will be Very much in your favor and a greal proleclion to Vessels bound into any of your ports-Mrs Holley writes me She has made arrangements for publishing in Lexington, an other Texas-to be out in about Six weeks. with a re4uest that I send her 2000 Copies of the Mpa, to her first with some additions she has suggested- She was not then aware of your troubles. which when she hears it may delay her book-I had a Visit from brother Charles a Short time Since who takes a great interest in your affairs. So that I can report all friends well- I shauld be happy to hear from you since your return, but know I ought not to look for it when you must have so many Calls upon your Lime-Mrs Austin's best regards J no. P. Austin
[ 11231 [AUSTIN to PRESIDENT of CONSULTATION]
Head Quarters Novr. 8-1835 The determination of the army as expressed today is to remain here at all hazards I shall remain with them, altho my own judgment assures me that my proper station is in the convention, and that a man of robust health could do more good as a commander than I could- It is an office that I never sought, and tryed to avoid, and wish to be relieved from if another who is more competent can be appointed- I have no ambition but to serve the country in the station where it is considered I can best serve- I believe that my worn out constitution is not adapted to a military command, neither have I ever pretended to be a military man- Bexar will now be closely invested and the men shall be kept as near the place as possible S. F. Austin All now depends on the speedy arrival of strong reenforce- ments. To the President of the Consultation of Texas San Felipe [by] Dr. Richardson.
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