William P Harris and John W Moore to Stephen F Austin, 09-23-1835

Harrisburg 23d Sept. 1835

Dear Sir Your communication of the 21st. was Recd this morning with its enclosures we have dispatched an Express to Lynchburg and Genl. Zavala, with copies of all the documents recommending them to forward the same or copies to Trinity and Bevel Settlements I have forwarded your letter to Genl. Zavalla and the people below on the Bay and will assist the Govr on his way to San fillipe the officers of the militia and volunteer corps are calling their Commands together and will be in readiness for any service when they may be wanting Some will leave on Saturday next for the rendezous at Leagues old place if convenient let us know when the corp of reserve leaves San fellipe that the troops from this quarter may meet them at some point below— all to a man in this quarter are preparing for the defence of their country against military tyranny and despotism— Texas and Liberty is the motto—

Mr. Geo F. Richardson chairman of the Committee of Safety and Vigilence has gone to Lynchburg as an express with a copy of the documents to see them forwarded as required Therefore the committee of safety and vigilence of this place has no organ through which they can at this time answer their communication—