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Junu Davis Bmdburn to Madero, January 29, 1881. Thinks the passage of the lnw or ,\.pril 6, 1830, supersedes the permit granted by Fctleral authorities in 182S to settlers in the border reserve. Suggests conference to agree on interpretation of the laws. (Omitted.) Jose Francisco l\latlero to Juan Davis Bracll.mrn, lfebrunry 1, 1831. His Go,ernmeut bas eYery intention of scrupulously observing the law of April 6, 1830, but be is sure tbat Ilraclburn's interpretation would give it an ex post facto effect, which he can not nclmit. (Omitted.) Ygnncio Domin~uez to Jose Ifrancisco Madero, February 1, 1831. Informs him thnt he has orders from Bradburn not to permit titles to be granted to settlers in the reser,e. Madero re11lies that he does not recognize Bradburn's authority to ulter the constitution by gi\'ing an ex post facto operation to the law of April 6, 1830. (Omitted.) B. Q. Higg to Austin, Alexandria, Ln., February 1, 1S31. Inquiring where- abouts of Robc1·t Lewis, wanted to stand trial for debt. (Omitted.) Junn Davis Bradburn to Jose Francisco Madero, ~'ebruury 3, 1831. Will oppose granting titles to settlers within the resene until he has orders from his Government. (Omitted.) Austin to Governor of Coahuiln and Texas, February 3, 1831. Advising con- cerning vacant lnnds in Texas. Austin to Samuel l\:L Willinms, Saltillo, February 5, 1831. Hopes to obtain judiciary reform. Muldoon. Eleven-lengue grants of land. Politics. Jose Francisco Madero to Juan Davis Bradburn, February 0, 1831. Explains again fully that the law of April G, 1830, does not affect bis commission. If Bradburn insists on using force to compel him to suspend work, of course, be must yield. (Omitted.) Jose Francisco Madero to Austin, February 8, 1831. Sends copies of corre- spondence with Bradburn. Bradburn is coming to-morrow with 30 men to force him to suspend bis work. Could oppose superior force, but desires pence. Government will overrule Bradburn. Titles to Austin's colonists east of San Jacinto. Maclero's personal enemies in Saltillo. William S. Parrott to .Austin, Mexico, February 9, 1831. Forwarding a letter, and asking Austin's assistance concerning a lancl grant for the widow Ross. (Omitted.) Zerntn nod Soto to Jnmes Austin, San Carlos, 'l'amaulipas, Februnry 15, 1831. Inquiring concerning mares and burros belonging to estate of Luciano Garcia. (Omitted.) William S. Parrott to Austln. Mexico, Ifebruary 16, 1831. Asking Austin's advice about applying for contract to settle Europeans instead of Americans in grant of widow Ross. A. 0. Taylor to Austin, Rush'\'ille, Ill., Februury 19, 1831. Asking conditions of settlement in Texas. A number of families wish to move to milder climate. George Fisher to Governor of Conbuila and Texas, Matamoros, February 19, 1831. Asking for copies of documents to use in his defense against a calumny published in the Texas Gazette of October 23, 1830. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Saltillo, February 19, 1831. Influence of the Texas Gazette in correcting erroneo{is opinions concerning Texas in Mexico. Advice for Its successor. Texas must hold aloof from parties. His own method of avoiding friction with Mexicans. Threatening situation foreseen: hands off. Muldoon. Stephen R. Wiggins to Austin, New York, February 22, 1831. Suggests that Austin write him Information conce~ning 'l'exas, which he may use with the many persons asking him about the country. (Omitted.)
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