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-0f Mexican territory, but tnat they are resisting unconstltutionnl nets of the milltnry. Austin to Gov. J. l\I. de Letona, Matamoros, .July 9, 1832. Texans have suf- fered much from unconstitutional measures of the military. Much of the trouble due to arbitrary character of Bradburn. Ter(LD recognized this and on June 25 ordered Bradburn to surrender post to Ugnrtechen. He ls going to Texas with Mexia to help restore order. Territory of Mexico is ln no danger because colonists do not desire separation. Austin to J. Mariano Guerra, Matamoros, July 10, 1S32. Review of events in Texas to show that inhabitants are resisting unconstitutional ·measures. It is not to their interest and they do not wnnt to secede from Mexico. James F. Perry to Isreal 1\:IcGreacly, July 12, 1832. Personal business lo Missouri. Recent disturbances in Texas. Lnws administered as well as in Missouri in territorial days. (Omitted.) James F. Perry to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, July 12, 1832. Commerce. Cotton raising. Recent disturbances. (Omitted.) Jos~ Antonio l\lexia to John Austin, Brazoria, July 16, 1832. Informing Austin of the object of bis expedition. Will unite with Texans if their object is to support the Santa Anna movement. Austin replies with account of Bradburn's military aggressions. Citizens are upholding the constitution and laws and cooperating with Santa Anna. Austin to Ramon Musquiz, Brazoria. July 18, 1832. Urging him to have nyuntamientos of Texas adopt resolutions adhering to Santa Anna and explain- ing that troubles of Texas due to military aggressions of the aristocratic party. Proceedings of public meeting at Brazoria, July 18, 1832. Resolutions declar- ing adherence to Santa Anna. (Omitted.) Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Brazoria, July 19, 1832. AU must now unlt.e in support of Snnta Anna and the Liberals. Bradburn precipitated the clash in Texas. Williams must not take to heart popular disapproval of his pacific policy. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Brazoria, July 22, 1832. Instructing him to provide transportation and supplies for Mexican troops. J. M. Woodson to Austin, July 23, 1832. Introducing Mr. Yancey, of Vir- ginia. (Omitted.) John Austin to Jos~ Antonio l\Iexla, Brazoria, July 23, 1832. Acknowledging Information Sefior Duclor has declared for Santa Anna and is continued in
office as collector of the cnstomhoµse at Brnzorln. (Omittc<l.) W. C. Whitaker to Austin, Clinton, l\Ilss., .Tuly 25, 1832.
A.skiJ1g nbout
political conditions in Texas. Aruntamiento of Nacogdo<:hes to inhabitants of Ats, July 28, 183'.:!. Asking assistance to oust Colonel Piedras, reciting his arbitrary acts, and declaring for Santa Anna. (Omitted.) Austin to Ramon l\Iusquiz, July 28. 1832. Explaining wby his colonists de- clared for Santa Anna-primarily because be r<ipreseuts the liberal, repnblicnn, and constitutional party. Previous troubles due to Bradburn and Fisher. No one desires separation from Mexico: convinced, on the other haud, that that would ruin Texas. All wish to form n separate state of the l\lexican federa- tion. For this population ls needed, and therefore the eleventh article of the law of April 6, 1830, must be reriealcd. Hopes that Bexar will declare for Santa Anna OD(] petition for reforms. Austin to his constituents, July -, 18.32. Part of n speech on recent nioYe- meuts ln Texas nnd Mexico. (Omitted.)
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