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ambitious and dangerous attempts of Santa Anna al centralism, consolidation and dictation, and that they are determined lo pledge their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, in defence of "God and liberly." Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be forwarded to the heads of the municipalities of Nacogdoches and San Augustine, and that they be published in the Red River Herald. The above resolutions having been adopted by acclamation, the meeting was addressed in an eloquent and appropriate manner by Messrs. Wilkins, Kaufman and Thompson, who spoke of the wrongs sustained by the people of Texas at the hands of Santa Anna, of the stern and patriotic resolution which was manifested by them, not lo succumb to the machinations by · which it was attempted to infringe and destroy their rights, and to reduce them into the state of vassals to the arch apostate of liberty, who has already filled the measure of his wicked ambition, by destroying the freedom of the Mexican slates. On motion, resolved, that the meeting adjourn, to meet on Wednesday next. · John Sibley, chairman J.B. Carr, secretary.
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[775] [SMITH ET AL to MOORE]
Gonzales Oct. 7 1835
To John H. Moore Commanding Col.
You are hereby requested to accept the medical services of the undersigned, who without any distinction of grade, have with a special eye to the good of their country, constituted themselves a board for the volunteer army of Texas- With sentiments pf both consideration we subscribe ourselves yours sincerely.
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William P. Smith Thos. P. Gazley
T. Kenney
Joseph E. Field Amos Pollard
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