THE AUSTIN PAPERS. 1751 Gen. James Wilkinson, Mexico, May 15, 1822. Introducing Austin. Wbffl! he left New Orleans, March 13, wore than 200 families had gone to settle in Austin's settlement. Austin to James E. B. Austin, May 22, 1822. Election of Iturbide. Pob!lc demonstrations of joy, but some dissatisfaction. • Congress favorable to the colony, but no progress. Attend to your studies and religion. Austin to Iturbide, May 25, 1822. Congratulation upon elevation to throne. His loyalty to Mexico. • Joseph H. Hawkins to Austin, May 30, 1822. Introducing Selh Ingram. Joseph H. Hawkins to Austin, May 31, 1822. Relations with Erwin's com- pany. Must keep on good terms with all. E)..-penses. Debts. Samuel Ayers and others to Austin, Lexington, June 6, 1822. Formed a "Texas Emigrating Society" to investigate conditions in Texas and lle:dco and terms of settlement. Will the Government be a republic, will freedom of worship be allowed, etc.? Thomas P. Hurt to Austin, June 6, 1822. Introducing Elijah Noble., who rep1·esents the "Texas Emigrating Society" of Lexington. Austin to Minister of Relaciones, G. Calderon, June 6, 1822. Colony in critical condition on account of his absence. Asks special action on his case because it rests on a different basis from other applications for grants. Pledges settlement of 10 inhabitants to the square league in his grant in two years. Promises various public improvements. John Sibley to James E. B. Austin, June 6, 1822. Sends Spanish translation of Thomas Paine's Rights of :Man. Spain resents recognition by United States of Spanish-American independence. " Emigrants in very great numbers se.:m settin;; thnt way." Henry Clay to Austin, June 7, 1822. Introducing Elijah Noble. Edward Lovelace to Auslin, June 26, ·1s22. Coast explorations. Excellence of Galveston harbor. Drought. No corn. Austin's power of attorney to Gen. Arthur G. Wavell, June 26, 1822. T-o form stock company in England to develop Austin's grant. Elijah Noble to Austin, June 29, 1822. Unable to get to Te~ns. Asks infor- mation about status of slavery, freedom of religion, and conditions of trade. Anstin and Arthur G. wavell. Agreement, July 4, 1822. '.l.'o form stod~ company to develop Texas. Arthm· G. Wnvell's application for a grant in Texas, July 4, 1822. Austin to J. E. B. Austin, July 8, 1822. Learn Spanish. Cultivate the go,er- nor. Do not discuss politic§. Be attentive to church. Business going slowlv, but is hopeful. Impressions of Mexico City. Oliver J. Morgan and J. H. Overton to Austin, July 10, 1822. Introdudng George Feazle. McCoy & Scanlan to Austin, July 15, 1822. Trading terms. Joseph H. Hawkins to Austin, July 23, 1822. Disbursements on the COltltl..,V. Slavery. Austin to Josiah H. Bell et al., July 26, 1822. Introducing Col. .-\udn',v Erwin. Prospect of liberal constitutional govemment. " Success of the St>ttlt~ went depends on the harmony and wornlity and industry of the settlers.." David T. W. Cook to Austin, July -, 1822. Came to Te~ns to s~ you "ln behalf of myself and runny others." Wants land. Austin to [Joseph H. Hnwkins?], August 6, 1822. Polltlc:il C(mditit,ns In Mexico . . Arthur G. Wavell to Austin, August 10, 1822. Generul inforurntlon. Warnin.. ~ against l\11•. B.
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