cau~e ~,•herein your friends witness with pleasure the glory you are ach1evmg for yourself. He has also instructed me to say, that he doubts not, but that you will keep an eye lo his interests in these troublesome times. I take great pleasure in subscribing myself most truly
Yr frind and Servant D. Jackson Townsend
To Genl. Sarni Houston Texas
[1243) [BARRETT to PUBLIC J
Council-Hall, San Felipe de Austin, November 19, 1835
Fellow-Citizens of Texas
The foregoing letter has first been received, and read before the General Council, left in Charge of the provisional government. It speaks a language too cheering in prospect of success against our enemies, not to arouse the most ardent patriotism in the bosom of every friend of liberty, and especially in the hearts of our fcllow-ci tizens of Texas. By a resolution unanimously adopted in your Council, we are prompted to call upon our fellow citizens at this juncture, to rally around the standard of their country, and unite in accomplishing the glorious object contemplated in the letter from the commanding general before Bejar, and rid Texas of the last vestige of her enemies. The incitements of this must be felt in every mind: freedom and the establishment of our rights, are the objects, and glory is the certain consequence of success. We assure you, fellow citizens, that your army now in the field, has the warmest feelings, and most unaltered determination of your representatives to give it aid, comfort and support. Come, then: liberty and your country call!-thc gratitude of your country will speedily be manifested through her representatives now assembled, in substantial bounties, and liberal rewards such as brave and patriotic men may ever hope from an intelligent and grateful people. It may be satisfactory to volunteers who engage in this glorious enterprize to know that all the supplies of provisions and clothing suited to the necessities of this inclement season have
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