him. I have thought it would conduce to the harmony and the concurrent operations of the future government, for the several branches of it, especially the Executive and lcgislalive, lo assume their functions simultaneously or as nearly so as may he; and under this impression I have concluded and have signified to the mutual friends of Genl. Houston and myself, Lhal I would retire from office in a short lime, as soon as I can furnish some matters of information already requested of me by Congress. The object of my retiring is to enable the new administration lo go into full operation, and it is well understood that the Constitutional President elect wiU be forthwith summoned to his duties. But my retirement will not answer this purpose, unless you concur with me, and tender your resignation: for in such case the executive duties would devolve on you, which would defeat the primary and principal objects of the whole arrangements. I therefore entertain a confidence that you will cheerfully accede to any proposition, which is calculated to promote our common object-the good of Texas. I beg you will present me, very respectfully, lo Madam Zavala, and that you will beleive me . Your Sincere friend and Servant David G. Burnet P.S. In the event of your resignation, Genl. Lamar, the Vice President elect, will be inducted to office, at the same time with the new President. Burnet [4312] [BURNET to DAMONJ
Executive Department Columbia 15th October 1836
Capt John Damon of Steamer Cayuga Sir
I received your letter of October· 12th and am a good deal surprised at the conduct Mr McComb: it certainly is not in accordance wilh his promises and engagements. The lumber and all olhcr articles necessary to the repairing of Lhe Cayuga, I wish to be procured by all means. It is important to the public service that that boat be in opera I ion as early as
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