(Duplicate)

New Orleans July 23th 1836

Hon S. F. Austin

Dr Sir.

During my absence to Natches Mr Ellis addressed you on the twenty eighth ulto per Schr Pennsylvania, relative to the change of Agents and the effect it has on the commercial community in this city, I was immediately called upon for settlement of accounts and urged to make immediate payment and to meet my personal responsibilities for the Government of Texas

I have noticed Mr. Ellis' remark respecting the Five thousand Dollars you deposited with me I hold myself bound to fulfill the understanding we had and throw myself on the just views and influence of the Late Commissioners, to protect me from Ruin. On receiving the appointment of Agent my commercial pursuits were relinquished and my time from that date was exclusively devoted to the interests of Texas. What has been my reward?— Disgraced by the proceedings of your Cabinet, without receiving a word of Explanation! In the Commercial Bulletin of yesterday you will perceive the proceedings at Washington, which leaves no doubt but the independence of Texas will soon be recognized,

It is not believed by our most respectable Mexican Merchants that a force will be sent to Texas this Season— Your attention has been so often Called to My situation, I say no more on the subject and look for generosity from the Executive of Texas. Per Schr Flora you—Dr Archer and Col Wharton will receive packages of papers,

Also I send you two of this date. No late arrivals from Mexico. By the arrival of Mr Hamecan, I had the pleasure to learn your safe arrival and trust to receive advices from you next vessel

Wm. Bryan

Gov Viesca has rec. letters by an Arrival from Tampico this morning which informs him that a revolution has already commenced in Zacatecas we also have news that an apology has been made to the U S Government thro the papers for the Insult to the American officers at Tampico and the Commanding officers of the port dismissd- We also have news that the Mexican Govert are Making efforts to raise another army by kidnapping Young and Old and forcing them into service, they will also attempt to raise Two Million Dollars by forced loans, each Merchant to pay from 1000 to 1500 dollars or go to prison all Foreigners are Arming for self defence against the rabble dates to the 7th July

[Address:] Gen'l S. F. Austin Velasco pr brig Good Hope