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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
J.M. GUERRA TO AUSTIN
Matamoras, July 7, 1832.
See Calendar.
J. A. MEXIA TO AusTIN
Matamoras, July 8, 1832.
See Calendar.
AusTIN TO JosE ANTONIO A1EXIA 1 I have received your communication of the 8 th inst. accompanying a letter of Colonel Guerra of the 7 th also a copy of the articles of agreement, entered into between that officer and youl'self on the 6 th • You are pleased to say to me in your communication that you and Colonel Guerra agree that I ought to accompany you in your expe- dition to Texas, in order to contrib~te by my influence in the colonies to calm the passions of the people unhappily aroused there, In answer, I have the honor to say that I am ready to accompany you nnd anxious to contribute with all my powe1• to the service of my adopted Country. At the same time I would observe that I am con- vinced that the Colonists of Texas have no views opposed to the integrity of the :Mexican Government. The disturbances there were in consequence of the arbitrary conduct of the Officers of the Gen- eral Government and excesses committed against the Constitution ~nd rights of the State of Coahuila and Texas, and had no other cause, How ever I believe that my presence in Texas is necessary to calm the irritation and to resto1·e harmony. I avail myself of this occasion to present to you the assurances of my respect and consideration God and Liberty STEPHEN F. AUSTIN Matamoras July 9th 1832
AUSTIN TO GOVERNOR LETONA
EXIno Sor. Los choques del poder militar contra la autoridad del estndo de Coahuila y Tejas sobre Trinidad y en el puesto de Anahuac, afindidos n. muchos actos arbitrarios de parte del comnndante del dicho pun.to, ban disgrnciadamt• alterado la tranquilidad de nquella parte de Tejas. No estoy i:nformado menudnmt• de todo lo ocurrido, pero
• Translations 1u Nacogdoches Archives from Bexar A.rchlves, Texas State Llbrar:,.
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