TIIE AUSTIN PAPERS 419 lake Texas by force right or wrong. All these impressions nre erroni- ous and have been created by the reports of some evil minded persons for the purpose of trying to extort from this Govt. unjust and arbi- trary measures against the colonist, so as to foment discontent in Texas. Those perscms have also been trying to sow the seeds of suspicion and jealousy against the Govt. of the U. S. with the hope no doubt thnt a ~nr might be brought about between the two nations, in which event Texas would be lost to l\iexico in one campain. A train seems to have been laid by some one, to drive this Govt. to such acts as would be most likely to kindle discontent in Texas and at the same time to sow the seeds of disgust between the two nations, nnd the means which appear to have been adopted to effect those objects seem to be to operate on the credulity of this Govt. by false reports about the colonists, and the views of the U. S. They appea.r to have ma<le this Govt. believe thnt an offer to buy Texas, by the U. S. was a declaration that it would be taken by force right or wrong. These things will all correct themselves. The Govt. will find on a proper examination that the colonists have done their duty faithfully as mexican Gitizens, that they have performed important nnd essential services to their adopted country, and that they deserve the highest confidence. I returned from Bexa.r the capital of Texas a few days since, all is peace and quietness-- Gen' Teran is expected soon but without many troops-- I am on the best of terms with that General and with all the officers of Govt. and think that I shall be nblc [to] work this colony through all troubles which seem, to threaten it. I know the :Mexicans well- The latest accounts from l\fe:s:ico give a bad a/c of the State of things in that quarter- those matters do not reach or affect us here- A [Rubric] [Addressed:] Thomas_F. Leaming Esqr Philadelphia Pen~
AUSTIN TO JAMES F PERRY
DR BROTHER I returned from Bexar in much better health than when you left here- There appears to be some clouds hanging over this country, tho I apprehend nothing from them, and my opinion as to your removal here is the same as when you left. If you come by land write to Breedlove for n passport and state the number of your family. The law requires all persons to bring passports and it should be done because it is the law. The custom house officer of Galveston has fixed his office for the present at the mouth of the Brasos river-vessels must be clenred
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