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I have not time to write fully on this all important subject, nor will my health (exhausted as I am by the ride down) permit it or to enter into long details, which I will do from my brother in law's or from Velasco; I will therefore at present merely say that the general good seems to requirc- First-That Genl. .Mexia should return with as little delay as possible to N. Orleans, where his presence is necessary for the futherance of the plans and combinations that are made and maturing in the interior in favor of federalism, and of Texas. These plans are very extensive and are calculated to cover and secure Texas effectually, provided we adhere strictly, in words, acts, and deeds, to the declaration of the consultation of 7th November last. 2. That as a part of his troops marched yesterday, [with] Cap Allin's Company, for Bexar, the balance should proceed to Copano by water, for which purpose they have gone to Velasco, and should take the two long brass sixes and two iron ones and the arms and shot, which will be very usefull either in the siege of Bexar or in other operations in that quarter. 3. That as he has spent $18,000 in this expedition, and places the cannon (the two brass ones cost $400 each), and shot, of which there is a good supply, at the disposition of the provisional Govt of Texas to be used in defense of the common cause, at least one thousand dollars should be furnished him, to meet his present exigencies, for he is without a dollar. He requests me to say that whether he goes to Orleans, or wherever he may be, he wishes to be considered a citizen of Texas- He has a considerable interest in this country. I am more and more convinced every day, and especially on calm reflection during a solitary ride down here, that the political position of Texas, should continue as established by the declaration of 7th Novr. last. This declaration secures to Texas everything, and without any hazard, for it satisfies the federal party, and is sufficient to secure their support and cooperation, should the federal system fall, the 5 article is a declaration of independence as a matter of course. I think that a constitution ought to be formed and a permanent Govt. established on the basis of said declarations, and that the provisional Govt. should not legislate any more, if possible to avoid it- A change of the basis now, to that of independence, w.d give us no more than is secured by the declaration, provided a
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