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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
(Confidential) the Secretary of State (a few days ago). told me that there was but one result for your affairs-and that was, a natural and inevitable connexion with the Policy and Interests of your country the United States. . I admire your whole course of Conduct in relation to Texan affairs It is generous, brave and above all things else, it is just to Republican prin- ciples-it is truly Equitable. Let me hear from you as often as possible. My wife Julia 2 begs me to send her Love to you and say that she has never forgotten the time when you at five years of age was her companion in the City of Philadelphia. I have heard her speak of you with affec- tion these 30 years. May the Almighty protect you and your Republican Brethren in your progress to that glorious Independence which is in my Mind's Eye not only Before you But very near to you. H. MEIGS. Col. Stephen F. Austin
HENRY MEIGS TO AUSTIN
New York Nov 15 1835
MY DEAR SIR I have just received your Letter of the 6 Oct. The passage relative to the Indians / have already sent to Washington (confidentially) Your name was used last night at our Naval Establishment as the "Pass word" of the night. I hear that Houston is placed in Military command-You will always be found of the utmost necessity to the cause and you will encourage the zeal, talent and valour which are so vital to your cause-wherever you may find it. God preserve you. (in great haste) mail clo~ing H. MEIGS. Col. Ste-phen F Austin.
IRA INGRAM TO AUSTIN
[Goliad, November 15, 1835. See Calendar.]
AUSTIN TO ANTONIO DE LA GARZA
Canton arriba de Bejar: 16. de Nove, de 1835. -Mi estimado amigo, acabo de recivir fa apreciable de V. de este fha. en q. solicita llevar mai~ 1 The daughter of Austin's uncle, Stephen Amtin.
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