THE AUSTIN PAPERS
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an express to the Mouth of the Brazes. I should like to see you here I expect that all the newes is in your letters if not come to town and we will give you all we no which cannot be doubted General Cos is on his March with 5000 soldiers and one-fourth tied with Roap to keep them from deserting this is fact which ,ve cannot doubt-
D. T. FITCHETT
[Addressed:] Mr. James F. Perry Peach Point
W. B. TRAVIS TO AUSTIN
Mill Creek, Sept 22 nd 1835
COL. s. F. AUSTIN, DEAR Srn; Since leaving town, I have had many enquires made of me, as to the location of the convention. . It seems, to be uncertain, whether it is to be at Washinglon or San Felipe de Austin, as both places have been rec- ommended and there has been no decision as to where it is to be- Would it not be well, for the call to be made by the most competent authority we have, and the place definitely designated, or at least recommended? Your arguments in favor of the Town of Austin, as expressed in the letter are powerful and will prevail if presented to the people of the several munici- palities of Texas, through the proper channels-- The spirit of "War" in defence of Texas and our dearest rights has infused itself into the minds of the people and I think it will require but little exertion to get troops together for the promotion of any project which you recommend- All eyes are turned towards you; and the independent manly stand you have taken has given the Sovereigns confidence in themselves- Texas can be wielded by you and you alone; and her destiny is now completely in your hands- I have every confidence that you will guide us safe through all our perils- This is not the base flattery of a servile mind- but is the reasoning of one ardent in his country's cause, and who wishes to unite his feeble efforts with those who have the power and inclination to lead us in safety to the desired end.- There is also a doubt as to the nu~ber of Delegates to the convention from our District- I have stated it as my opinion, that seven would be elected as all the other municipalities will elect that number. Would it• not be well for your committee to circulate the necessary instructions· to pres [i] dents of the pi:ecinct elections? W. B. TRAVIS [Rubric]
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