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of the two envoys to the United States was, furthermore, to be explained as arising from the fear of the Junta that Anglo-American forces, if once allowed to enter Texas, might refuse to leave. They were to plead that the people of Texas knew the Anglo-Americans from sad ex- perience.39 Munoz and Galan, if successful in eluding the Revolutionists, were to deliver the true message to Nemesio Salcedo, Commandant General of the Interior Provinces in Coahuila. The Junta did not dare trust their message to writing. The deputies were to tell Don Nemesio verbally that he could count on the support of the people of Texas in upholding the legitimate authority of Spanish rulers, and that they were ready to rise as one to sustain him. True to their promise, the Junta made everything public. Zambrano and the other members marched in solemn procession on March 8, x8II, from the Government House to the middle of Military Plaza. There before the assembled crowd they delivered to Captain Munoz and Galan their commissions and repeated their instructions. Just as solemnly, the two deputies took their commissions and promised to observe their instruc- tions faithfully:'° Little did they foresee the far-reaching effect of this mission on Coahuila and Texas, which was to help check temporarily the progress of the movement for independence in Mexico, and join the future of the two provinces for more than a quarter of a century. 1811, Nacogdoches Archives. This document is a perfect example of the political shrewdness of Zambrano and his associates. '°Report of the Deputies of the Province of Texas to Commandant General Nemesio Salcedo, May 4, 181 1, Nacogdoches Archives. 39 Governing Council to Lieutenant General Jose Ximenez, March S,
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