The enclosed papers is from a Confid1~11 tial source- I had forgotten lo mention that the Adjutant General made a demon- stration on the other side with a Detachment S. F, Austin [Rubric] Since the within was wrillcn I have received yours of this afternoon- The forces are not so unequally divided as appears at first view- Travis is constantly out on some extra duly- He is now out, I expect him lo night and must then send him lo excorl the cannon- I wish lo occupy the mill and another position- our prisoners are dayly increasing and require a strong guard. However as equal a division will be made as is compatible with the service-we have many sick- Every thing shall be done 011 my part possible for the service and lo keep up harmony. Our position here is far from being a strong one- we have no bank for defense-a good position can not be found without going too far off. 1 submit these matters to your calm judgement- IL is known that head quarters are here and the main attack will be here if any is made I have just heard from Travis he will not be back unlill late tomorrow- s. F. Austin
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[ 1057) [AUSTIN to CONSULTATION]
Head Quarters, one mile above Bexar, November 1, 1835
To the President of the Consultation of Texas: .... 1 think it would he advisable lo place Gov. Zavala as President of the Convention, and lo send for Gen. Mexia. I merely make the suggestion.... S. F. Austin
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