Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to Mrs. Gen. Bailey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01804 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 20, 1860 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy
Houston apologizes for not responding to her letter, since he was delayed by public duties. Houston re-entered public service as governor of Texas to keep the state in the Union but ultimately failed. Also mentions retirement.
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