(780) [DIMITT to AUSTIN J
( Philip Dimitt to Stephen F. Austin, October 8, 1835, concernmg the activities of Lorenzo de Zavala and Pedro J. l\liracle.J
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(781) [GRAY to BARRETT]
Oct. 8, 1835
Col. Barrett Dear Sir:
·when I was at Doctor Gozley's some time since I left a large knife which knife I understand you have in your possession, and that you say you purchased it of me, there must be some mistake about the knife. You will therefore hand it to the bearer. By doing so you will much oblige.
Yours respectfully, F. C. Gray
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Head Quarters, Texas-Department of Nacogdoches, Oct. 8,
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1835. Department Orders.
The time has arrived when the revolutions in the interior of Mexico have resulted in the creation of a dictator, and Texas is compelled to assume an attitude defensive of her rights, and the property of her citizens. Our oaths and pledges to the Constitution have been preserved inviolate. Our hopes of promised benefits have been deferred. Our constitutions have been declared at an end, while all that is sacred is menaced by arbitrary power! The priesthood and the army are to mete out the measure of our wretchedness. War is our only alternative! War, in defense of our rights must be our motto! Volunteers are invited to our standard. Liberal bounties of
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