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possible precaution to prevent their being seen by the Indians, and to return to the place fixed upon for the general renclavous on the night of the W th -by which time, all the Men will [be] there, and as the Spies will probably find the Camps of the Indians you can then March directly to them with your whole force-also it would be ·advisable to keep out a few spies close round the Settlement con- stantly-least there should be some other small parties of Indians hid in the brush-I make these suggestions as my opinion of the best course to pursue, but being.on the spot you ought to be more capable of judging what steps are necessary and will consequently use your own discretion as regards this particular or any other cir- cumstances· in· the business-I am obliged to meet the Committel' on the 16 th nt Col. Groces who were appointd at the Gen 1 • Meeting on' the 5 th of this Month to finish that business, and on the 20. in- tend starting John Austin and Kennedy to San Antonio to accom- pany the Political chief of the Province to this Place, in order to 8ign and complete the deeds for the Settlers so that it will be im- possible for me to go to your Section of the Country at this time without neglecting other matters of great importnnce to the Settlers. Should you lack officers as you probably will you must make tem- porary appointments for the trip, of Lieutenants, Sergents and Cor- porals, taking care to consult the wishes of the men so as not to create any dissatisfaction- [ STEPHEN F. AUSTIN.] [Captain Amos Rawls]
P. T. Dn.UIITT TO AUSTIN
Baxer June [about 15] 1824. Mr Austin Sr Afew clays sence I was inform that you had much troble ~nd difficulty with the Citizens of your Coloney conserning thare Lands but I am so badley informed on the Subject that I am not able to from [form J an opinion I was informed that Lt. Branom stated to the Inhabitants of the Two Rivers that thay bad not the Right to pay more than $30 Dollars for every League Square and he went so fare as to Say that you ware deceving and swinling the people and I have bin alarmed at your Situation nowing the men you have to deal with, me and the Barron had a long Conversation on the Subject I assure you I had some apprehenson that you would have Much difficulty with those Gent 1 • immediately after thay left this place from a Grat maney .observations which was n1aid before thay left this plase for your plase, I believe ~fr Peck and Price maid maney observations to your disadvantage Mosqus and m~ney others
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