New Orleans 27th July 1836

My Dear Sir

I avail myself of the departure of Mr Wm. Bryan to forward you some public Documents and papers which I hope and trust may wile away a leisure hour—

I have much to say to you that cannot well be included within the narrow limits of a letter— I must however congratulate you on the Prospect before you, never in my opinion has Texas stood upon the same high ground in the estimation of civilized nations that she does at this Moment— Another revolution in Mex. must inevitably be the result of the recent struggle in Texas, that, will ward off any immediate apprehension of Danger from invasion ; the great and glorious resolutions of the Senate and H of R will have in a moral point of view a greater bearing on your fate, than all which has preceded it; add to this the interest which the Press in England has taken in your cause and the whole will I think justify the remark above Made— that you now stand on higher ground than you ever have done before.— Yet my dear Sir, I have my doubts and fears—and they arise not from your external foes but from your enemies within— You have had from strong necessity a class of people thrown among you, who when the excitement ceases which collected them, will exhibit the evils attendant on ill organised minds and unbridled passions.

I know of nothing that would be so favourable for Texas at this moment as the election of yourself as Presdt of the Republic— I not only give this as my own opinion but I have it corroborated by some of the best authorities in Washtn- That such an election would hasten the proclamation of the President, acknowledging your Independence is VERY CERTAIN.

Mr Bryan who will deliver you this has been shamefully treated by the existing government of Texas. The Current of public opinion runs strongly in his favour here and against the intrigues and Maneouvers which appointed his succesor. On this subject however you are well informed— I tell you from my personal Knowledge that Mr Bryan stood by your cause in its gloomiest moments while his successor proved recreant to it.

In conclusion I again congratulate you upon what I consider a happy state of your affairs

Jas Ramage

The Honble S. F. Austin Texas

P. S. I saw nothing of A—r when he was here and but little of W—n— indeed I felt no inclination to see either—upon you and the people of Texas now depends your salvation.

[Addressed:] The Honble S. F. Austin Texas by Mr. Bryan.