UTSA James Morgan Papers

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Salute Madam, W Lee, & Mrs [Preston?] Thine Truly Sam Houston [His Scroll]

Col James Morgan New Washington Texas

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To

Col James Morgan N. Washington [?] Armstrong [scroll] Texas

[Lines below in Blue Ink appear to be a label for Item] [They are written in reverse & upside down]

Sam Houston 30th July 1841

Writ 30th July and Recd 1st August 1841

Cedar Point 29th May 1841

Dear Col I rec'd your medicine, and finding on trial that it did not agree with me. I quit it and find that I am better without it. I wish you would speak to Mr Lee,if he is at home, and please say to him that I hold a note on him given for a share in the City of Sabine, and even a part of the am mount, would be of great service to Me as I never felt the need of cash so much. I hope it will be in his pow er to help me out for the present, or I will be disturbed indeed. If Kosciusco can spare his hounds (the [two?] dogs) for a few days, I would like to borrow them: and Mr Armstrong will bring them in his Boat.

Call and see us whenever you can? In a short time I hope to raise and other house. My dear Margaret still continues to improve in health & spirits. Be so kind as to present us most kindly to the Ladies & Kos: and be assured of our regards. Write to me, and if any news send it to us. I send you some letters, to [?] you with. [Him?] Truly Sam Houston [his scroll] Colonel 20: 10 penny nails if you can spare them Houston To Col James Morgan New Washington

To Colo. James Morgan New Washington Texas [Mr?] Armstrong [Following lines are reversed and flipped]

[Modern Label in blue ink Genl Sam Houston Cedar Point 29 May 1841]

Col. Be pleased to send me a plug, or some tobacco, if you can spare any Morgan [scroll] Sam Houston and one or two planks for shelves [S. H.?]