At. Bells Monday morning July 25, 1834

D Sir,

I enclose you a letter from Mr. Jack of S. Fellipe to Mr. McKinney—It contains some important information in regard to affairs in the interior-—An open falling out between S. Anna and Congress— But what I wish to call your attention to in the letter, is that part of it which speaks of Mr. Almonte being in S. Fellipe, and his opinions in regard to Colo Austin— The business of this Gentleman in Texas, as he says himself—was to learn the actual condition of things here, the feelings of the people etc. The Government according to his statement, had been receiving contradictory rumors in relation to Texas for a good while, some representing it preparing for rebellion, and others again contradicting all this— It appears he is well pleased with the appearance of things, and says he will make favorable representations to the Government.— and gives it as his opinion that Colo. Austin will soon be released—

This appears to put rather a new face upon the subject—so much so, that I have thought, you and others might be inclined to think perhaps, that the trip of Jack and myself might be unnecessary— For myself I scarcely know what to think—the distractions in the Interior make all judgment no better than guessing-— In such a state of things I am doubtful of everything, and as much of any good we can do by going on as of any thing else—

If the S. Anna party holds out a while, Almonte as he belongs to it of course, will undoubtedly be able to do a great deal-— But if the party goes down, perhaps his influence may go with it— But of this we know nothing, and as I have said, can only guess-

As you are about to incur more trouble and expence in this business, than any one else I thought it well to put you in possession of this new view of the subject, that you might reflect upon it and conclude as you pleased— It would be well for you I think to hold some talk with the McNeils, and get the benefit of their opinions, as they are pretty well qualified to judge of Mexican affairs,—and by all means see McKinney, whose judgment on the matters would be no less important—

Besides you know he has taken upon himself a good deal of troubles-—which he would of course think it well enough to save. if there be no real necessity for it—

Whatever you may conclude on down there, I am certain will be satisfactory up here, to Mr. Bell and others-

Do not think that I am getting reluctant or faint hearted about the trip, for I assure you I am cheerfully disposed to make it if necessary, and would be as ready to give it up, if those who are more interested, in the financial matters that relate to it should advise in that way—

Decide on the matter therefore, without the least regard to any feeling of mine particularly for I assure you I am quite easy either way—

I think I can answer for Mr. Young [and] Mr. Jack in the same way—

P W Grayson

James F. Perry Peach Point