least in numbers-and I am inclined to the latter opinion, but come as he may, he will meet a warm reception, and the result will no doubt be favorable Lo the Texian Arms-5000 Americans are fully competent to fight and defeat 20,000 Mexicans-numerical force avails nothing against gallant freemen contending for their rights, their homes, and their fire sides, aided by the Volunteers from the United Stales: The following is the response of the Governor of Texas to Col. Ward after presenting the letter from the Macon Committee, tendering his services and his command to the people of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ .
Show the foregoing to the Committee and request the
publication of the Governors answer.-
Let me advise you to come on with all the money you can command & invest in Texas lands-no such speculations were ever offered on this continent, and Capitalists who will purchase now will make overwhelming fortunes. The lands are the richest on the face of the globe and the titles indisputable, no one can possibly lose who will embark in the speculation-Dont think I exaggerate when I tell you that Texas is capable with proper cultivation to produce as much cotton as is made in all the United States-and that it is destined to do so at some period not very remote. The greatest speculations are generally made from small investments, if you wail until all difficulties are settled, until a free government is formed, & the people contented & prosperous, the value of lands will be enhanced ten times their present value-& perhaps cease to be a good speculation.
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Yours Truly John T. Lamar
(Addressed:] Mr. Thomas Ward Livingston Sumpter Cty Alabama
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