measures to prevent the execution of your contract with Mr McKinney. Indeed I am fully satisfied that not only the future credit of Texas imperiously demands such a course, but that were you present in N. Orleans, you would not only advocate but insist upon it. Debts arc daily becoming due which I have put off from day to day, with the promise that I should soon receive a Check upon the Bank. The instant it is known that the money goes into other hands, I shall be sued on, al least $5,000, and be obliged to sacrifice my private property when money is worth 3% per month to pay the debts of Texas. I appeal to the honour & justice of the Government whether, under such circumstances I should not be justified in taking any measures to protect myself. But rest assured Gentlemen whatever may be the result of this unfortunate event, the wclfare of Texas will still be nearest my heart, & that I will maintain the public credit. In conclusion I would remark that the responsibilities of this Office are about ninety Thousand Dollars, a sum greater than that of all the donations & advances made upor. private account throughout the United Slates. Shall your agents here, who relying upon the honour of Texas and the faith of your Commissioners, have your support, or shall they be ruined? The answer rests with you. We have too much confidence in the character of the present Government, to doubt a favorable answer. You will shortly receive our accounts & vouchers for every transaction.
I have the Honour to subscribe myself Your Excellency's
Obt St
Wm Bryan General Agent for Texas.
[2595) [BURNET to MORGAN]
Executive Dept. April 6th 1836
To Col. James Morgan
Sir. Your communication of the 4th Inst. is this moment recd. Capt. Harris was ordered to proceed to Anahuac provided he had any families to land there and go on [sic] Galveston and report himself to to the Secretary of the navy &c.
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