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THE ·AUSTIN PAPERS
bringing about the Revolution, and sent from here, by Genl Mexia, -There is no doubt that the affairs of the interior are drawn to a focus, and before very long we must hear news, -Genl Ma. sent his family to Cincinnati, they left here last Sunday·with Capt. Offutt and Melinda. - By the first vessel from Matamoros I expect letters from Dr Franc 0 • V. Fernandez· to whom I have written, and requested him to write me and ex- plain himself "sin embozo" -y que me informe sobre su planecito a favor de la separasion de los E. E. Y. Y. del oriente Norte y Occidente - I promised him support on the part of Texas in that case. -Tell me whether I have done right or wrong? • GEORGE FISHER s. B. DICKINSON TO AUSTIN
Fayette Mi July 8 th 1836
HoN S F AusTIN DEAR SIR
I have just been advertised through the medium of the press, of the ex- pected invasion of Texas by the Mexicans- I had hoped that the battle of San Jacinto was a decisive one, but circumstances seem to have directed it otherwise. The present appears to be an unfortunate moment for the Texians, the war with the Indians must necessarily divide their army and thereby render it difficult for them to meet the Mexicans in sufficient force upon the frontiers to resist successfully the impending invasion- Joined with the above, it unfortunately happens that the proceedings of D G Bur- nett and his Cabinet, has been throughout his whole administration so di- 1ectly opposite to the necessities of his own Government and the expecta-· lions of the people here, that they have no confidence whatever in him, Notwithstanding these untoward circumstances of the Govt. I am daily doing all I can to promote her welfare, by inducing persons to emigrate and to volunteer in the service of Texas, ~nd I hope my efforts tho' feeble are not without effect, there have many young men at my instigation left here for the Texian army and I hope I may be instrumental in sending many more I have had many and long conversations with Genl T. Hinds whose character you may possibly know from his activity in the Creek war and battle of New Orleans- he has told me repeatedly if he was solicited by the Texian Govt. or any of its respectable officers he would unhesitat- ingly lend his aid personally and take as many with him as he possibly could to share in your struggles for liberty. I seem to think it possible from his popularity for him to take 2 or 3 hundred or more. I mention this for your consideration not presuming to dictate nor even advise you, knowing your patriotism and interest for your country's-welfare- Your election is now near at hand and I sincerely hope you will make a good
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