Gail Borden to Joseph Russell, August 29, 1837 - Page 2
honor to preside, are disposed to act with justice and in good
faith towards the subjects of all nations.
It is the object of our Government, now that she has
in effect established her independence to cultivate a friendly
relation with other nations, not forgetting our maternal des-
cent as the recent appointment of a minister to England will
show.
Yr obt Servant
(signed) G. Borden Jr
Collector
Treasury Department
Houston 8 Sept 1837
I certify that the foregoing is a correct copy from a copy
on file
G Welschmeyer
C. Ck & Actg Sec. Treas,
Gail Borden to Joseph Russell, August 29, 1837. Texas Navy Papers, Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.