[2107) [AUSTIN to HOLLEY]
Nashville, Feb. 16, 1836.
Dear Cousin-
I have been detained by the ice bul expect lo leave for Louisville tomorrow. I have been treated with the greatesl kind- ness and hospitality in this city; and was never more grateful or pleased with any place in my life. The greatest enthusiasm per- vades all ranks and sexes here in favor of the cause of Texas. The Ladies of Nashville have offered to furnish the means of forming and transporting a company of Volunteers to Texas. It is now raising and will soon be ready. This generous and disinterested act of patriotism is worthy of imitation, and will fill a bright page in the brilliant record of female magnanimity, and devotion to the cause of liberty, of philanthropy and religion. Such is the cause of Texas. We are contending for the right of self-government, and of worshipping Goel according to the dictates of our consciences. Our object is independence. I hope that the great and patriotic State of Kentucky will join their Sisler States of the South in aiding us A fine field is presented for the enterprising This contest once over- and il will soon be over-and Texas will rise and prosper rapidly. Col. T. D. Owings has offered to raise two regiments in Kentucky. March, April, and May next is Lhe time we shall need aid, for by that time Santa Anna will be with his army. S. F. Austin. [To Mary Auslin Holley] [2108) lAUSTIN, ET AL lo SMITH] [Stephen F. Austin, 13nmch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, Nashville, lo Henry Smith, February 16, 1836, concerning their activities raising funds, volunteers, and supplies. I
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