Seneca Falls 5th- May—1836

General Austin

Dr Sir

Permit us (though strangers) to introduce ourselves to your notice and allow us to offer as an apology for so doing a Most cordial feeling for the welfare of Texas— The cause of Texas is exciting deep and thrilling interest in this part of the world— A large and Respectable meeting has been held in this place— the proceedings and resolutions of which please refer to a copy of the Farmer and Seneca Falls dayly advertiser published in this place—which Paper accompanies this letter— It is the opinion of our first Men in point of standing—that a company of Emigrants can be raised in this place and village and twenty five to forty men with a suitable person to take charge of said company, which company will be ready to march to Texas as soon as pecuniary aid can be furnished them to defray their necessary expences to New York— It is confidently believed the greater part of the money necessary for this purpose can be raised in this immediate vicinity— Now Sir if you can inform us of the manner and the means by which such assistance can be forwarded from New York—the sympathy of our fellow citizens may not be in vain with regard to Texas— It is the object of this committee to get information how Emigrants can be sent from New York to Texas, as well as to manifest the spirit prevailing in this section of the state— We would be highly gratified to get your views in relation to the transportation of such aid as above stated and how Effected

Lucas Van Buskirk

Charles D Williams

Corresponding Committee