Ayish Nov 22. 1832
Col S. F. Austin
Dr Sir ; that purity of sentiment evinced in your letter—and
denying that distinction that public opinion was willing to give is in an
instance of self denial—not ordinary.
I am truely sorry that you declined standing a poll.
You very modestly expressed yourself as to your military
Capacity— common observation often Justify the belief; that those; best
qualified pretend least.
That the fate of Texas will depend upon the people themselves
but little doubt; and of the efficiency of our Militia as little.
I think that we have reason to fear that our constituted authorities
have not felt sufficient strong the impressions of freeman: so
common and almost inherent to people born in U. S. to extend freely
those rights, which the habits and education of Americans have
taught them that they have a right to demand and short of which
will never be satisfyed.
The habits and political arangments of Mexicans; are of a
character calculated to produce a fear that nothing but fear; will prompt
them to extend to the people of Texas the exercise of equal rights.
Had you continued to be a condidate; you would have recd a
common support; with us.
I will thank you if you please to give me the names of all the
Empresarios their limits and places of residence, their agents and
their residences.
Do you think that there is any reason to believe that the President
of U. S. will force the line to snow river.
Has the law or laws, regulating the duties of Alcalda, been translated or printed if so will you please inform my son how to procure
them.
W. McFarland