to save the country, cannot hope to participate in the benefits of it salvation. Union is all important. Our numbers are few; but they are a band of heroes and they fear not the issue. The cordial concurrence of every citizen is desirable; but the few that still maintain opposition are not dreaded: their number is small their influence insignificant. But Texas expects every man lo do his duty. The door of consiliation is open, and all arc invited lo enter. They will be received with cordiality: the past forgotten: the future only regarded. But the times art: critical, the emergency is pressing and calls for energy and decision. Texas is al war, and any citizen who shall be found in practices inimical to her high interests will he dealt with according to the utmost rigors of military law. The Committee urge these things not in a spirit of dictation, but of friendly admonition: not to alarm, but to convince, and to allure every misguided citizen into the path of duty of interest and of honor. The aged and the infirm, who cannot lake the field, can contribute of their substance. The young, the robust and the gallant, are invited to repair to the camp, to unite with their brethren in arms and exhibit themselves the worthy descendants of the heroes of 76. Horses, arms, ammunition, are wanted. Sturdy hands and brave hearts are wanted to repel the storm of desolation that lowers over our beautiful country. Let no man hold back too long: there is danger in delay: there is mischief in disuniQn: there is safety, happiness and a speedy peace in a unit prompt and decisive exertion of our strength. The Committee would repeal the motto of the gallant hero of Trafalgar, Texas "expects every man to do his duty" Liberty October 24th 1835
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Jim Devore Wm. Hardin B. M. Sparks 1-1. W. Farley
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To Citizen Jos. Bryan member of the Permanent Council San Felipe
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