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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
H. MEIGS TO AUSTIN
New York Sep. 29. 1835.
DEAR SIR I now congratulate you most sincerely upon your restoration to liberty and to your own home. Your situation in Mexico was one of more danger than you was sensible of, at the time. A great interest was exerted to destroy you and with you your property-Truly your escape is most fortunate. . Now, (as it appears to me) you have before you the clear prospect of success not only in realising a rich and richly deserved fortune, but also of realizing, for the most part, your philanthropic and just designs in favor of Texas. Your fate is far more blessed by Providence than that of Founders of Communities in general. The U States are looking to your course with deep interest. It is not possible to separate you from them long Every..political, religious and commercial tie exists between them and you. May God bless you and give you a long and happy life.
H. MEIGS.
T. s. SAUL TO CAPTAIN HOXIE
At Capt Moores Colorado River Sept 29 th 1835
CAPT HOXIE
DEAR SIR
The inhabitants of Gonzales are moving their families from the Town. Mr Mitchell arrived yesterday at this place. Ugartechea sent to demand the cannon now ·at Gonzales. They refused to give it up in consequence of which they have sent three hundred men to fetch it who are expected in Gonzales this evening. What men we can muster will attack them tomorrow morning by way of annoyance but help must be immediately sent us Now is the time to strike the blow, Send on what force yo~ can as soon as possible T. s. SAUL A true copy-T. J. PILGRIM
AUSTIN TO JAMES F. PERRY
Sept. 30 th
. 1835
DR BROTHER, All the reasons given by my friends· Mrs Mckinney, Mrs Jack and Mrs Williams, and also by Emily, against my keeping bachellors hall, I have
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