(Duplicate)
New Orleans July 23th 1836
Hon S. F. Austin
Dr Sir.
During my absence to Natches Mr Ellis addressed you on the twenty
eighth ulto per Schr Pennsylvania, relative to the change of Agents and
the effect it has on the commercial community in this city, I was
immediately called upon for settlement of accounts and urged to make
immediate payment and to meet my personal responsibilities for the Government
of Texas
I have noticed Mr. Ellis' remark respecting the Five thousand Dollars
you deposited with me I hold myself bound to fulfill the understanding
we had and throw myself on the just views and influence of the Late
Commissioners, to protect me from Ruin. On receiving the appointment of Agent
my commercial pursuits were relinquished and my time from that date was
exclusively devoted to the interests of Texas. What has been my reward?—
Disgraced by the proceedings of your Cabinet, without receiving a word of
Explanation! In the Commercial Bulletin of yesterday you will perceive
the proceedings at Washington, which leaves no doubt but the independence
of Texas will soon be recognized,
It is not believed by our most respectable Mexican Merchants that a
force will be sent to Texas this Season— Your attention has been so
often Called to My situation, I say no more on the subject and look for
generosity from the Executive of Texas. Per Schr Flora you—Dr Archer
and Col Wharton will receive packages of papers,
Also I send you two of this date. No late arrivals from Mexico. By
the arrival of Mr Hamecan, I had the pleasure to learn your safe arrival
and trust to receive advices from you next vessel
Wm. Bryan
Gov Viesca has rec. letters by an Arrival from Tampico this morning
which informs him that a revolution has already commenced in Zacatecas
we also have news that an apology has been made to the U S Government
thro the papers for the Insult to the American officers at Tampico and the
Commanding officers of the port dismissd- We also have news that the
Mexican Govert are Making efforts to raise another army by kidnapping
Young and Old and forcing them into service, they will also attempt to
raise Two Million Dollars by forced loans, each Merchant to pay from
1000 to 1500 dollars or go to prison all Foreigners are Arming for self
defence against the rabble dates to the 7th July
[Address:] Gen'l S. F. Austin Velasco pr brig Good Hope