THE AUSTIN PAPERS
In conclusion I again congratulate you upon what I consider a happy state of your affairs JAS RAMAGE The Honble S. F. Austin Texas P. S. I saw nothing of A-r when he was here and but little of W-n- •indeed I felt no inclination to see either-upon you and the people of Texas now (lepends your salvation. [Addressed:] The Honble S. F. Austin Texas by Mr. Bryan.
GEORGE FISHER TO AUSTIN
New Orleans 28 July 1836
pr Passaic
GENL. S. F. AUSTIN Texas DR SIR
I embrace this opportunity to Convey you the latest news from Mexico Via the different Ports. From Matamoras a particular friend of mine (American) writes me that V. Fernandez is about giving a grito for the Constitution of 24.- Col. Franco Garray was sent via Vera Cruz by water, (Chartering a Vessel to that effect) to Mexico to concentrate the plan, and accelerate the business Genl. Gomez Pedraza to be placed at the head of the Administration.- Six Cherokee Chiefs w~e in negotiation, with their Interpreters, with Genl. Urrea, to war against Texas, the land and Cattle of the Texians was promised them in Case of success,-Govrnt issued an order to take Santa Anna prisoner and to be tryed as a Traitor, Genl Fili- sola is Summoned to Mexico to stand his trial by Court Marshal, for having obeyed Santa Annas orders when a prisoner, evacuating Texas- There are about 4000 men Mexicans, strong in Matamoros, but in Such a wreched Condition that they will not be able to undertake the Campaign against Texas before 2 or 3 months-- Col. Ugartechea is in Commission by Urrea to arrange the Camp between Reynosa and Matamoros Where the Body guard of the chiefs is encamped about 30 or 40 Men.- Captn· Teal has been re- taken by a Corporal· and 4 Men, after his leaving Matamoros with Genl. Urreas passport, he having "librado ordenes Secretas," as usual and brought back and placed in Close Confinement.- My Correspondent Says as his Opinion is they (foreigners) will have to take shortly french leave from the Country.- Col. Cuevitas is at the Brazos, and in favor of "1824." "Tuspan" ready to give a Grito and Second the one given in "Orizaba"- The pamplet "Santa Anna's trial" printed in Mexico came via that port to a friend of my th[r J ough a respectable h9use, I saw the Print and accom• panying letter.- See translations in english and french in the accompany• ing "Bee" of to day-it shall follow in the "Correo Atlantico."- The
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