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fnvors so unexpectedly bestowed, permit me to add that of :i\Irs Smiths and Major Mayrants family, all of whom most cordially unite with me in the Sincere wish that happiness and success may attend you both in yom personal and political relations. Should the health of my Lady permit I shall take he1· to Velasco some time in April hoping- she may be benefitted by the Sea bathing- In the foll It is my intention to go to the new seat of Gorernment, which will most likely become my permanent residence. Until that time, however, or until my wife is restored to health, I can determine on nothing. ~I rs Smith would have been much pleased to have been an inmate of your house, and that happiness may yot be enjoyed should her health and your wishes admit of it during the coming winter. With my best wishes for your health & happiness I remain most respectfully & friendly Your Obt Servant WM R. SMITH. [Addressed:] l\lirabeau B. Lamar. President of the Republic of Texas [Endorsed:] Dr W Il Smith N Orleans 11th. :Mch 1839
No. 1128.
SA?IIUEL A. PLUl\OIER TO LAMAR
New Orleans- March 12th 1839.-
DEAR GENERAL, Since my arrirnl here I have been most earnestly striving to raise some money, but so far, have failed- I did not succeed with my land after all my trouble & expence.- but still there is a tolerable bright prospect.- Gen'] Foot has promised to raise forty thousand for me- ~nd I learn, pretty accurately he can do it-on lands of mine & his.- if so- I shall be able to advanre on vours.- Beal says he cannot buy until he can see the country-that will be in the spring.- Of course, I have not let any one know, you want the article.- (Cash)- deter- mining to <livide if I can get for myself. 'l'he affair of the heart in )fohile T know nothing of-fair one at Charleston- 1 suppo~e she will stay there.- 'though expected home daily. I think it a long shot & a cl-d bud chance. So will put the best face on, for a Kick-if it ever gets so far.- I think, I see her backing her ears already.- If you were here your addce would he of much service, as 011 n previous simulur occasion.-but alnss ! poor Yorick!!- I go to :Mobile as soon as I learn she has arriYed.- d-cl it, this courting is a most perplexing, bothersome, and uncertain business.- I will swear off after this-11nd lead on some forlorn hope against the Indians.- Have you any use for such a subject?- I am getting desperate.- · Gen'l. Hamilton & the Charleston is here-all in good order.- I am told he says he will furnish all the cnsh the Go\·mcnt w11nts-thnt is the best n°ews I can hear.- What Reilv & the Banks hnYe don!'. I don't know.- I heard, but not from g-·oocl nnthorit_y, the Bank hn1l backed out.- Beal went up to see theni and has just returuecl, whnt was clone, or what he nc:complished, I hnve not heard- hope ewry thing will go on for the best.- I think Hamilton & Beul ean let. _you hnYc as muc·h nt an? rate as von want until the Hig loan is m11dc, so as to giYe them Inclfo11s first ·rate hell.-
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