Ayish Nov 22. 1832

Col S. F. Austin

Dr Sir ; that purity of sentiment evinced in your letter—and denying that distinction that public opinion was willing to give is in an instance of self denial—not ordinary.

I am truely sorry that you declined standing a poll.

You very modestly expressed yourself as to your military Capacity— common observation often Justify the belief; that those; best qualified pretend least.

That the fate of Texas will depend upon the people themselves but little doubt; and of the efficiency of our Militia as little.

I think that we have reason to fear that our constituted authorities have not felt sufficient strong the impressions of freeman: so common and almost inherent to people born in U. S. to extend freely those rights, which the habits and education of Americans have taught them that they have a right to demand and short of which will never be satisfyed.

The habits and political arangments of Mexicans; are of a character calculated to produce a fear that nothing but fear; will prompt them to extend to the people of Texas the exercise of equal rights.

Had you continued to be a condidate; you would have recd a common support; with us.

I will thank you if you please to give me the names of all the Empresarios their limits and places of residence, their agents and their residences.

Do you think that there is any reason to believe that the President of U. S. will force the line to snow river.

Has the law or laws, regulating the duties of Alcalda, been translated or printed if so will you please inform my son how to procure them.

W. McFarland