I have received your communication of the 8th inst. accompanying
a letter of Colonel Guerra of the 7th also a copy of the articles of
agreement, entered into between that officer and yourself on the 6th.
You are pleased to say to me in your communication that you and
Colonel Guerra agree that I ought to accompany you in your
expedition to Texas, in order to contribute by my influence in the colonies
to calm the passions of the people unhappily aroused there, In
answer, I have the honor to say that I am ready to accompany you
and anxious to contribute with all my power to the service of my
adopted Country. At the same time I would observe that I am
convinced that the Colonists of Texas have no views opposed to the
integrity of the Mexican Government. The disturbances there were
in consequence of the arbitrary conduct of the Officers of the
General Government and excesses committed against the Constitution
and rights of the State of Coahuila and Texas, and had no other
cause, How ever I believe that my presence in Texas is necessary
to calm the irritation and to restore harmony.
I avail myself of this occasion to present to you the assurances of
my respect and consideration
God and Liberty
Stephen F. Austin
Matamoras July 9th 1832