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will have organised their plans of operation, and go to work to introduce settlers. It is more than probable I shall come on to Texas as early as practicable to fix resident agents on the respective grants, and get the colonization fairly under way. But whether I undertake this or not, it will not change my determination to visit your country this winter; and I hope to see you at St. Felipe in December at farthest. I am fully persuaded the Galveston company will go on with spirit, and you may expect from them a -full cooperation in all your views. Your movements in Texas I have learnt with no little interest, and see you have taken the first step for a change in -your government,-declaring in favor of a seperate State. This doubt- less can be readily effected so soon as quiet is restored to the Republic. The news here is that Bustamente has been completely routed by Montesuma, and is a fugitive. Padraza has returned, at the repeated solicitation of Santa Anna, and by his resuming the Presidency will end the contest and .restore the constitution. "'\Ve are on the eve of our Presidential election, and Jackson must be reelected by an over- whelming majority. The goubernatorial elections of Ohio, Keny and Pensa-have been J ackson--ohio by an immense majority- I hope to see you when I visit your country, because I have much to say to you, and many important subjects to submit to your con- sideration deeply interesting to us both and to the country. Should you return to Leona Vicario before I arrive or be absent leave a let- ter saying what will be your movements. I think it more than probable you have been induced to forego your inclination to retire from public life and will be found at the Legislature in January- much to my disappointment, it is said that Bravo has been chosen President--should our old friend Graves be with you assure him of my_ c01·dial remembrance, and accept for yourself my most friendly regards JonN T. M.AsoN P. S. I sent your letter to Rd nawes on my arrival: but have heard nothing from him, I have not been in Keny. I hope the Governor has appointed a 1:ommi[ssioner] for these grants: if not please have it done as early as practicable. M:y expectation was you would re- turn to Saltillo and have this done when ther~ [Addressed:] Colonel Stephen F. Austin St. Felipe de Austin Texas
ELIZABETH DOOLEY TO AUSTIN
Lafayette County, November 1, 1832.
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