The matter has been investigated which induced the summons
of A. C. Buckner before me, and the result of such investigation
has satisfied me that the acts of said Buckner which were deemed
exceptionable proceeded from misconception, and the said Buckner
having manifested a submission to the Laws and authorities of the
Government—Therefore in order that the public may be satisfied as
to the result of this matter it is directed that the whole affair be
dismissed, under the belief that his deportment will be such as to
merit the approbation of the authorities of the Government and the
more effectually to avoid any excitement which a reference to the
subject in private conversation might create it is recommended that
it be totally forgotten and consigned to oblivion.
San felipe de Austin 13 June 1825.
Stephen F. Austin [Rubric]
To James Cummins Esqr
[On the reverse:]
La hospitalidad y amistad qe. hacia los extrangeros caracteriza
los Mexicanos, con q. este sujeto fue tratado en lo interior, ha
producido tal efecto sobre su orgullo propio qe. piensan qe. tiene
influxo pa. trastornar un Estado y ahora según me dice el va llevar
sus quejas al Congreso del Estado—estas consiste en esto—