[1675] SMITH to WARD]
Executive department of Texas.
To Col Wm. Ward. Respected Sir
Having been called to the Gubernatorial Chair, by the suffrage of my fellow Citizens, permit me in the name of the people of Texas to tender to you and to the brave and patriotic citizens under your command: and through you to the philanthropic Committee, representing the citizens of Macon Georgia my heartfelt gratitude and consideration. The tender made by you, Sir, of the services of your self, and the Spartan band under your command, are by me, in the name of the people of Texas accepted with that feeling which is more readily imagined than expressed. At a time like the present when we are invaded by a powerful foe, and threatened with extermination; to see the bold manly and philanthropic resolutions as contained in the proceedings of the meeting held at Macon, and so promptly acted up to, by your presentation, emboldens me with a confidet hope, that Texas will yet be freed from her enemies and ere long become what the God ofnature destined her to be, a land of Liberty and of Laws and an inheritance beyond price to her possessors. With sentiments of regard and considerationrl am very respectfully Your Obt Servt. Sn Felipe De Austin 31st Dec 1835 [ 1676 J [VALLEJO to SANTA ANNA] Henry Smith Governor
Ministry of Finance Most Excellent Sir:
His Excellency, the President ad interim, apprised by your communication of the 19th last and the copies inclosed of the contract celebrated with D. Joaquin Maria Errazu, agreeable to which Senor Errazu is to deliver two hundred thousand pesos in cash and an equal amount in printed bonds, subject to the terms
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