constitution is formed, but il would injure us abroad by giving an idea that we are unslablc in our opinions and il would paralise the efforts of the federal party which are now in our favor, and no doubt turn them againsl us- Texas ought therefore lo adhere rigidly and firmly to the declaration of 7 Novr. and lhe public acts should correspond with it, in words and in object, without regarding the opinions of excited moments, no mallcr by whom expressed. These are my firm convictions, after the most calm reflection.- Gen!. Mexia is compelled to go lo Velasco, lo make arrangements to starl his men to Copano under the command of Col Peraza, in case he does not go himself, from that place, I will inform you of his final conclusions- These will be made with a view to the good of Texas- of this you need have no doubt whatever- I am told that letters of recent dale have been recd. from persons of high standing and correct information as to Mexican and Texas politics, and as to the opinions with men of judgment in the U. S. which say, "Make no change in your declaration of 7 Novr. and do not even pronounce the word independence in a whisper." I have given you my opinion frankly- will write again from Velasco- in the meantime I recommend that some provision be made, if any can be, to supply Genl. Mexia with $1000- I go below early tomorrow morning S. F. Austin I will add I have full confidence in the good faith and sincerity of Genl. Mexia in his efforts and desires to serve the cause of Texas- The address to the Mexican people sh.d be sent into the interior by every possible means-send a number to McKinney for me and Mexia and send them to Goliad Bexar and Nacogdoches and every where- S. F. A. I think the situation of Texas, may in a grcal degree, depend on adhering to the declaration of 7 Novr. and on enlisting the federal party in our favor- I repeal this idea so often, because I am satisfied much depends on it. I have marked this letter confidential, because 1 do not wish that part of it that speaks of the interior published in print.
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