mentioned can be procured and shipped on here at their own Expense paid in England. My intention is that on my arrival in England to issue proposals stating the advantages to be derived and that Texas will accordingly afford that support in Land to Emigrants which no other country ever has and with all proper information given to the Public of the difference between the two Powers now at variance their minds will be as fully affected to the good cause as it is with us-As I have stated no Pecuniary means will be required from the Government of Texas by me but should wish to hold a certain Rank (Military) that would encourage me to fulfil the promises I have given (but require no pay indeed poor distressed Texas cannot afford it) but if I should be successful then let Texas hereafter add according to her means what she would please in requital of services rendered. I should wish stated the number of acres that will be given to each settler and also to the number in each Family-so much-that they shall be sent on to Texis from this city and supported here till the pleasure of the commissioners, at the Expense of Texis-Giving me these your instructions I pledge myself that my endeavors shall be such that I will fulfil my promises and provided by any intervening circumstances it should not succeed there can be no loss to Texis but I think that every possible means should be used to add to its force & population I remain Gentm. Yours Respectfully
J.E. Savage
[1833) [SMITH to GROCE]
San Felipe January the 18th 1836
Dear friend
Much difficulty & confusion has lo be encountered. Necessity has compelled me to adjourn the council. They have Joined with the mob lo ruin the country. You Know they used to threaten to break us up-they now use stronger means, their money-My council became basely corrupt. A veto is useless, and in place of a veto, I sent them the Devil, in the shape of an address. It was a fancy article intended alone to tickle their own delicate ears. It was not intended for the public eye, but addressed
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