New York May 30 1834.
Dear Sir
The moment I learned that your safety was threatened by the
Government of Mexico, I endeavored to procure the interference of
our Government in your behalf. You will see by the inclosed note
from the Secretary of State and the brief indorsement by my
brother Forsyth that such interference was made.
I wrote to you several months ago—I wish that you would answer
that Letter—and favorably too.
Long life and prosperity to you.
H Meigs
Col. Stephen Austin
[Addressed:] Colonel Stephen Austin San Felipe de Austin Texas
[Inclosure]
Department of State
Washington, 26th May, 1834.
The Honorable John Forsythe, Senator of the United States.
Sir:
I have the honor to inform you that in compliance with the request in
your letter to me of the 19th instant, an instruction of the character
suggested by you has been addressed to our diplomatic representative at Mexico.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Louis McLane
The answer to my letter asking interference for your friend Austin
Forsyth.
[Indorsed:] H. Meigs 1834