valued it much. Yours in sincerity, J.E. F. I have been waiting here for passage to Texas in the armed
schooner incincible, Capt. Brown. [Addressed:] To Mr. A. H. Brooks Staunton, Va.
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