John P Coles to Stephen F Austin, 08-18-1832
Summary: Fears that abandonment of Tenoxtitlan by Colonel Ruiz will expose his settlement to Indians, who are threatening.
Dear Sir
It appears that the Inhabitants above here are all in confusion and I am vary much afraid unless some Incouragement is given to them they will not Remain. The affair of the Indians killing Reed has alarmed them vary much, and Ruis will Leave the garreson in five days as I am informed and unless there is something done I hear the Setlers above there will all Leave about that time and in this being the Case we should become a Frontier—- Smith is coming over and perhaps you could Recommend some plan to them to prevent there Breaking up If you can satisfy them and Keep them there I should be vary glad
John Williams and his party appears to be Troublesome to the
Inhabitants above and they Look upon him to be a vary dangerous
man. I vary much fear that Williams is a vary Bad and
Troublesome man and particularly at this time he is now sent down a
prisoner you will be able to Learn from the documents all about
J P Coles [Rubric]
[Addressed:] Col. S. F. Austin Town of Austin