THE AUSTIN PAPERS 1141 ing for Tampico to give report of his office. Leaves list of official debts which he asks the ayuntamiento to look after. Austin to ---, Octol>er 2, 1832. Concerning character of George Fisher. See copy in Fisher to Austin, April 16, 1833. J. G. Wright to Austin, Harrisburgh, October 3, 1832. The alcalde mistrusts him and attacks h·is ;reputation as a physician. Wants advice how to proceed. Francisco Medina to Austin, Goliad, October 6, 1832. Has had to leave six men in hospital. Wants them sent on to Matamoros when they recover. (Omitted.) Jonas Harrison to governor, October 6, 1832. Petition for land titles in east Texas. (Omitted.) Austin to Elias R. Wightman, October 8, :J,832. Concerning selection of lots in Matagorda. Austin to public, October 9, 1832. Notice that the land commissioner is com- ing from Bexar to give titles to land. Austin to Gen. William H. Ashley, [at St. Louis, Mo.], October 10, 1832. Describing recent events in Texas. Texas wants to be a state of Mexican con- federation. Annexation to United States undesirable unless on terms agreeable to all parties. Conditions may bring independence. Ramon Musquiz to Austin, Bexar, October 10, 1832. Has transmitted to governor .A ustin's official letter of September 20 resigning office of colonel of the battalion of San Felipe. Ramon Musquiz to Austin, Bexar, October 11, 1832. Sympathizes with the objects of the recent convention at San Felipe., but its procedure was illegal. Hopes Austin will keep the ayuntamiento in band. The affairs of Texas in great need of attention of the general Government. He is a citizen of Texas and keenly interested in all that affects it. Joel R. Poinsett to Austin, Charleston, S. C., October 14, 1832. Comment on Mexican affairs-Pakenham can not blame him for them now. His disgust with the culliflers and efforts to thwart them. Austin to Musquiz, October 15, 1832. Asking whether there are any funds to credit of Thomas Powell. Adam Beatty to Austin, Washington, Ky., October 16, 1832. Asking Austin to keep an eye on his son. (Omitted.) John Austin to Austin, October 17, 1832. Land titles. (Omitted.) Robert Crittenden to Austin, Little Rock, October 18, 1832. Introducing Mr. Allen, of Kentucky. (Omitted.) Memorandum of cattle collected for Austin, October 20, 1832. John P. Sheldon to Austin, Detroit, Mich., October 22, 1832. Comment on Texan nffairs. Delay in emigration. •Anthony Butler to Austin, October 22, 1832. Draft on Austin for $50. •Ramon Musquiz to Austin, Bexar, October 23, 1832. Concerning sale of cer- tain articles for public treasury. (Omitted.) John P. Austin to Austin, New York, October 25, 1832. Galveston Bay & Texns Land Co. John 'l'. Mason to Austin, New York, October 25, 1832. Plans of the Gal- veston nay & Texas Land Co. Will cooperate fully with Austin. Approves recent movements in Texas. Elizabeth Dooley to Austin, Fayette County [Arkansas?], November 1, 1832. Inquiring terms of settlement in Texas. (Omitted.)
R. R Royall to Austin, November 2, 1832. Drafts. (Omitted.) Anthony Butler to Austin, November 3, 1832. Draft for $50.
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