against it. ... General Cos wriles that he wa11ls lo be al peace with us; and he appears lo be disposed to cajole and soothe us. Ugarlachea does the same.... God knows what we arc lo do! I am dC'lermined, for one, to go with my counll·ymen: right or wrong, 'sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish,' I am with them! [William 13. TravisJ
[James Bowie Nacogdoches]
[455] [CHAMBERS Lo LEWIS]
San Felipe July 31st 1835
Majr. Ira R. Lewis, Dear Majr.
I am again in this elisium and very anxious lo see you for many reasons. I am here for the purpose of organizing the Court, and of representing the Municipality of Gonzalez in lhe approaching council convoked by the Chief. Old Capt. Marlin and myself have come apparently lo a good understanding, and he will support lhe courl. l shall proceed in a shorl time lo Nacogdoches for the same purpose and to quiet lhe war party. They tell me you have given the war shoop; is il so Come, now be quiet. I wish lo swear in the officers before I leave here. Please send up my trunks, books, etc. by the first opportunity, as I shall need them. Please present my kindest remembrances to JVlrs. Lewis, and lo my Jillie sweet hearts. Oh! how much older I have grown. T. Jefferson Chambers [Addressed: J i\lajr. Ira R. Lewis Matagorda
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