pr Passaic New Orleans 28 July 1836

Genl. S. F. Austin Texas

Dr Sir

I embrace this opportunity to Convey you the latest news from Mexico Via the different Ports. From Matamoras a particular friend of mine (American) writes me that V. Fernandez is about giving a grito for the Constitution of 24.— Col. Franco. Garray was sent via Vera Cruz by water, (Chartering a Vessel to that effect) to Mexico to concentrate the plan, and accelerate the business Genl. Gomez Pedraza to be placed at the head of the Administration.— Six Cherokee Chiefs were in negotiation, with their Interpreters, with Genl. Urrea, to war against Texas, the land and Cattle of the Texians was promised them in Case of success,—Govrnt issued an order to take Santa Anna prisoner and to be tryed as a Traitor, Genl Filisola is Summoned to Mexico to stand his trial by Court Marshal, for having obeyed Santa Annas orders when a prisoner, evacuating Texas— There are about 4000 men Mexicans, strong in Matamoros, but in Such a wreched Condition that they will not be able to undertake the Campaign against Texas before 2 or 3 months— Col. Ugartechea is in Commission by Urrea to arrange the Camp between Reynosa and Matamoros Where the Body guard of the chiefs is encamped about 30 or 40 Men.— Captn. Teal has been retaken by a Corporal and 4 Men, after his leaving Matamoros with Genl. Urreas passport, he having "librado ordenes Secretas," as usual and brought back and placed in Close Confinement.— My Correspondent Says as his Opinion is they (foreigners) will have to take shortly french leave from the Country.— Col. Cuevitas is at the Brazos, and in favor of "1824."

"Tuspan" ready to give a Grito and Second the one given in "Orizaba"—- The pamplet "Santa Anna's trial" printed in Mexico came via that port to a friend of my th[r]ough a respectable house, I saw the Print and accompanying letter.— See translations in english and french in the accompany- ing "Bee" of to day—it shall follow in the "Correo Atlantico."— The letter from Tornell to Filisola, see "Bee" of 26th inst Came also through the same Channel—

"Vera Cruz" is pronounced for "24" and Genl Quintanar with about 200 Veterans besieged in the Convent of Santo Domingo. Perote is about going to give a "grito," and "Puebla" to follow. Dn. Cosme Furlong ex Governor of that State is at the head.—Genl Manl. Rincon is the actual Governor and Comandte Gral of that State.—

The exiled Mexicans here have Made a Movement.— Doct Portes is gone to Tampico Col. Montero and Capt. Pinzon to Vera Cruz.— Col Felipe Camara to Yucatan—Mexia and Peraza are yet here and only waiting for orders, and getting every thing ready.—but I am Confident he will not get at the helm, for M. and him do not g. well.— Mexia assured me this morning yet that Should he get at the head of the Military, he will not war against Texas, and in the Counsels of the Nation he will be for recognizing it as an independent Nation.— Viesca and Irala are gone to Cincinnati a few days Since.— No more News—old Story again;

I am of opinion the President of the U.S States will shortly recognize the Independence of Texas in which Case you Must have Diplomatic Agents in foreign Countries.— You know I am a Candidate for the Consulship of this Port and hope when you get to be the President of Texas, You will bear in mind your friend—

George Fisher [Rubric]