almost destitute of supplies and but little hope, of getting them from the interior soon-If Genral Mexia has gone to attack Matamoros and succeeds, in taking that place this one will fall of course- As to Texas affairs, much more depends at present on a proper regulation of the civil Govt. than 0:1 the military operations- If there is unanimity and prudence and no party work, in the civil department, all will go right the fate of Texas depends mainly on this-we ought to get united to the U. S. as soon as possible, it is the best we can do farewell S. F. Austin How I envy a poor and obscure man in his quiet cottage, free from care and trouble and faction-A We have cannonading every day. to day it has been very brisk for several hours-no harm has been done to any of our men-we hear that several have been killed and wounded inside one mexican soldier was killed this morning who was attempting to reconnoiter our battery
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(1270) [BARRET to AUSTIN]
Greensburg Ky Novr 22d. 1835
S. F. Austiri Esq. Dear Sir
This will be handed you by my friend Doctr Wm. Mottley whom I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance - Doctr Mottley is highly respectable & a graduate of Transylvania - He visits your interesting Country with the expectation of settling himself there for life, & to offer you his professional aid in support of the Cause in which you are so ardently & I hope successfully engaged, & in which every American feels so warm an interest - You will please extend to him your usual polite attention, & I hope will give him your aid in procuring such a situation as may be agreeable to him - I regret that the situation of my family & my pursuit in life will not at this time admit of my being with you in your struggle, but that success & prosperity may speedily Crown your efforts, & attend you individually is the most ardent wish of Your Friend & Obt. Servant Wm. D. Barret
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