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with a large force from Missouri & rarand? above Sta. Fe. Is this politic? - General LaMar had had it long in contemplation to enter into direct correspondence with Santa Fe considering it to be within the Texan boundary. Texas was then [intrusting?] upon Loans & audit only & Lamar [[concerned?] that by opening a trade with Santa Fe precious metals & other valuable metals would be obtained in exchange for manufactured goods entered the Texan ports during the first year of Lamar's presidency has oerpnd? himself in organising military men to accompany the traders - the number was to have amounted to 1000 men, but difficulties with the Mexicans & Indians prevented the Expedition starting. The following year General Lamar suffered much