----- l had no idea before I left home of Lhc deep and general interesl Lhat is felt for the cause of Texas, or of Lhe influence which my opinions seem to have in this country-had I known it sooner, I should have been less caulions Lhan I have been, about precipitating Lhe people of Texas into a declaralion of indepen- dence- The responsibilily, however, would have been very great on me had I contributed to involve the settlers whom I had been instrumental in drawing lo that country, before I was certain they would be sustained. I am now confident Lhey will be fully and promptly sustained in their independence, and that the sooner such a declaration is made the better- Besides, the reasons for leaving open any door, however small, for a re-union with Mexico have ceased, for all parties have united against us- S. F. Austin [To H. Austin] [2087) [BARRETT et al to ROBINSON] Council Hall San Felipe de Austin Feb 14th 1836 The advisory Committee to Lhe Executive appointed by the General Council to act in that capacity in the absence of a quorum of said Council, have learned with much regret of the last Indian depredations and murders committed on our frontiers, and deeming it of the greatest importance that prompt and efficient measures should be taken to organize and put into active service the Ranging corps, for this purpose the committee advise that the acting Governor issue the following orders to the major command- ing said corps.- 1st. That he continue his Head Quarters at Mina, stationing some one of the subaltern officers at that place lo act as aid or secretary- 2d. That he proceed to the fronlicr and made such arrangments for building Block Houses and fortifications and at such points as he may deem best calculated for Lhe protection of the frontiers and also that he adopt prompl measures for enlisting and organizing the full number of men contemplated by the law creating the Ranging corps, reporting to the Governor & council any vacancies there may occur in the offices of said corps
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