will then occupy that open and elevated stand which is due to the American people worthy of Andrew Jackson-for it will occupy above board the position which this nation as a people now occupy in heart and in feeling and in wishes, a position which they are now defending in obedience to the noblest impulses of the heart by acts and with their blood, as warm hearts, noble spirits always do. Respectfully your native countryman and obt. scrvt. S. F. Austin Of Texas. [Endorsed by Jackson:] The writer did not renect that we have a treaty with Mexico, and our national faith is pledged to support it. The Texans before they took the step to declare themselves Independent which has aroused all Mexico against them ought to have pondered well-it was a rash and premature act, our neutrality must be faithfully maintained. [2765) [BANISTER to BURNET] To his Excellency the President of the Republic of Texas I now hold a commission given by Col. Ed. A. Wharton as a Commissary at the Port of the Brazos; as that commission has, by necessity, been expired, I will either accept of a Capt's. Commission to rec-ruit or a regular Commission of Commissary. I have business in New Orleans and think with my acquaintance, I could recruit there to some extent. C. 8. Banister 1st Lieut. N. 0 . Greys Actg. Comy. Galveston Island
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