lamented land speculation is operating against you. Many have been led to believe that you are concerned. I have just returned from Fort Bend, and some of your old devoted friends say, they can not support you unless they are convinced that you had no hand in the big land purchase. They say, if you will tell them you have not, they will believe you. It is easy for your enemies to make use of this vile plea to ruin your election. It is necessary, therefore, that some thing should be said 011 this subject. I know how much this affair has tormented your soul, and it is due to yourself as well as to the puhlic that you make a positive denial of having anything to do with what is called land speculation. I have, when speaking of this affair offered to pledge my life 011 the question; that is, I would give my life, if at any time it should be found that you were engaged in the affair Let us know what you wish done and believe me G. Borden. Jr [Addressed:] Genl. S. F. Austin Velasco or Brazoria Texas.
[4000] [EVA_NS to MOORE]
Headquarters Camp Colet August 15, 1836
Capt J. W. Moore Dear Sir
We have received orders for an election to be held in camp at the time appointed making provisions for the army to vote for their representatives in their several municipalities and their are several of us here who will vote for you if you will serve us and we strongly solicite you to come forward as a candidate and communicate it to us as soon as possible yours as usual William G. Evans P.S. I have been very sick since I arrived in camp but I have recovered my health, I expect the army will remove to copano in a few days if any letters comes to Harrisburg directed to me you will forward them to the army as soon as possible and oblige your friend. Wm. G. Evans
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