San felipe 3rd~ August 1835
Major Ira R. Lewis Esqr
My Dear Sir, I came on Saturday the first inst—but did not know in what
capacity—I thought probably to a convention of all Texas or, at least
to a council of all the department of Brassos—but it turned out to be in
consequence of the order of His Honor James B. Miller etc.— 4
Municipalities was represented, and 3 was not—It turned out as—friend Fisher
predicted—nothing—and so much the better for us—but we felt ourselves
unauthorised to do anything (even recommendatory) because there was not
a full representation—The Honbl Acting Chief [Wily Martin] Informed
us that Doctr Miller had not informed him of any reasons he had for
calling the council etc, that Commissioners (Messrs Gritton and Barrett)
had been sent to see Genl Cos—In order to explain through him
to the president the whole affairs of Texas—The Chief dissolved the counsil,
without a day—but it is understood that he will recommend to those
municipalities not represented in this council to hold elections for delegates, and
that in case of Immergencies, after hearing from our commissioners, he
will call them together again. A question is pending in Columbia on the
subject of Convention or no Convention, and to be tried on Saturday week—
I believe it is the Desire of a Majority of all to keep pease as long as
(hands off) and when our rights and priveleges are invaded to kick like
mules all feet at once— Chambers will wright you—and I must refer
you to Mr. Robbinson etc—for the ballance of the news— My Respects
to Mrs-L. and little ones and believe me Dear Cir Yours truly—
James Kerr
P-S- I will send you the amt of my note in favor of Mr. Chievs— by
the first oppertunity after getting home—
Let me hear from you often—
Mrs- K. has a Jim Crow 16 days old ha, and I start home in a fewe
minnits—
[Addressed:] Major Ira R. Lewis Esqr Mattagorda