yours is not a heart, which confines its emotions an<l sympathies to the wants and sufferings of those only, whose claims may possibly be more immediate and direct. If you think it would not be incompatible with your other duties, to appoint some night of the present or ensuing week, lo be set aside for the benefit of our former fellow citizens, now battling for freedom against the armies of an usurper, we believe that the cause of constitutional liberty will be greatly aided thereby. - It is now a critical moment in the affairs of Texas. It is now that a few men or a little money, may effecr the political destinies, not only of Texas, but of the whole vast republic of Mexico, - or rather what was recently a republic, but which is now a consolidated despotism, ruled by soldiers and priests, at whose head is the tyran dictator, Santa Anna. The appointment of any night which will be most con- venient to yourself, will, we are certain, be acceptable to the citizens generally. With sentiments of great respect and esteem,
We are your ob't servants. W. P. Mellen, W. B. Howell, Angus McNeil.
Natchez, Dec. 9th, 1835.
To the Texas Committee, Gentlemen,
It is with feeling of pleasure that I acknowledge the receipt of your note, - the sentiments of which breathe forth a flame worthy to light the noblest spirit of the age. Believe me I shall feel the warmest gratification in giving all the aid my humble means are possessed of, to the advancement of that glorious cause in which our immortal forefathers fought and bled, and for which our brothers in Texas are now contending - the cause of LIBERTY! I have therefore, in accordance with your suggestion, set apart Wednesday Evening, Dec. 16th, for a Benefit of the PATRIOTS of Texas, and sincerely hope that the result may prove a solid token to our brothers in arms - that though distant, they are not forgotten. With sentiments of most profound respect,
I remain - Gentlemen, Your obedient Serv't, C. B. Parsons.
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