Monclova Sepr 16 34
Dr Sir,
We reached here the day before yesterday. I have found matters
still in great disorders—the old Governor abdicated and a new one
elected, by a few persons here—Saltilla still holding out with her
Governor besides as we understand—; a scene of things that no
human being can unravel—
We have no intelligence that can be relied on in regard to Col°
Austin,—There is a kind of rumor now, that he has escaped from
prison, but I place no confidence in it—
We have delayed here, to get a memorial from the present
Governor, soliciting his discharge—We had an audience of his excellency
to day, (A very polite, amiable looking old man) and had every
assurance of his willingness to cooperate with the Texas
Ayuntamientos.—Padilla introduced us in a very cordial manner, and this evening
he has informed us that he had made out the dispatches of the
Governor would procure his signature in the morning, and hand then
over to us—If the address of the Governor should be as favorable as
it is promised to be, it may be of much service—In the morning we
shall start on our way
There are various rumors in regard to Santa Annas plans—Some
of them are very unfavorable—Time will tell which are true—I refer
you to my letter of this date to Mr Bell for the fuller account as to
these rumors etc—being at the present moment a little pressed for
time—
I think now we shall meet with no further delay between this and
Mexico—Mr Jack and myself are both in good health and everything
considered, in pretty good spirits—
P. W. Grayson
P. S. Please say to Mrs. Perry, that I think (if my opinion is
indeed of any value) that she need entertain no fears for the fate of
her brother
P. W. G.
We have received the memorial desired from the Governor and it is
all we could wish—
P. W. G.
The old man Padilla has been very cordial and zealous—
Sept 17
[Addressdd:] Mr James F. Perry San Fellipe de Austin Texas
Care of Dock Miller San Fellipe