San Felipe Nov 5th 1835

Dear Genl.

I would say something of the proceedings of our Convention were it not that you will get the most important transactions in the hand bill of the first days proceedings— Yesterday, however, the day was principally occupied in discussion on the resolution offered by Mr. Wharton appointing a committee "to make a declaration to the world setting forth the reasons for which we take up arms etc" Though the discussion was lengthy and animated yet coolness and moderation pervaded throughout the debate.

Your opinion as to what you believed should be the course to pursue was introduced as well as several plans all of which were referred to the committee on the subject. Whatever may be the decision it will be unanimous. My opinion is, however, that a large majority will declare for the principles of the Constitution of 1824—

Unanimity and good feeling I believe is the order of the day—and I trust all will go well.

I am waiting to see what the Convention will do on the subject of raising money before I attempt to obtain it on your own account. I believe they will raise it. They ought to do it I am certain—

Last night was a cold and stormy night, and I thought of you and the army—that perhaps you were in the broad prairy without cover and perhaps destitute of wood. I regret to hear your health is not good; and fear, the hardships of the Camp and what is worse, the labor of the mind will endanger your health.

Had a conversation with Genl. Houston today—I believe he has the interest of our country at heart. He made the best speech yesterday I have ever heard; the whole tenour of it went to harmonize the feelings of the people and to produce unanimity of sentiment.

I think there is little doubt of much aid and assistance from the United States.

Had the favor this evening of seeing your letter to Dr R Peebles in which you advise to suspend for the present, any farther locations in land. Little business has been done in the land office for some time past, and I can assure you no advantages has, or will be taken of those who are in the field.

Mr. Jack however can tell you what has been done. Now on another subject.

I have written to brother Tom, that without we had more materials in our printing establishment, it was impossible to do work to any extent that it was all important, as well for ourselves as the interest of the Country to send an agent immediately to N. Orleans for the purpose of getting what articles we want, and extend our subscription list, without a great patronage, can not stand the heavy expense of carrying on the office— We have sufficient weight of type, but not proportion Mr. Baker can not be spared, because he is our only translator—I can not go for the reasons of my pressing business, as well of other things, as the improvement of the printing office. This is, therefore, to request you to give Thomas a furlough so soon as you think he can be spared that he may go to the U S for the purposes above named. My reason for saying so much to you is, that I discovered from his last letter he was determined not to come home till after the campaign; and unless you thought he could better serve the country by forwarding our printing establishment, he would not consent to come from the field.

Excuse me for troubling you with so long a letter, and believe me

G. Borden Jr [Rubric]

[Addressed:] S. F. Austin Commander in Chief American Army San Antonio