[From Williams Papers, Rosenberg Library, Galveston, Tex.]
April 30/31
Dr Sir.
I have only time to say that the Session is closed (thank God) for
this year—no harm has been done, which is saying a great deal for
such a body as this has been. I think that some good will be effected
next year.
The points you speak of as to locating low down on Colorado, and
to Mexicans must remain untill I get home—do nothing with them
at all.
The Trinity affair is at last beginning to make a proper impression
on the mind of the Govr. and I am more pleased with him than I
was—I think he will take [a] stand.
I go to Matamoros, and have strong hopes of a favourable result
tho I have doubts. They will be all removed one way or the other
in a month more.
The clock is striking 8 which is the hour of closing the mail so
remember to all and farewell.
S F Austin
I leave next Sunday, that is tomorrow week for Matamoros in
company wTith Chambers
[Addressed:] Al Sor Sam. M. Williams admor. de correos en la
villa de Austin.