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declared for the constitution & Genl. ·Santa Ana. You being an officer of the government against which we declared, the declaration spoken of above operates as an abolition or at least a suspension of your office. You will therefore no~ attempt a collection of what may be now due the cu tom house nor interfere with any vessels or merchandize that may hereafter arrive. Before concluding permit u to a ure you that we have been well pleased with your con- duct both as an officer & as a gentleman in private society & that we are sorry that diberent views of national policy, hav·e placed n on opposite sides o.f the question. If you should choose to remain in our village we assure you that you would be in every way safe & respected [June 21st. 1832] [Endorsed] . (Copy) A Letter to Mr. Dulcor Custom House Officer No. 127 1832 J1me 21, F. DUCLOR TO J. AUSTIN Maritime Customs House, Brazoria. In answer to your note in which you advise me to remafo inactive by order of the Employment which I carry out for the Supreme Government, I should state that, not being able to do otherwise, I acqwesce; and "that, with respect to my march into the interior, J should like to be permitted to under.take it, and I should exceed- ingly appreciate it, if by your just consideration, you would obtain for me a caravan [ YJ or animals wherewith to accomplish it; .and in the event that this cannot be done, I will agree to go to the mouth of the River on board the Schooner Brazoria, since it is not within my power to do otherwise. For my own part, I renew my just appreciation of the friendly promises which you make .and which I consider sincere; and never have I suspected or feared that you would attempt any crime against my person or that of my employees, since my conduct and theirs, I believe, has not given occa ion for it. In answering, I beg that you will have the kindness to tell me whether you, on your part, could provide ·the assist.ance which I mention; in order that I might march into the interior. I also beg that you will so direct your interest that a Sergeant, on board the Schooner Elizabeth·, may be treated with the con idera- tion -characteristic of you, and if it is possible, that he be sent to the mouth of the river. Accept the assurance of my affection and respect.
God and Liberty.
June 21, 1832 Francisco :M y Duclor [rubric]
Afr. John Austin Second Alcade rEndorsed)
Mr. Duclor's official Letter on Snrrende;ring the arm & ammunition of the Custom House June 21st 1832
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