The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston. Volume III
1848–1852
978-1-57441-063-1 Cloth
6 x 9 x 0 in
508 pp.
Pub Date: 06/01/1999
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Houston’s letters reflect the political activities as he struggled to maintain a strong Union stand against the radicals who favored secession. Intriguing new information comes to light on the plot to distract Houston, and perhaps get him out of the Senate, with an attack on Margaret’s character through their ward Virginia Thorne, resulting in Margaret’s indictment in 1850 on charges of assault and battery. His letters concerning the presidential election of 1852 are particularly interesting, as they are filled with colorful observations of the Washington social scene, as well as his thoughts concerning his own possible candidacy.
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