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it necessary for him to leave the institution. and returning to his friends he solicited from the U States Govt. a commission in the navy which he obtained But in consequence of not receiving any orders for service & being tired of his inactive & useless waste of time-and not wishing to be a tax to his friends or a dependent upon their bounty he came to this country unfriended & unaided & joined the army-I mention these things to show the energy of the young gentlemans character and also the indications which they exhibit of an honest disposition to make by his own exertions-his own fortunes- Having now mentioned these as I consider them favorable circumstances in Mr Bs History and stating farther that he is a young man of correct conduct moral character and of high estimation among his acquaintances, and his associates in the army- I beg leave to request of you very respectfully that when :Mr B-shall have served six months in the army and qual- ified himself by his experience and intelligence for higher trust that you would forward his purpose by advancing him to such a. position in army, more eligible than that of private soldier, which you may consider the circumstances of his history and his conduct in the army deserve. Soliciting your most favorable indulgence for this request I beg leave to subscribe myself Your friend and Obdt Svt Too ROBINSON [Addressed:] To His excellency, Genl. M. B. Lamar Austin Texas Mr. Brame [Endorsed:] Tod Robinson Galveston Aug. 8th. 1840 Recommend- ing Mr Chas. E. Brame private &c. No. 1854. THOMAS J. GREEN TO LAMAR Houston Augst. 9th /40. DEAR GENL. I arrived here yesterday from Velasco and have been informed by Colo Owen and others-that 111r. John W. Pitkin, of this place had gone to Austin under the expectation of being made Sect. of the Treasury- Upon what ~rounds this impression has gone forth I do not know; but as a friend of you and your administration it is my duty to in- form you it has created 'ttniversal surprize. I h"llow individually very little of Mr. Pitken, and that little favour- able to himself- But I learn since I came here, that he had failed in New York for a large Amt. and that since he left this place his house has been rlosed with a large ballance against it. I have taken this hurried occasion to drop you these lines without I am sure any improper feelings to Mr. Pitkin, but at the same time those of duty and friendship to yourself. Very Respectfully Your friend and hum!. Sert. THos. J. GnEEN. f Addressed:] His Exel. 11I. B. Lamar. Austin city Texas. By Colo. McCloud [Endorsed:] T. J. Green, 1' elasco,. Aug 9, 1840. Respecting ap- pointt of J W Pitkin
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