Early Governors' Papers

will even be the case, in that event much exertion will be necessary, for he is a mighty man, I find, amongst the folks. But I am gradually gaining an influence with, and an extended circulation of my paper, and thing by prudent management, I will be able by that time to wield a considerable influence, if I am able to keep up my office but unless I can make or rather collect more money than I have hitherto been able to do I do not know whether I can keep along or not.-

I looked for some particulars on the subject of which we talked when I was in Nashville, before you went below, but I suppose the hurry of preparation for so important an affair prevented it. I addressed a letter to Col James J Green on the subject, but received no ans =wer, the cause of which I cannot account for. Be so good as to throw together all the materials you think necessary, and forward them to me as soon as convenient, I am anxious to perform that task, and have the vanity to believe I can do it tolerable Justice.

Desha and Brent, I understand, are going to fight, I think it nothing but right that Brent should be slaped for his impertinence, and I reckon none of the Tennessee deligation are better calculated to do it than Gen Desha.

I remain, dear sir With real esteem & respect your obt servt G W Terrill

His Exelcy Gov Houston