David G. Burnet to Mirabeau B. Lamar, May 29, 1839

His Excellency
M.B. Lamar

Sir

            I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your note on this date
requesting me to take charge of the
Department of State for a short time.

            Believing that such charge
will not conflict with the very limited
duties of the Vice Presidency and feeling
always solicitous to contribute my
mite to the advancement of our common
interests, I will endeavor to discharge
the duties of that Department until
you can procure some gentleman
to accept it permanently, which
I trust you will Soon be able to
do.

With great consideration
I have the honor to be
Your obt Servant
David G Burnet