they are safe. Reinforce and sustain that army, and our wives and children arc secure from pollution. The government will remove to Harrisburgh, but that removal is not the result of any apprehension that the enemy are near us. It was resolved upon as a measure conducive to the common good, before any such report was in circulation, and it has nol been expedited by such report. Again J conjure you, fellow-citizens, listen not to every rumour thal runs, trumpet-tongued, through the country. The government is perfecting arrangements, as rapidly as possible, to insure the transmission of official intelligence, on which they and you may rely with confidence. Let us acquit ourselves like men; gird up the loins of our minds, and by one united, prompt and energetic exertion, turn back this impotent invader; and, planting our standard on the banks of the Rio Grande, dictate to him the terms of mutual recognition. David G. Burnet President of the Republic. Washington, March 18, 1836
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 18th 1836.
Sir.
Though a stranger to you in person yet I am not indifferent to the glorious cause in which the Texians are engaged for Independence and Constitutional liberty in which cause I hope they will be triumphant. I am not disposed to breathe out my wishes in idle speculations and theories. But am anxious to reduce them to practical operation by taking an active part in the contest. I have read with interest the proceedings of the Committee of Vigilance & Safety at Nacodoches on the 6th of February last. for the purpose of authorising Col. Hayden Edwards lo proceed to the United States to solicit donations for the purpose of raising a battalion or regiment of men. This measure I conceive to be an important one and would be successful if properly conducted, and if my services shall be of any value I with great pleasure lender
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