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At the Pass or Linnellen place of debarcation may be this [?] - on acct of [?] up to Sn Antonio - C. Christi Bay & [?] - without [?] - Perhaps Durows Mc might be made a monetary Depot of - Perhaps one or two [?] Steam Boats would assist us - & pay freight - This if Com & Smyte concurs -

  Genl H is kept well informed from Mexico & acts accordingly  he is aware of their inability to do anything - the late affair was of a Marauding character - It would be preferable ?   Peace be obtained - Even at this date by acknowledging a certain quota of Mexican debt to England - This peace would ? all sorts of questions - Why not some one sent to Mexico a la coon to negociate.[sic]  Say V. G  I am afraid he would not go - Offensive War would irritate & do no good -  Defense [?] - What if the Marauders come they will be hung as Sure as 2 & 3 make fear - Reports that Mr Packenham has been superceded by Another Minister in Mexico - Saw copy of Emigratory Contracts to W. K.