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By deposit with W. Bryan agent of Texas
S. F. AUSTIN [Rubric]
Quintana July 16, 1836
WILLIAM BRYAN TO AUSTIN
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New Orleans July 23 th 1836
HoN S. F. AusTIN DR SIR.
During my absence to Natches Mr Ellis addressed you on the twenty e~ghth ulto per Sehr Pennsylvania, relative to the change of Agents and the effc~t it has on the commercial community in this city, I was imme- diately called upon for settlement' of accounts and urged to make imme- diate payment and to meet my personal responsibilities for the Government of Texas I have noticed Mr. Ellis' remark resp~cting the Five thousand Dollars you deposited with me I hold myself bound to fulfill the understanding we had and throw myself on the just views and influence of the Late Com- missioners, Lo protect me from Ruin. On receiving the appointment of Agent my commercial pursuits were relinquished and my ti~e froin that date was exclusively devoted to the interests of Texas. What has been my reward?- Disgraced by the proceedings of your Cabinet, without receiving a word of Explanation! In the Commercial Bulletin of yesterday you will -perceive the proceedings at Washington, which leaves no doubt but the independence of Texas will soon be recognized, It is not believed by our most respectable Mexican Merchants that a force will be sent to Texas fhis Season- Your attention has been so
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