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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 to John H. Houston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00453 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 3, 1825 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses his reasons for not marrying and political plans. Also mentions his not running for governor. John H. Houston was Sam Houston's cousin.

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