T. J. Stansby Lockridge Several others not recollected.
Expenses already incurred by the aforesaid persons- 85$ and five of the aforesaid persons now at this place without a cent- and all of them on Horseback. San Fellippe De Austin [Unsigned] 29th of Novr. 1835 The two individuals who advanced said money are now at- this place & wilJ give satisfactory evidence of the facts as above stated if required. [Endorsed:] read & refered to the committee on finance Nov. 29. 1835. Rejected for want of Evidence 18th dee. 1835.
[1326) [DOR to HOUSTON]
Nacogdoches Nov. 29th 1835.
My Dear General
Yours dated the 18th. instant I duly received per mail, but after the mail carrier had left this place on his way back there I had no other apportunity offered to forward you the books you request me to find Mr. Weaver will hand them to you together with this letter. Yesterday, doct. Everrett made, in compliance with his commission a demand of the different archives, but being the only one of the three commissioners present, his demand was refused on that ground; it appears that the people in general are not willing that the commissioners should stop issuing titles on surveys made before the first of this month, and returned at their office previous to that time. the Mexicans of this place are just as ever - to say unwilling to afford aid, however, I believe, that some men excite them to remain neutral; I rejoice to learn that we will soon have the pleasure of seeing you. My wife presents her best compliments to you; and so your friends - Leplicker left this place for New Orleans a month ago, I do not know when he will return; our prospect in the justice of our cause is improving every day, only few traitors say embarrassment on our way our lord Chief, is as proud of his authority as ever. his mandates are issued with the same form and solemnity, attached to the dignity of his evaporated office - I had an idea of going towards San Felipe, but since I found that you was shortly to be here 1 concluded to stay. I earnestly .desire your
22
Powered by FlippingBook