for the proposed consultation, should be held al Washington, that place being first designated, and generally understood, as being the place, considering the objections lo its being held at Washington, more easily obviated, than the prejudices that might arise in the minds of many, on its being altered lo San Felipe- This committee have ere this communicated with the people of Red River about Pecan Point country, presuming however that they will not act at all on this subject.- This Committee will, in compliance- with your final recommendation, see that their delegates are furnished with all the statistical information, practicable to be obtained- Rcspy Your fellow Citizens- Philip A Sublett Wm Inglish Albert G Kellogg Wm. Garret To W. Martin, S. F. Austin other others, committee of vigilence and safety for the jurisdiction of Austin- [Addressed:] To the Committee of Safety and Correspondence for the jurisdiction of Austin- San Felipe Texas-
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Mill Creek, Sept 22nd 1835
Col. S. F. Austin,
Dear Sir ;Since leaving town, I have had many enquires made of me, as to the location of the convention. It seems, to be uncertain, whether it is to be al Washington or San Felipe de Austin, as both places have been recomemencled and there has been no decision as to where it is to be- Would it not be well, for the call to be made by the most competent authority we have, and the place definitely designated, or at least recommended? Your arguments in favor of the Town of Austin, as expressed in the letter are powerful and will prevail if presented to the people of the several municipalities of Texas, through the proper channels- The spirit of "War" in defence of Texas and our dearest rights has infused itself into the minds of the people and I think ii will require but little exertion to gel troops together for the promotion of any project which you recommend-
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