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a moment and expected to see him again at the head quarters of the army where I was just starting and understood he was going, I met him coming out of Presid~nt Burnells office, and offered him my services if they could be useful. I never saw Col Wilson- I held no office; had no office, had no power, and was then unpopular with the army and many others, on ac- count of the Santa Anna excitement etc I mention these things to you- they are not for publication, far from it my only object is to inform my old and esteemed and dearly cherished friends of the facts so far as relates to myself- As to other matters I have nothing to say, for I have had no participation in them- I must say however that great injustice has been done to Texas in some respects-no doubt from misconceptions- Denun• ciations of a bitter and abusive character, especi&lly when made against a whole community and that too under very peculiar circumstances, gener- a:lly carry upon their face, a sufficient and satisfactory answer I deeply most deeply regret that any difficulty or dissatisfaction should have oc- cured with the volunteers- it is a misfortune, but it ought not, and cer- tainly cannot injure the cause of this country. Please to remember me to my old friends. I hope before March the U. S. flag will wave all over Texas, God grant it may s. F. AUSTIN A Copy. M A Bryan
AUSTIN TO HOUSTON
Peach Point near Brazoria Oct. 3J•t 1836
To HIS ExcELLENCY GENL. 5AM HousToN
President of the republic of Texas
SIR I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's official letter of 28th instant informing me that the senate had confirmed my nomi- nation to the office of Secretary of State, and requesting me to say whether I accept of said appointment- • Your Excellency is fully aware of the debilitated state of my constitu- tion and health, and also of the labors which devolve upon me in the land department I however acce~t of the appointment and am ready to enter upon the duties of the office, with, the understanding that I be allowed the privilege of :retiring should my health and situation require it- I have the honor to present to your F;xcellency the assurances of my high respect and to remain your Excellency's s. F. AUSTIN A Copy. MA Bryan
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