1754
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
him organize militia, administer justice, nnd preserve order pending organiza- tion of the government. (3) Decree of the Emperor in conformity with this dictamen, February 18, 1823. (4) Explanntion of the fifth point of the decree. (5) Minister of State to Garcia, Aprll 14, 1823, notifying him that the Supreme Executive Government has approved Austin's request that his grant be re- confirmed on terms of (2) and (3) above. (6) Austin to Gnrza, May 27, 1823, asking (a) definition of bis authority as judge, (l>) o.uthority to make war on hostile Indinns, (c) bis rnnk in the militia, (d) establishment of a legal port in Texas and authority to grant clearance to vessels. (7) Garza's transmittal ot this letter to the provincial deputation, Mny 28. (8) Report of a special com- mittee of the provincial deputation, June 2. (9) Recommendations of the pro- vincial deputation, June 11. (10) Garza's decree in accordance with (8) an<.l (9), June 16, 1823. Project of a constitution for the Republic of Mexico, March 29, 1823. Joseph H. Hawkins to 'Mrs. l\Iaria Austin, :March 29, 1823. Austin's success. His own advances exceed $7,000. Austin to Congress, April 5, 1823. Asks confirmation of ltUl'bide's decree of February 18. , Robert Andrews to Austin, April 19, 1823. Wants surveying In the colony. Introducing Ramos Arispe. Austin to J. E. B. Austin, April 23, 1823. Starting home. De$lerlption ot Quer~taro. "Fryars and clergy are nt work to produce a new revolution." Littleberry Hnwkins to Austin, April 24, 1823. Prosperous outlook in '.rexas. Hanna o.nd Hawkins to Thomas C. Bnnks, April 25, 1823. Power of attorney. Commerce. Robert Leftwich to Austin, April 30, 1823. Thanks of himself and Haden Edwards for advice about procuring land g1·ants. Mexican politics. J. E. B. Austin to Austin, May 4, 1823. Famine conditions in Bexar. Indinns checked. l\'lany letters of inquiry. Enemies of the Austin gmnt have dis- couraged emigration from the United States. Paper money. J. H. Bell to Governor Trespalcios, May 4, 1823. Describes administration of justice against horse thief; asks approval or instructions. Robert Andrews to Austin, May 9, 182:S. ?=1rveying in Texas. Practice ot medicine in Coahuila. Austin to J. E. B. Austin, May 10, 1823. Settlers must keep out of politics. Prospect of federal republic. His colony safely approved. Robert Andrews to Austin, May 15, 1823. Surveying. '1,'be people and country from Monterey to Parras. Robert Andrews to Austin, May 16, 1823. Surveying. Mexican character- istics. Austin to [Baron de Bastrop, May 17, 1823]. Announcing arrival nt Monterey. Austin to Junta Gobernativa of Texns, May 17, 1823. Success of his mis-· sion. Proud of Mexican citizenship. Austin to J. E. B. Austin, May 20, 1823. Sentiment strong for Federnl Republic. Evils of Central Republic. The clergy. The people " priest-ridden," superstitious, and fanatical. . . . Robert Leftwich to Austin, Mny 20, 1823. Politics in Mexico City. Congress. Arthur G. Wavell to Austin, M~y 22, ~8.23. Speculations in Loudon awaiting confirmation of Austin's grant. J. B. de Arispe to Austin, May 24, 1823. Mexico City. Politics. Austin's letter of citizenship. J E. B. Austin to Austfo, May 25, 1823. Concerning a business transaction of Gov. Tresp_nlacios. Good crops. Commerce.
Powered by FlippingBook