[1820] [TRAVIS to HOUSTON)
[William Barret Travis, Bexar, to Sam Houston, January 17, 1836, asking for 500 more troops, "mostly regulars," and stating that "militia and volunteers are but ill suited to garrison a town." Also asking for money, provisions, and clothing, and stating: "Enthusi- asm may keep up an army for a few days, but money, and money alone, will support an army for regular warfare."] [ 1821] [AUSTIN to BORDEN]
New Orleans Jan 18, 1836
Dr Sir,
Texas continues to rise all over this country, our rise in public opinion and confidence is however bm;ed entirely on the prospect of a speedy declaration of independence- I have assured every one that this measure is certain and will be unanimous, as all the reasons in favor of the declaration of 7 Novr. have entirely ceased owing to the federal party having united with Santanna against us- My health is greatly improved-had it been as good before I left home, I should have come on from San Felipe by land and avoided the excitement which I found blazing at Quintana and other places in the low country. I shall preach independence all over the U. S. wherever I go- What do you think of the inclosed idea of a flag? Mr. William Bryan has promised to attend to your busi- ness, but no insurance can be effected S. F. Austin [ Addressed: J Gail Borden Jr San Felipe de Austin Texas To be mailed at San Augustine or Nacogdoches [1822] [AUSTIN to GRAYSON] L Stephen F. Austin, New Orleans, to P. W. Grayson, Columbia, January 18, 1836, on Texas affairs.]
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