commissioner- I give my opinions frankly and refer you to Col Fannin for a further explanation of them, I believe that this meritorious officer and myself do not differ materially on these subjects. S. F. Austin To the Provisional Government of Texas [Endorsed:] Read and ordered to be filed Jan. 2th, 1836 [1584) [BARRETT to SMITH] [D.C. Barrett, San Felipe, to John W. Smith, December 22, 1835, on affairs in Texas.] [1585] [CALDWELL to COUNCIL] Gonzales Dec 22 1835 To The provisional Council Honoured Gentlemen On Saturday evening last I was rudely assailed by an assassin in this place and unfortunately receiv'd several wounds one of which has caused much apprehensions and fear for my safety. This is to request that public advertisement may be made and that a reward of one hundred dollars be offered (which I hereby authorize) for his apprehension. Cats. Clemons & Barrett are particularly requested to attend to the above as a peculiar favor and act of friendship, which will be greatfully acknowledged. The perpetrator of the act was Jos P Laller: Doct Jos E Field happoned to be passing through this place on his way to San Philip but was, by me, and my friends prevailed upon to remain with me but I hope this delay will not prevent his obtaining the appointment of surgeon in the regular army which I am·told he wishes to obtain Mathew Caldwell
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