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[ Vicente Arreola, Monclova, to Domingo de Ugartechca, Bexar, August 18, 1835, about military affairs in Coahuila. J
[526} [COS lo UGARTECHEA]
[Marlin Perfecto de Cos to Domingo de Ugarlechea, August 18, 1835, about affairs in Texas. J
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The Commanding Officer at Nacogdoches - To the Military
Commander at Bexar.
I have informed Your Lordship, by last mail, of the state of affairs in the locality, up lo the time; I must now stale to you what has occured since. Three days ago, some men who endeavor to spread rebeUion, agreed lo hold a popular meeting in this town; however the generality of the inhabitants refused to attend it. Nor further steps were taken since, besides announcing the meeting for another day, not yet stated. From what I could understand, it seems Lhal they try to form an alliance with the Indians of this frontier; bul I do not believe that they can succede, because the Indians are not disposed to be hostile to the Mexicans. I have also understood that they hope to receive money from New Orleans for the support of the revolution, although I cannot affirm the fact, all their movements being of course kept secret. So soon as they can succede in holding a meeting, they intend to pass a resolution lo the effect that all those who shall refuse their assistance lo the revolutionary plan, shall forfeit their property, for the benefit of the faction. I am convinced that a great many persons are opposed to that measure which would be a difficult execution. llowever, those men alter their view and plans ever day, according lo the rumors continually kept afloat. Such is the state of affairs in this section of country; it may prove fatal to tlu: generality of the inhabitants, and more
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