4On January 25, 1840, the postmaster-general was authorized to estab-
lish a route from Swartwout to San Augustine with convenient offices
along the route. Also in January, 1840, the following routes were abol-
ished by Congress: From Neches to Tenoxtitlan; from Houston to Stub-
blefleld; from Houston to San Augustine. (Gammel, Laws
of
Texas,
II,
369.)
