1785
THE AUSTIN PAPERS.
Minutes of n militia meeting [about Apr. 28, 1826?J. Juan Francisco Buchetti to Austin, April 29, 1826. Instructing Austin to mnke preparation for his residence in the colony as priest. Reports are that there are few Catholics in the colony and that Austin does not require certlft- cntes from his colonists showing that they are Catholics. Austin to Mateo Ahumada, April 30, 1826. Reciting plans for war against Tnhuncnnos and Tahuiases, and nsking approval for cooperation of Cherokees and other Indians in the campaign. Ahumacla's answer opposes use of Indian r,llles nnd promises force of cavalry if campaign can be delayed. Austin to members of militia [about May 1, 1820]. Address urging discipline and obedience during campaign against Waco and Tahuacano Indians. Scriggins in account with Pettus, May 1, 1826. Price list. Affidnrlts concerning nn attack on Tonlrnway Indians, April 27-Mny 2, 1826. Mateo Ahumada to Austin, May 4, 1826. Suspend contemplated campaign ng:iinst Wacoes .and Tnhuacanos until preparation can be made for a de- cisive movement. John Roe to Austin, May 5, 1826. Orller for sum due for services with Indians. L. R. Kenny to Austin [about May 5, 1826J. Indians. B:istrop to Austin, May 6, 1826. Order for $270. Austin to Cherokee Jnclian chiefs, May 8, 1826. Withdrawing plans for war ngninst Waco and Tnhuacano Indians. Austin to Ahumada, l\Iay 8, 1826. Acknowledging receipt ·of order of May 4, and giving reasons for carrying out previous plans for war on the Wacoes, Tnhuaranos, nnd Tahuiases. Austin to Saucedo, May 8, 1826. Expressing willingness to receive lanrl from the State in reimbursement of expenses in c....:ploring and charting Galveston Bay. Austin to Saucedo, May 8, 1826. Asking for n commissioner to give titles to colonists, and nominating official surveyors. Austin to Erasmo Seguin, May 8, 1826. Aclmoweclging establishment of mall ser\'ice between La Babin and Nacogdoches via San Felipe. Can not nccept nppolntment as postma£ter, but recommends Sam .l\I. Williams. Austin to Saucedo, May 8, 1826. Prevented by his numerous duties from answering promptly certain official communications. Labors of Austin. Austin to Saucedo, May 8, 1826. Concerning delivery of certain articles be- longing to Martin De Leon. Suspension of provisional regulations for govern- ment of the settlements until they can be revised. Austin to J. H. Polly [about May 8, 1826). Order for sheriff's sale. Costs of court in case of Keep v. Groce, May 10, 1826. Robert Lewis to Austin, :May 12, 1826. His disputes with the comisnrio of Snnta Rosa. Prospect· of trade between north Mexican States and Texas. Bastrop. James Grant to Austin, May 13, 1826. One George Nixon is trying to dis- credit Austin with certain Mexican nut:horitie!-:. James J. Ross to Austin, May 13, 1826. Report of an expedition against Waco Indians. • Austin to J. J .. Ross and A. C. Buckner, May 13, 1826. Instructions for e.~- peclltion against Indians. • . Bartlett Sims to Austin, May 14, 1826. Report of a scouting expedition alter Indians. S. R. Ober to Austin, May 16, 1826. Asking Austin to assume and pay 11 note of Hoses Austin's.
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