[ 1825] [AUSTIN to RUSK]
New Orleans Jan. 18. 1836.
Col. T. J. Rusk. DrSir.
Since my last, Texas has continued lo rise rapidly in public estimation all over this country- we have expected a loan for $200.000. ten pr. cent only to be advanced now. balance after the convention ratifies it, and we expect to conclude another loan for $50,000, cash in hand, which is now pending These loans are made on the firm belief that Texas will declare absolute independence in March- Otherwise they would not have been obtained-public opinion all over this country calls for such a declaration. All the accounts from Mexico agree that the federal parly has united with Santana to invade Texas & exterminate the "rebels" as they call us- The reasons for adhering lo the constitution of 1824 have therefore ceased-Texas did her duty in breaking the declaration off now for She has proved by it, that She adhered to the position in which the nation placed her, untill self defense compelled her to abandon it, and made it a duty to do so-I hope there will be no difference of opinion & that all will be unanimous for Independence. Yours, S. F. Austin- This will be delivered by Col. W. F. Gray a gentleman who is recommended in the highest manner from Fredericksburgh Virginia-I whist for him your friendly attentions-he is one of the stockholders in the Texas loan- s. F. Austin [Addressed:] Col. Thos. J. Rusk
San Augustine Texas
Col. Gray
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