Hall, Edward (fl. 1836) to Major Norton re: carrying despatches from Texas to Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.11 Author/Creator: Hall, Edward (fl. 1836) Place Written: New Orleans Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1836/04/27 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.
New Orleans, April 27, 1836
Major Norton
Dear Sir
I have enclosed and sealed with the agency seal the dispatches, from the Governments of Texas. You will of course make as little delay as possible in bearing them to Washington, as directed, and on your way, tell the Friends of Texas, that that beautifull [sic] country is not to be given up to a merciless savage [herd], led on by an ambitious military [?surper]. Tell them, that, although a cloud is lowering above it at this time, a glorious summer will soon appear to cheer it again into life, and happiness. Tell them, that although a few of our brave Volunteers have proved martyrs to the cause, and have been cowardly butchered by ten times their force, after having exhausted all means of defence [sic], the day of retribution is near. Tell them also, that every [inducement] is now offered to chivalrous spirits to repair to the field of the Texas army, and tell them that victory is as certain, as that, the darkest night is succeeded by the brightest morning. And Sir if if [sic] you should succeed in inducing more of our brave countrymen, to join our cause tell them that congenial souls with open arms and hearts are ready to receive them, and that success may attend your efforts.
You have the best wishes of your, [ob? and humble servant]
Edward Hall
[address:]
To Major Norton
Bearer of Despatches [sic]
from the Govr. Of Texas
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