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Letter from John H. Walton, 3 June 1844

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John H. Walton, Letter,
Galveston

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, Galveston Co., TX, to JS,
Nauvoo

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, Hancock Co., IL, 3 June 1844; handwriting presumably of John H. Walton; docket in handwriting of
Thomas Bullock

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; notation in unidentified handwriting; two pages; JS Collection, CHL. Includes postal markings.

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Texas

France established colony in area, 1685. First Spanish settlement created, 1718. After Mexican War of Independence from Spain, 1821, area became part of Mexico and immigration increased. Conflict between Mexican government and Texian residents resulted in...

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, you will find no dense population to contend with, no Bigott to oppress no overwhelming power to crush you in your infancy, but a new field, open to the enterprising pioneer, as yet free from the civilized weeds of Superstition oppression and pride when every hand would be extended to you in friendship, and when you and your adherents in stead of forming a Small third party in an inferior State, would at once assume and retain a commanding influence in a Republic doubtless richer in resources than any country in the world, and needing only a cool head an ambitious mind and unshrinking arm at the head of her affairs to assist and maintain that rank among nation which is justly her due.
I will not trespass longer upon your time, should you not deem the subject worthy of consideration I shall have allready wastid sufficient time in writing and you in reaading, should you regard it in a favourable light I will furnish you with a transcript of the titles, and make you a definite proposition.
My address is
Galveston city

Located on island off coast of southeast Texas at mouth of Trinity River. Island first inhabited by Karankawa Indians. First ports created by pirates Louis-Michel Aury and Jean Laffite, 1816–1820. Mexican customs house established, 1830. Served briefly as...

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. Galveston County Republic of Texas to the care of John D Groesbeck
I have the honor to be yours &C
Jno. H. Walton [p. [2]]
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Letter from John H. Walton, 3 June 1844
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