Austin 24th July. [1834.]

Dr Sir

The mail brought but little information beyond Monclova There they have made a (pronuncimento) by which they declare that the acts of the Genl Govt will not be recognized until Congress shall be installed—It seems that Congress and Santa Ana got into collision with each other both became violent, he insisting that they had adjourned and they declaring that the Session would Still continue. Thus things Stood, when they were expelled by an armed force.—As far as I can learn the most respectable States have declared against the President and the general opinion seems to be that he must fall.

Not one word in relation to Austin. Coln Almonte is here; he is intelligent agreeable and apparently candid. He says that Austin will be released soon. That the govt has been grossly imposed on in relation to Texas. That it was Stated in Mexico that we were in a State of open rebellion, and that he was dispatched for the purpose of learning our true Situation that he finds the reports to be worse than false and that his representation will be of the most favorable character.

You will see him before he leaves Texas. Henry Smith is Gefe Politico. Chambers has recd the appointment of Judge (Temporary). My own prospects for that office I conceive by no means flattering. But I shall give myself no trouble or uneasiness about it. The people seem to be determined to run your name for Deputy.

Williamson, as I am informed would be glad to get his name in nomination, but it cannot be done.

This whole upper country is exceedingly sickly; tho not many deaths. I feel an intense anxiety to get home to see my wife my children and my best of friends Besides I really feel some little uneasiness about my health. I am well at present but they fall so rapidly around me that it is Somewhat alarming.

I shall not be able to start down before the first of August. Clayton will certainly be hanged tomorrow. I am told he submits to his fate with but little fortitude.

You will find enclosed a little note to Laura and yourself.

Wm H Jack [Rubric]

T. F. McKinney

[Addressed:] T. F. McKinney Velasco Care of Mims & Sharp Brazoria who will forward it speedily