some point below. all lo a man in this quarter arc preparing for the defence of their country against military tyrany and despotism. Texas & Liberty is the mollo- y ours in hasle Wm. Harris John W. Moore Mr. Geo. F. Richardson chairman of Lhe Committee of Safely and Vigilance has gone lo Lynchburg as an express with copy of the documents lo see them forwarded as required. therefore the committee of Safety and Vigilance of this place [illegiblej through which they can at this time answer their communication- Wm. P. Harris [Addressed:] Col. Stephen F. Austin Sanfelipe
[663) [MERCER to AUSTIN]
23d Sept 1835
Dear Sir,
The present t.ime is both critical, and important. Critical on account of our disorganized situation; and difficult bccaw,e our rights are invaded when we are without resourscs. The people hail your appearance in Texas al this Lime as one of the happiest events; because they believe you arc capable of managing our difficult affairs beller than we could without you. We wish you to head the present expedition against General Coss in person believing your prcsancc will be much ncaded; to unite the people, enforce obedience-, and Lo plan the movements of the troops. Believe me Sir J use no flattery with you but speak what I hdicve to he the truth in friendship. We arc all alive lo the cause of defense in this part, and will attend lo cv<'ry thing that will promote the cause we are aLout lo irnbark in. We know no party hen:, hut arc united in the G<~rwral cause. The :mhjcd of the Consultation will be promptly all<~ndccl lo in this part. Eli ~lcnw I Addressed: I Col Austin San Fdip<~ T1~xas
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