Monclova Sepr 16 34

Dr Sir,

We reached here the day before yesterday. I have found matters still in great disorders—the old Governor abdicated and a new one elected, by a few persons here—Saltilla still holding out with her Governor besides as we understand—; a scene of things that no human being can unravel—

We have no intelligence that can be relied on in regard to Col° Austin,—There is a kind of rumor now, that he has escaped from prison, but I place no confidence in it—

We have delayed here, to get a memorial from the present Governor, soliciting his discharge—We had an audience of his excellency to day, (A very polite, amiable looking old man) and had every assurance of his willingness to cooperate with the Texas Ayuntamientos.—Padilla introduced us in a very cordial manner, and this evening he has informed us that he had made out the dispatches of the Governor would procure his signature in the morning, and hand then over to us—If the address of the Governor should be as favorable as it is promised to be, it may be of much service—In the morning we shall start on our way

There are various rumors in regard to Santa Annas plans—Some of them are very unfavorable—Time will tell which are true—I refer you to my letter of this date to Mr Bell for the fuller account as to these rumors etc—being at the present moment a little pressed for time—

I think now we shall meet with no further delay between this and Mexico—Mr Jack and myself are both in good health and everything considered, in pretty good spirits—

P. W. Grayson

P. S. Please say to Mrs. Perry, that I think (if my opinion is indeed of any value) that she need entertain no fears for the fate of her brother

P. W. G.

We have received the memorial desired from the Governor and it is all we could wish—

P. W. G.

The old man Padilla has been very cordial and zealous—

Sept 17

[Addressdd:] Mr James F. Perry San Fellipe de Austin Texas Care of Dock Miller San Fellipe