memorandum—
1—A short general view of the political situation of the whole
Mexican republic in November last—all in revolution and so disorganized that it was not known in Texas whether any legitimate
government existed. Also a view of its present situation so far as is
known and the tryumph of the liberal party by the success of Santa
Anna and the pacification under the plan of Zavaleta.
2—A short view of the situation of Texas at that time owing to
the revolution in Mexico and the danger of falling into anarchy for
the want of adequate local govt, and the consequent necessity of
doing something to preserve the public peace and order.
3—Its present situation as to the administration of justice and
all the departments of the local government. The distance from the
present seat of government its disimilarity from Coahuila in climate
productions, situation, etc, etc.
4—A general recapitulation shewing the necessity of a State
government to protect the rights of the natives, as well as those of the
people of Texas.
5—As to the manner of applying for admission as a state of the
Mexican confederation—quote the law of 7th May 1824, as the basis
of the right to petition for a state government and conclude with the
opinion that such a petition should be made accompanied with the
project of a constitution to be drawn up in strict conformity in the
national constitution—etc, etc.
[Stephen F. Austin]