Austin 22 March 1831
My Dear Sir
I do not pretend this scrawl as an answer to your truly
interesting letter of 19th ultimo, but as I really feel that your Texas friends
have not received your unwearied attentions with that return they
have merited, I determined that you should at least hear from me
in acknowledgement of the receipt of your favours, even tho I be
unable to make mine interesting.
I do most perfectly coincide with you in your opinions respecting
the policy and the probable results of the death of Guerrero and
more especially as the Mexican people appear fond of change and
novelty.
I cannot account in full for your not having recd any papers since
13th Novr as I have forwarded to you several numbers, nevertheless
a part of the failure has arrisen from a suspension of the paper for
want of materials. You will perceive by the numbers that go by
this mail that a change has been made, and I assure you that it is
an important one. and must prove beneficial to the country
Williamson, partner of Mr Aiken is an excellent workman, and quite the
gentleman, and they must succeed
Your friends here have viewed with great [satisfaction?] the
management of your bark thro, the storms shoals, and hurricanes under
which you took the helm: for myself I must say I am truly happy
at your perfect success, because had you not succeeded no merit
would have been given you nor, no credit allowed for the truly
unfortunate circumstances that surrounded your station on entering
the discharge of your duties. You will excuse me for enclosing a
paper and a half of a paper to you with the last numbers, as I do it
to convince you that you are not forgotten, and have friends who
are not ashamed to be so considered.
Williamson was in the office when I recd your letter, and desired
me when writing to remember him affectionately to you, and
furthermore say that he would be careful your papers should be
forwarded regularly.
Thank God we are getting on harmoniously old friends have
cured old grievances, and left the unhappy and restless beings Ira
and Hosea H. to brood over their own spleen. We are without
news, fine planting season, and I am busily engaged in settling
families We have the commissioner here. If time permits I will
write you by the next mail and give you my opinions of the
situation of Texas in the mean time accept the assurances of my best
feelings, and desires for your success health and happiness
Samuel M Williams [Rubric]