[Transcript of letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, March 10, 1829] Page: 1 of 3
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Cincinnati 10 Mch 1629
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My dear Sir
It is not long sine* I av&iled gyself of an opportun-
ity presented by ^ friend going direct to Natchitoches to Send
Several packets of letters and newpapers to Texas- Know-
ing ae I do by experience the great zest with which newpapers
are received in those secluded regions, I take another favour-
ble opportunity of transmitting a batch of them by the way of
Orleans—
Since my last communication nothing of much interest
has transpired in relation to the prospects of emigration- the
panic ^occasioned by the late change in Mexico has I fear effect-
ually deterred many from venturing upon the untried Scenes
^ of a new Country- a want of confidence in the Stability of
the government is an objection difficult to surmount, and with
the testimony lately presented to the public mind it is next
to impossible to remove the distrust. I calculated with much
certainty upon a very respectable company forming in this state
to go to my Colony, and although they have not definitively aban-
doned the project, I entertain serious apprehensions that they
will do so I shall remain here longer than I have,heretofore
contemplated in the hope that something may still be done-^for ^ —
to return without, would be to have come for nothing-
The most momentous political event that has transpired
nis
of late is the appointment of the new Cabinet MiaAaters-
the selection has proven an almost universal disappointment,
^ . v.ry M.d .. Mch °f di.c.t .v.. ^ th.
pxKtiZN partizans of the new President— Old Ftrginy is
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