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No. 1595. JAl\IES LOVE TO LA1IAR
Houston Dec 30th. 1839
DF.,rn GENJmAL, We have no domestic news on the gulf of particular interest. They hear <;mce iri a while from Austin, and most frequently hear of that which never occurred, the very bitter can never reasonably understand why, all measures necessary to support the interests of the counties all carried & were so exceedingly unpopular. The truth is when yon sift the cause of opposition in those most clamorous you can trace it to some imagined personal grievances, The con l'ederation of small Republics North of us, are trying [to] ruin a nation, whilst we are founding one..The Congress had not organized on the 10th because the clerk would not call the names of members elected in the usual manner and because the clerk will not call they do not know how to elect a speaker Is it not contemptible The Harrisburgh Convention have nominated Genl. Harrison, he of course will be Mr. Van .Beurens cornpetiter- The appointment of l\fr. Jackson gives satisfaction to all I have heard express their opinion We will be glad to meet you and the young ladies in N. 0, where we propose to go in two weeks Respectfully Your friend [Addressed:] Genl. M. B. Lamar Austin [Endorsed :] J as. Love Dec. 30. '39 J.HIES LOVE
No. 1597. JAMES GOODALL TO LAiIAR
Houston Texas 30th Deer 1839-
To His Excellency l\IrnABEAU B LAMAR President of the Republic of Texas Sm!
With feelings of the highest respect, I take the liberty to address you; and to solicit, your notice in behalf of my Brother, Albert G. Goodall, who is anxious to serve his country in the capacity of a Midshipman. • He is in his fifteenth year, and since you saw him when we had the honour of your visit on the Island, has applied himself most diligently; to become qualified for the station, in which your Excellency may think proper to place him With an earnest wish for your continued prosperity and happiness I have the honour to be Very Respectfully your Excellenc_y's most Humble & Obt Sevt JAMES GOODALL
No. 1598. THOl\IAS MANSON TO LAMAR
New York December 30th 1839
Presi<lent LAMAR Sm
Mr Hiram Strait a young- man aged 26 fi,·e foot 10 inrhes high, slender built, pale freckle face a very high forehead reel h11ir 11nd
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