Sam Houston was one of the founding fathers of Texas, known as a soldier, statesman and man of integrity. Spending most of his youth in Tennessee, he was impatient and reckless with a sense of adventure that led him to Cherokee country. It was during his time spent with his family and with the Cherokee Indians that he developed his practical, level-headed and grounded character. Houston's passion for peace and support for the Cherokee came from seeing the effects of war and conflict on the Indians. The values ​​instilled from these early experiences prevailed in Houston's political and personal views throughout his life and career. As a youth, Sam, dissatisfied with civilization and uncomfortable with farming or warehouse work, ran away to live with the Cherokee tribe. Chief Oo-loo-te-ka, fond of Houston, offered to adopt him and became Houston's surrogate father figure. Sam learned the language, the customs of the tribe, gaining an appreciation for the Indians and respect for attempts at peace rather than war, a character value that would prove invaluable in later years. “Life with the Cherokees was,” as Houston wrote, “very much to his satisfaction and comfort.” (HOUSTON, P.4) Later, during a self-imposed exile, Sam met Chief Oo-loo-te-ka in Arkansas where he learned of the plight of the Cherokee, including forced removals and broken government promises . It was here that he officially became a member of the Cherokee Nation in 1830 and a Cherokee diplomat traveling to Washington DC to air his grievances against President Jackson dressed like an Indian. Upon his return, he married Tiana, a part-Indian woman from Arkansas. While operating a trading post, Sam continued to support the Indians by writing several...... middle of paper ...... informing that Margaret was in Alabama and that to marry her it would be necessary that or in Alabama with Nancy. Houston and Margaret were married in Alabama in May 1840. Margaret had a great influence in Houston's life, enabling him to abstain from drinking and become a member of the Baptist church. Houston's political department kept him away from home. Margaret was a homemaker who built a peaceful home environment, which attracted Houston in keeping her interested and longing for home. This plan worked because through their letters we can see their undying love for each other and their family. Houston maintained a balance between public aspirations and private desires. With Margaret he found the quiet farm, the loving wife and children he longed for, while his political aspirations brought him the public esteem and fame he enjoyed..