(3592] [AUSTIN to BURNET]
At J. H. Bells Saturday July 2 1836
Dr, Sir,
I have seen Santa Anna-he will write a letter lo president Jackson requesting his mecliation to l.erminate the war on the basis of a recognition o[ Texan independence etc. I will send this letter hy the express lo Gen. Gaines and also a copy of it lo him (Gains) I am satisfied that Santa Anna wishes lo end the war and stop the advance of the Mexican army- how is this to be donc?- you will answer me by asking the same question- When I come down I will try lo answer it. The volunteers lately arrived al Galveston (Allen's company) l think ought to be sent to the town of Matagorda with all their provisioions- also Wilson's and Harrison's corps as soon as they arrive, (they are from Lexington and Louisville) The commander of the army will of course be informed by you of all the orders that are issued as to the concentration of troops ancl supplies al the town of '1\fatagorcla- By his dispatch of 22 ult. he informs you lhat he intended lo fall back to Caseys on Colorado which is only 25 miles above Matagorda. I think that some pmdence is necessary lo avoid discord with Gen Houston- any precipitate action hy you, at this time, may create an excitement in the army and will do it- The whole country is turning out, so far as I have heard Is there any news from the Yellow Stone and Williams etc I think I will he down as far as Perry day after tomorrow- s. F. Austin
(Addressed:] President Burnet Velasco Mr Tennille
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