Memoranda and official correspondence relating to the Republic of Texas, its history and annexation. Including a brief autobiography of the author Page: 25 of 657
This book is part of the collection entitled: From Republic to State: Debates and Documents Relating to the Annexation of Texas, 1836-1856 and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries Special Collections.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
S38S.]
PRIVATE MEMOIRS.
21
Williams go for the navy. I tol( him both offers iwere entirely
unexpected by me-that I did not feel competent to discharge
the duties of either, and that although I had come to Houston
agreeably to his request, it was to decline the appointment tendered.
He then urged and insisted on my taking the office of
Minister, said he did not know any one else he could get
whom he could trust, and appealed to my patriotism to induce
me to consent. I finally told him I would think of the matter,
and give him an answer next day. But the next day I was
taken very sick, and the final conclusion of the matter was delayed
until I got about againl, which was nearly a month. No
person having been founcl in the mean time, I consented to accept,
and my instructions were mad6 out and handed to me.
In consequence of accepting this appointment, the marriage
arrangement was postponed until I should return from Washington
city, which, as Gem. Houston's term would expire in
a few months, was understood would be in the course of one
year. I started from Houston on horseback, having recovered
barely sufficient to ride, and went by Brazoria to Velasco. Here I
took passage on the steamer Columbia for New Orleans. Friomi.
this time I have kept a pretty constant diary of my life to the
present period, as will be seen by reference to my books and
papers. [See four small pocket memorandum books, and one
large folio, also files of letters and other manuscripts.] I shall,
therefore, merely string together some leading incidents, in
order to give a connected view of my life from this period to
the present time of writing. Most of my public acts will be
found in the records of the country's history for the same period.
I remained at Washington City nearly one year as the l'cpresentative
of Texas, when I was recalled by General Lamar. I
returned to Texas on one of the government vessels, (then called
the Viper,) a war schooner, in company with Mr. S. M. Williams,
agent for their purchase, and M. A. Bryan, the Secretary of
Legation, both of whom were recalled about the same time.
We landed at Galveston, where I first learned I had been elected
to the Senate for two years, to fill a vacancy in that body occasioned
by the death of William H. W7harton of Brazoria county.
[I knew nothing of my having been a candidate.] I at first determined
to decline, being tired of public life, and wishing to
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Jones, Anson. Memoranda and official correspondence relating to the Republic of Texas, its history and annexation. Including a brief autobiography of the author, book, January 1, 1859; New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth2391/m1/25/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.