The Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, Volume I

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demnify the Owners of the said Vessel for all damage she may sustain by detention or otherwise whilst 111 our hands John Austin Commander of the Uilitary forces of this Town .[Endorsed] Copy Letter to John G. lfowland )faster Schooner Brazoria Jnne 21st 1832. No. 124 1832 June 21, :.\I. l\IULDOON '1'0 J. AUSTL'l', [BRAZORIA] Gentlemen-Of the Expeditionary Army of Brazoria - &c---- Father :.\Iuldoon-Pastol' of Austin's Colony-Vicar General--Of Anahuac-proposes on this Emergency-to remain as Hostage in the power of Holiness of his Parish-six months or as long as it may be necessary for the Peace & Order of his People-& to libe::-atc the prisoners now detained at Anahuac- Brazoria 21 June 8/32. ::\Iichael M>uldoon N B. The Votes of Proprietors should be prefel'red on this Occassion. [Addressed] rEn.dorsed] John Austin Esqr. :M. :Muldoon official Letter to the . Comate. General- Voh111teer Corps of Brazoria June 21st 1832 No. 125 1832 Jun~ 21, J. AUSTIN·. ORDER ::'lfr 'J.'homas ·westall, Joseph Recs, and Caldwell, and George B. :,\foICinstry. You will forthwith proceed to the House of 1'Ir Dnclor, C'ollector of this place -and take from him all arms and ammunition which you may find in his possession, and inform him and his family that they can and all persons connected to his office if they wish renrnin in this place or Should they wish to go to the mouth of the river they can have passage on board the Schooner Brazoria. this evening you will leave· the arms forthwith at my office with bis answer on this matter. Brazoria .June 21st. 1832.

John Austin

Commanding Officer

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Capt. ,Jno. Austins official Letter To l\lr D11cl01· Coman<ling all the Arms & Ammunition in his posscsr-.ion. No. 12G 1832 ,June 21, f J. AUSTI:--:, BRAZORIA] to fF.] DUCLOR, fBR.AZOIUA] To ~Ir Dulcor This ir,; to npprise you thut the Jnhnbitants of this Colony have

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