Nashville, Feb'y 14th. 1836
all goes on prosperously for Texas in this part of the world— I have
never been in a place where I have met with more genuine hospitality and
enthusiastic patriotism—
We can get all the aid we need to sustain our independence and I think
it will not be difficult to procure the recognition of the U. S. Govt,—
Nothing is wanted but union and concert of action and of purpose at home and
an unqualified declaration of independence at once— That of 7th, Nov'r
has been made an absolute declaration of independence, by the acts of the
Mexicans by submitting to centralism and of the Govt, in invading us, and
no act of that government for the sale or transfer of Texas, to any one, can
be or ought to be, in any manner valid, or obligatory on the people of
Texas -
- We all have the same great interest at stake, and the same
objects—which are the total separation of Texas from Mexico, and our
independence as a new republic, or annexation to the U. S. under proper
guarantees— All we have to do is to keep this object in view and labor
solely with an eye to its accomplishment, and to the public good and
general happiness, regardless of personalities, or parties, or anything
else-
- I had no idea before I left home of the deep and general
interest that is felt for the cause of Texas, or of the influence which my
opinions seem to have in this country—had I known it sooner, I should
have been less cautions than I have been, about precipitating the people of
Texas into a declaration of independence— The responsibility, however,
would have been very great on me had I contributed to involve the settlers
whom I had been instrumental in drawing to that country, before I was
certain they would be sustained. I am now confident they will be fully
and promptly sustained in their independence, and that the sooner such a
declaration is made the better— Besides, the reasons for leaving open any
door, however small, for a re-union with Mexico have ceased, for all parties
have united against us—
S. F. A.