THE AUSTIN PAPERS 465 views of the Southern Nullifiers, that she may prove a powerful lever in the political machinery of their adherence to their 1ights, and ultimntely weigh so heavily in the balance as to be one mean of dismembering them from the northern States. I am in great hopes to see the importance of our country (Texas) taken up by some Carolina writer- I hnve written to a gentleman there on the subject and should he embark in the cause, and our legislature grant us full permission to introduce slnvcs for 5 years Texas will need no foreign aid: she will be the strongest arm of the Mexican confed- eracy- I hope our friend Bowie may be successful-and no man is better calculated. I consider it will be a valuable thing for all of us-two will sell out cheap-enpassant, Colonel, I will give you a gratuitous opinion, The most valuable emigrant you have ever had is James Bowie, I consider him of the first order of men. You tell me you have not heard of my petition. I shall be disappointed if unsuccessful, but hope you will continue to make the reservations for me till my fate is lmown. I congratulate you colonel, not in the language of form, but in the plainness of sincerity on the " peace, harmony emigration and imprmrement" which you write me has taken plnce and am also glad to perceive the proprietors of Mata- gorda have so organized themselves as to act definitively- I con- sider it the most valuable part of your colony, and am surprised you take so little interest in it- When I reach Philada: I shall see Mess: Walsh Leaming- and Tanner, and attend to what you request- And now having touched upon all the heads of yours of 4th Uto. I have nothing further to add than a renewal of the assurance that I nm with great respect and regard, your friend s. RHOADS FISHEJt- Care of General William L. Robes~n New Orleans General Robe- son will please forward this by.the first conveyance and oblige his respects S. R. F.
SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ TO AUSTIN
San Felip, August 16, 1830.
See Calendar.
S. ·RnoADs FISHER ·ro AusTIN
Northumberland August 20th 1830
MY DEAR Sm, Under date of·14th Inst: I had this "pleasure at length: and con- ceiving it right you should know whatever relates to Texas, I with pleasure communicate to you such in-formation as comes under my
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