mcnl of Peace, that most of their Officers the Genral in Chief amongst others, presented me with their Cards, Directory &c and almost congratulated me on our success, in les than half hours time, I saw old deaf Smith (alias the Harvey Birch of Texas) at Full speed Flitting over the Prairie, to congratulate me on my safe delivery from the Hands of the Enemy this meeting was in full view of Goliad, (the Mexican Camp) Deaf Smith appeared lo leap for Joy at our Miraculous escape May the evening of his day be as tranquil and happy as the mereclian of his life has been useful & honorable W D Redd [3236) [TREAT lo AUSTIN ET AL] [ - May, 1836] Memorandum Confidential Muskets.- There are 960 muskets in New orleans: English, Tower proof-oz bore: a first rate article: which I can controul, if not sold, on receipt of orders, given for their delivery, from this place, which can go in a moment, through you, whenever an arrangement can be concluded as follows: 960 l\luskets ..................... 6$ short price is $5760.00 1/3 for cash ..........................$1920.00 1/3 3 mot Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920.00 1/3 may be merged in the loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920 5760.00 Should any portion of these be sold on receipt of the order that may be given, the balance, that arc unsold (whatever be the number) may be delivered instanter. -What think you of this proposition ? ? - I doubt not these 960 Muskets remain unsold yet, hut this I cannot, of course vouch for.- Again: There are 2000 Muskets here of same description, good article tower proof and ounce Ball or bore-The Holders ask for these $4.81 and would amt lo $9620-They will not sell them, Except for part cash, and, balance satisfactory short paper. They refused making any proposition for the sale of them to you or your Govnt. as they arc very cautious prudent folks, and know nothing of Texas affairs. -Probably we can manage it here, lo make an arrangement, for them, and deliver them, at N. orlcans, as soon as they can be sent there, at the same price and terms, as the 960, first spoken of, on this paper-. This, I repeal I think we can manage, provided you, the commissioners, think the good cause,
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