The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 1: 1839-1845 Page: 31
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memory of two sleepless nights, which have passed over me. But as
you were the subject of my reflections, I do not regret the want of
repose. Be you happy and I must be contented!
I am happy my Dear, that you are gratified at what Col. Butler3
said, and the manner of it. He wrote me a long letter on that and
other subjects. My love, I have seen our friend Dr. Irion & Lady4 for
a few hours, on my way here, but not since. I will see them on my
way home. Mrs. Durst5 was not able to be seen from fever or something
else. I may write to you by private hand, but not again by mail
after today, as I hope to be off before a second mail will start from
this place.
I expect to reach you with all possible expedition, when I set out
from this place. Until I can see you do not despair, I beseech you my
dear Wife.
You may need funds, and I will do all in my power to reach you
that you may want nothing. Don't regard any fibs, which you may
hear of me! Be assured that Houston feels and remembers that Margaret
is his Wife!!! I will obey you by writing to my brothers & Dear
Sisters. I will be happy to send your love and to speak of you as I
feel!
I will remember your religious admonitions, and Heaven can
bear witness of my prayers for your recovery and happiness.
My love to our dear sister and the captain provided he kept his
promise to me! Write to our mother and speak of me! Give my love
to her!
Thy devoted Husband
Sam Houston
M. L. Houston
1Margaret's letter of September 5, 1840, has not been located.
2Col. Matthew Wallace was the first husband of Mary Houston. She later married
his nephew, General William Wallace. Hearne Collection of Papers, San Antonio.
3Colonel Anthony Butler was a congressman from Washington County. For a biography
see Writings, I, 248n.
4Dr. Robert and Anna Raguet Irion of San Augustine.
5There were several Durst families in San Augustine. This may possibly be Delilah
Dill (Mrs. Joseph) Durst or Harriet Jamison (Mrs. John Durst). Handbook of Texas, I,
522.
31 : JULY 17, [1839]-OCTOBER 4, 1840
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