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it is understood that they were prepared to rlefend their opinions and rights by arms, so soon as the central law had reached them. Zacatecas is oppressed, but ready to take advantaae of the first opportunity to revenge her wrongs. t> Durango is also ready, as soon as she can hope for assistance. Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon rise the moment an attack is made on Matamoras; and San Luis Potosi will instantly follow. The central government is sadly distressed for funds to carry on their despotic dispositions; and if one or two of their ports are taken, they will have to yield without striking a blow. Their army is scattered, and cannot be united with safety. A number of liberal and able officers are devoted to the cause of liberty; and when the principles on which the freemen of Texas have taken up arms, are known, i.e., the defence of the Constitution of 1824, the whole republic will rise at once, and the final destruction of Santa Ana, centralism and the Spanish party, may be considered as the immediate result. J: Grant
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San Felipe 13th Nov 1835
Confidential -Dear Sir, On yesterday the Convention without the expression of any wish on my part, elected me General in Chief of the forces to be raised in Texas, and commander of all those who may hereafter be called into service. Thus situated, I take leave to offer you the appointment of Inspector General of the Army; it being within my gift. You will please intimate your acceptance if the same should be agreeable to you. Your rank of course will be that of Colonel in the line. So soon as convenient, (should you accept the appoint- ment) I will require you to join me, at this place, or wherever the Head Quarters of the Army may be established. But, my dear Sir, if your presence is necessary for the safety of the army _in camp, or is in any wise necessary, do not aba':don it! Two days smce the agent started to New Orleans for artillery and means to reduce San Antonio.- When can they reach camp? Not before March next! Wou'd it not be best to raise a nominal siege:- fall back to Labehai and Gonzales, leaving a sufficien_t force for_ the protection of the frontier (which by the bye, will not be mvaded) furlough the balance of the army to comfortable homes, and when the Artillery,
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