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WHITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1831-1832
And these in brief are the points which destroyed the confidence of Gen• Arnold and, compelled him to with draw his recommen- dation. My own is yet on file in the Dept, because I did not wish to devolve the responsibility of the appointment upon the Sec'y of State, as I had been mainly instrumental, in inducing his appoint- ment. These are the out lines, and you can judge. As yet the funds have not arrived which I confidentially ex- pected, to have met me here, but in two days I expect to be off to Texas, and will leave the Scrip, (all) here in the possession of Colonel Robt H. McEwen", subject to your order. The contrad for it was based upon the understanding, that I had the option to leave it here or retain it, as I might chose[sic] ; and further more I was on my arrival here to receive from you at this point one thousand dollars and a Guarantee, that Scrip to the amount of one Million of acres in Texas was to be placed (in Scrip) for my benefit in the hands of Mr. Dan• Jackson in trust for me! None of the considerations of the purchase have been complied with on your part. You will of course, when you demand the Scrip send my notes as by memorandum: 5,313.98. cents; or a receipt up to the time you send the demand for all and every de- mand, ever existing between us, and specifying, the particulars. This I hope you will not fail to do, as the business has thus far embarrassed me much. I have detained here some forty days! But I have taken an interest, and will get one half of what I can obtain in the Leftwich Grant. In this I have no one inter- ested with me; and will keep my word with you! If you should have sent, or should send at any time the money, and instructions promised to this place, the matter will be attended to in my ab- sence, with the funds, and instructions, and powers, forwarded to me! Should changes take place in Texas: It will not be in my power to act for the Companies, or to interfere as I am bound to go off, without any thing to shew, that I ought to act, and for those who wish to act effectually there, they must act prudently. My hopes were ardent in the prosperity of that country, but they are less so at this time - You know that "hope deferred, maketh the heart sick!" Your letters will remain in the hands of the gentleman with whom I leave the Scrip! In the adjustment of this matter, I have no doubt but what you will act in good faith, in this matter, and forward my notes to Col McEwen forthwith. Write to me in Texas by a careful person! My regards to M:!". Jackson. Sam Houston
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