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HOUSTON, SAM, Texas patriot. Autograph letter signed ("SamHouston") AS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS to "the Hon. the Senate (of Texas), "Executive Department, Columbia," 10 December 1836. 1 page, folio, 322 x 201mm. (12 11/16 x 7 15 16 in.), integral address leaf in Houston's hand, recipients' docket, a tiny hole just catching flourish after signature. Boldly signed, with paraph.
RECOMMENDING A TEXAS ENVOY TO "THE COURT OF THE UNITED STATES"
President Houston, concerned for the viability of the new Republic and anxious to enlist the support and aid of the United States, formally submits a recommendation to the Texas Senate: "I have the pleasure to nominate and recommend to you, F. Catlett Esq., as Secretary of Legation, at the Court of the United States of America; near the City of Washington; and hope you will concur with me, in his nomination. It is important for the interests of this country [Texas], that a Secretary should be dispatched, with the least delay possible; And I hope, this subject may meet your early attention, as well as your sanction..."
RECOMMENDING A TEXAS ENVOY TO "THE COURT OF THE UNITED STATES"
President Houston, concerned for the viability of the new Republic and anxious to enlist the support and aid of the United States, formally submits a recommendation to the Texas Senate: "I have the pleasure to nominate and recommend to you, F. Catlett Esq., as Secretary of Legation, at the Court of the United States of America; near the City of Washington; and hope you will concur with me, in his nomination. It is important for the interests of this country [Texas], that a Secretary should be dispatched, with the least delay possible; And I hope, this subject may meet your early attention, as well as your sanction..."