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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
is to he here in a few days and is appointed Commissioner for the affairs of the Colonies: more troops are also expected. Please present my best compta to Judge Chambers and my best respects to your lady who I sincerely hope has improved in health. Messrs Buckley and Kirby will give you all the information they [are in possession of.] EDWARD GRITTEN [Rubric] [Addressed to:] Major I. R. Lewis Matagorda Politeness Messr• Buck- ley and Kirby
J.B. CHANCE TO AUSTIN
[San Felipe, October 1, 1835. Receipt for $50 on account for survey- ing land for H. J. Offutt.]
AUSTIN TO K. J. HARRIS
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DEAR SIR
I send you the enclosed open that you may see its contents and send it by express to 'the Committee etc. There is no time to lose send a safe express and seal the letter and also taking Copies---Oct 1 at 1835 s. F. AUSTIN
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San Felipe Oct l•t 1835
Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin Enclosed are copies of letters recd. by Express by way of Coles' Settle- ment, they speak for themselves-- The District of Washington is turning out and will march to Gonzales as fast as possible. The urgency of the occasion renders it necessary to appeal to the patriot- ism of the people etc This committee propose that one of the members of each of the Com- mittee's of Safety be appointed to come to this place without one moments delay, and remain here as a permanent council1, such a measure is now deemed undispensably necessary- S. F. AUSTIN-Chairman of Committee--
'For the formation of this "permanent council" and the journal of its sessions, see Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, VII, 250-278.
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