(3060] [GRAY to HARDEMAN ET AL]
New Orleans May 15, 1836
Gentlemen,
I took the liberty of writing to the President a few days ago, on the subject of publishing the constitution of Texas, ·and lest that letter may not have reached him I now take a similar liberty with you which I hope you will excuse, and attribute to the true motive, a deep interest in the well doing of Texas. I have grieved ever since my arrival in The U.S. at my unsuccessful application to the Executive for a Copy of it. It is much enquired for here, & on the road as I travelled, and it was wanted on the trial of the crew of the Invincible, as a means of proving your nationality, and the completeness of your political institutions. The interest of Texa~ suffers in various ways for want of the due publication of that Instrument, and if I had it I could have had it printed before this time, and have returned them to you by the squadron that sails this day. If you have been able to get it printed in Texas, I beg of you, that a copy may be forwarded to my, address-either to the care of the agency here, or to be put into the Post office-or both. And if it is not printed, I hope a m.s. copy will be sent me, and I will have it duly published in the U. S. Besides its general circulation I want it for a little publication that I propose making if I have time. Much has already been lost, which cannot be recalled. The glorious Victory of San Jacinto has created a general sensation of joy, in this community. The sympathy in behalf of Texas is decidedly on the increase, I hope the good work will be followed up, and that the sufferings of the country will be brought to a speedy end. With sentiments of respect and regard, I am Your Obt Svt. Wm. Fairfax Gray [To Bailey Hardeman, T. J. Rusk, and Robert Potter]
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