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less objectionable in general than single men, and I wish you to be more cautious and particular with the latter class, than with the former. I do not require that all should be rejected who bring no recom- mendations with them, for I know that many good men emigrate without providing themselves with recommendations, because they a.re not apprised of the necessity of doing so. A vagabond or an indolent drunken, or disorderly person is very apt to shew what he is by his appearance, conversation_or deportment and a nice observer may generally form a pritty correct idea of him on a short acquaintance I must request that you take pains to impress upon the emigrants the necessity of presenting themselves, immediately to Col. Piedr~, and that they treat him with respect and attention which is clue to the commanding officer of this nation on that frontier, and also that they treat all the officers and authorities of this government with proper respect, and I hope you will refuse certificates to all who fail to do so. Shew your instructions to Col. Piedras, ns you are required to do in the 7 article and have a friendly understanding with him. try to remove all difficulties to the emigration of good men, and get all through you can who are worthy of being admitted: Trouble Piedras as little as possible; but call on him often enough to shew that you respect his authority and wish to act in concert with him. You will of course expect a compensation for your trouble. This business is for the benefit of the emigrant, and I tl1ink that each certificate ought to entitle you to receive half n dollar from the person who gets it, and you can charge that sum- Should you think this insufficient write me frankly your views on tl1e subject S. F. AUSTIN [Rubric] N. B. I hope you will keep me informed of whatever may occur of interest. In my •absence your letters will be answered by Mr S. M. Williams- AusTIN [Rubric] Nombr(]/tn' 0 de M. B. Menard como mi agente en Nacogdoche8- Algunos emigrados honrados y dignos de ser •recibidos en las contrntas de colonizacion q. tengo celebrndas con el Gobn° Mexno-, entrnn en el territorio Mex 0 , sin los pasaportes necesnrios; parte por no saber que era preciso tener pasaportes, y otra parte por no poder conseguirlos por la 'falta de un ngente competente en el puerto de su prosedencia para espedirlos- A fin de remedi:ir estos embarazos que inipiden la poblacion y progreso del pais, y para cumplir con mas ecsactitud con la ley de colonizacion, y con mis contratas
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