Patricio, until the movement of Lhc Em~my, shall be well ascertained, when circ11msla11ces musl govern the movements of Lhc Commander, which, if possible, should be directed to the accomplishmcnl of Lhe expedition.- The commillce furlher advise, Lhal a copy of Lhis Logelher with the corresponding orders from the acting Governor, be forwarded Lo Col Fannin by express.-
D. C. Barrell Chn Alexr Thomson ]. D. Clements G. A. Pattillo
(2097)
[BARRETI' and CLEMENTS Lo ROBINSON]
The advisory Commillee lo the Executive appointed by the General Council lo acl in that capacity in the absence of a quorum.- Arc of opinion that every effort should be made, lo sustain the expedition to Matamoros under command of Col Fannin, and Lhal every encouragement should be given to Citizens lo co-oper- ate in this measure, Bdeiving that Mr Malone a member of this Council would contrihule lo rally the citizens of the Southern Municipalities around the standard of their country. The commit- tee advise that he be excused from attending the council until the first week in March, with a view to visit that section of Country, for that purpose and that he receive such instructions as is best calculated lo facilitate this object, principally relying upon the patriotism and energy of Mr Malone for executing this important lmsl. We advise that Mr Malone be allowed one of the public Horses at this place lo be selected by himself-
D. C. Barrett ]. D. Clements
San Felipe de Austin ·Feb 15th 1836 [on verso:]
I recommend you lo the Kindness and attention of all good & patriotic citizens of Texas and request them to aid and assist you in furthering the objects of your visit to the different municipal-
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