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money will be lost-so far as I understand, the affairs of the house are much more embarrased than was supposed. Mr Sharpe one of the agents of the concern here, for posting up the books (a Philadelphian) thinks that not over 20 pr. cent, will be divided- he says that your debt was lost by neglect for if it had been called for six months ago it would have been paid, as the creditors in Mexico had then agreed to suffer the house to go on-since then they have become alarmed, and every one is pressing-the result is a total stopage. I have written to Smith and Stillman on the subject and recommend them to send the account to Parrot, to do the best he can with it. I leave to-morrow for victoria and shall not return to Texas before October. Mason goes with me to see the General on business, and he has a fair prospect of effecting some- thing tho to what extent is rather doubtful. The political state of things is still unsettled and it is doubtful what will be the result, and whether the ministers will be able to sustain themselves or not. It matters not much for Texas, provided peace and harmony can be preserved there which is all important now. I have very friendly letters from Don Lucas Ala.man, Genl. Teran and the Vice Presi- dent. The memorial of the Ayuntamiento of Austin 1 has been passed to congress with the recommendation of the President, and the prospect is good of a repeal of the 11 article of the law of 6 April 1830 also of a modification of the duties. Remember me to Mrs A. and children. Yours truly S. F. AusTIN You ought to loose no time in locating your other sitio--
AUSTIN TO SAMUEL M. WILLIAMS 2
Saltillo, ·May 8th 1832
DR Sm. The last mail brought me yours of 3 and 17 April, am truly grati- fied to hear that peace and prosperity prevail. I shall leave in a few days for Victoria in company with Mason and Greaves, where we expect to see Gen' Teran. I have very friendly letters from Teran, Alaman and the Vice President (see my letter to the Ayun- tamiento). I have every confidence that the law of 6 th A[pril] will be modified, I also have full confidence in Ter.[an Poli]tical matters will pobably soon talce a favourable, and p['robablv an] uneaJpected change. Peace and harmony in Texas are [more] im- portant now than ever. I cannot give you all the reasons I have for this opinion, but they are many and very weighty. Make what use s See above, Feb. lS. 1832. • From 11 copy presented to the University of Te:rns by Mrs. R. H. Connerly. ot .Austin, Te::i:as.
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