THE AUSTIN PAPEBS 403 observed it, in that paper, as Mr. Balock the Editor, told me, he forwarded them to you, he Mr. H expressed the high opinion he entertained in regard to the Texas, and thinks it will become of very great importance, ere long,- It is astonishing how you have surmounted so many difficulties, as you have had to contend with in such n variety of ways, and placed your Colony in a flourishing, nnd prosperous Condition, there are but few men, if any that would have had nerve, patience and perserverance to have acomplished what you have done, I am glad to hear that it is now plain sailing with you, and hope that you will now be able to resuscitate- Since the Inst Revolution in Mexico took place we have heard no· more of the purchase of Texas- The Fabius that le-ft Cadiz with Troops in company witli the squadron for Havana, arrived at the lntter place in 49 days passage, and I presume the other Ships with her, it appears the Troops were only intended to replenish the Garison of that place--They talked, and I presume were desirous in Spain of sending another Expedition against Mexico, but the difficulty appears to be the want of means, a letter from a Genl [gentleman] date-cl in Cadiz who I think must have a good oppY of obtaining information writes that he does not beleive that they will, or can send Troops for want of means- Henry writes under date of 4 April that he has had sickness, and various difficulties to incouuter but that his prospects were then pretty favorable, I have not seen his wife since you wrote, she re- sides with her Family in New Haven, I shall probably see her ere long, when I will communicate what you wrote about her coming to your land of promise it would be very difficult I presume for her to make up her mind to go- I am very glad to hear that. your Sister was well, and that it was probable she and her Husband would join you next fall, it will be a great acquisition and gratifica- tion to you to have them so near- You intimate that you may some day make us a visit, we should all be delighted to see you, but I suppose we might almost as soon expect the Emperor of Russia here, If you can so organise your colony as to be able to leave it with safety, you will do wonders, but after what you have done,. we aught not.to be surprised at your acomplishing any thing you undertake- I only saw Mr. Treat a few minutes as he passed through this City, but I hope on his return here, to have an oppY of learning many particulars about your settlement-- I shall send some English and French newspapers by this con- veyance- I remain very affectionately AncH AUSTIN Colo. Stephen F. Austin San Felepe de Austin Texas, I observe the arrival of some Swiss passengers within a few days past from Havre
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