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1 Steam Bo9.t which must be done before she is placed on the route.--* I remain very respectfully your obt 3vt.-** (Signed) J. Hammilt.on 4? . -%%-F. Perry Esqr* P. S. My principal reason for orginally desiring the purchase on the Brasos was to interest some three or 'our individuals in this State in Texas--Col. Hampton among the number which I thought would greatly benefit the Country—more especially as in the event of Our the two Leagues- we proposed moving negroes there the next Fall* I forgot to say that I believe Exchange is in favor of Charleston *nd that B-^ycfxAx* at this pltce *11 of a Premium in New Orleans.--