THE AUSTIN PAPERS 295 which many persons stood ·in need of and to such persons I have taken pleasure in reading it. I shall feel under much obligation to you when I receive the promised translation of all the Laws on that subject as it will afford me the means of giving such informa- t.ion as is almost daily asked of me, as the representntive of the Mexican Government in this City. The impression is rapidly spreading that the United States are now negotiating for the pur- chase of Texas it may be without foundation, but it has already had the effect to cause many to look in that dir.ection for a future residence- for your friendly feelings in recommending the Planters of your Country to me as an agent to Transact their business accept my best wishes, and you may rely on my best exertions for the protec- tion of their Interest whenever intrusted to my care; Should it ever fall in my way to render Service to the Settlement of Austin, rest assured it Shall be done J w BREEDLOVE P. S. A friend of mine Gen I Smith of Missouri is now here, and has a great wish to make a contract with your State for the Settle- ment of two or three hundred families, and wishes me to Join him, he is a Gentleman of great Integrity and inteligence, and is in pos- session of Considerable means, he would visit Texas, but his busi- ness Calls him to 1\1:o. he requests me to ask if the land originaHy granted to Edwards is vacant and also what Kind of a Grant Could be obtained in other Sections of your State, and when your Legis- lature meets, and what are the requisites to be Done to make a Con- tract. your answer to those enquiries will oblige J w BREEDLOVE [Addressed.] Col. STEPHEN F AusTIN Austin Texas Sehr. Santa Ana
AUSTIN TO COLONISTS
NOTICE
All the emigrants who have removed here as a part of the families which I am authorized by the Govt to settle in Texas and who have not received their deeds are notified that they must furnish me in person as soon as possible with a list of their names, where from, the number and sex of their white family-the number of servants-- and the day they arrived in-this Colony-I hope none will neglect this for those who neglect this notice will have cause to repent it. A. certificate will be issued to each one who thus applies and is recd by me as a part of said families, which will be an incipient step to
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