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preface long, when in the conclusion
I will renew my old application for the
appointment in the Staff of State ~

At this time I am resolved
in combining all the might that I can
by possibility muster. Governor you can
assist me up the rugged hill of life, and
I will hope a good elevation. If the Governor
can by Mr Laughlin send the Paper, I will
be extremely gratified, if not I will believe
he has done proper in yet retaining it ~

A few days since I was
in Nashville, and had the pleasure to see
Mrs M^cMinn, and Judge White's family,
- all were well -

Please present me to Major
Graham most cordially ~

I am most sincerely
your friend, and most obt servant

Sam Houston

His Exy Jos. M^cMinn
Murfreesboro