James Butler Bonham, Letter to Sam Houston

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San Felipe Dec. 1, 1835.

General S. Houston.

Permit
me, through you to volunteer my
services in the present struggle of Texas
without conditions. I shall receive
nothing, either in the form of service
pay, or lands, or rations.
Yours with great regard--

James Butler Bonham

P.S. Will you, if you please
do me the kindness of shewing
this letter, at any leisure moment,
to his Excellency the Gov.

J.B.B.