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THE AUSTIN PAPERS
AUSTIN TO JAMES F. PERRY
New Orleans Jan 18, 1836
DR BROTHER, All goes well in this part of the world in favor of Texas-That country is rising dayly. Public opinion however expects and calls for an absolute declaration of independence without any delay Any serious divisions amongst the people there will ruin Texas in this country-I wish you all to unite on the basis of independence My health is much improved-We have effected a loan for $200,000, but only get 20 per cent advance at this time--The balance is to be paid after the loan is ratified by the convention, which I hope it will be without delay-Texas will be ruined if it is not- It is to be repaid in money at 8 pr cent interest, or in land at fifty cents an acre--We shall probably close another loan today or tomorrow for 40,000 or 50,000 more also pay- able in land at same price, with an allowance for prompt payment, broker- age etc There is no news from W. God knows whnt has become of him-you will recollect that he had no authority to pledge any of my property- Love to sistet and the children-Shall try to be at home the first week in· March- I sent the plan of a flag to Borden and Grayson which l think is historic-farewell [S. F. AUSTIN] [Addressed:] Mr. James F. Perry Peach point near Brazoria
WILLIAM W. LEA TO W. H. WHARTON
Eaton Tenn Jany 18 th 1836
WM. H. WHARTON ESQ DEAR Sm,
I have noticed in the newspapers your appoi11,tment as Commissioner from Texas to the U. States for the purpose of negociating loans and making other arrangements for the advancement of the Texan cause. I saw a gen- tleman, a few days since, who informed me that he came with you to New Orleans and that you would in a few days probably be in Nashville. I have therefore embraced the opportunity of addressing you a line for the purpose of making some enquiries and of making a conditional proposal for raising a corps for the service of Texas. A brother of mine is now an - officer of some experience in the service of the U. States and if he could be assured of a proper reception in Texas would, I have no doubt, resign, raise a respectable corps and devote himself to the service of the rising state. He is well qualified as an engineer and tactician, having graduated among the distinguished at West Point Academy and having served five or six
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