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A representation here - so as to protect her interests and who could advise his Govt & give all necessary information -
Two French Gentlemen Mssrs ? & Gargani has obtained a grant of 1 Million of Acres with a ? of colonizing, & it is supposed that this grant has been obtained at the wish of the French Govt. to ? its influence the same in the country - England cannot look on with indifference at such ? It is expected that the crops will be increased this year at least 50 per cent. The Custom House receipts for the last quarter was about 30,000 ?. I beg to address such persons who intend to emigrate to Texas to be cautious in the purchase of lands in England, and only to do so when they are perfectly satisfied as to the respectability of the parties. I am sure that there are some speculators in London, more particularly one by the name of Jackson who sold lands to parties who moved here a few days since on the Barque "Fanchal" from London which proved to be ? thus worth nothing. There is now a Texan Consulate in London & from the officials there, doubtless good information could be obtained by parties wishing to make Texas their home.
Mr. C. Powers letter to the Times London June 20th 1842 He wrote on about the same time to [[?] R. Peel - probably with an ida that he joins his appeal ? Coast here.
You will have been already informed of the 2 unclear words in this country by the military promenade that came with Gl. Aristas bombastic proclamation, and the rapid retreat of the Mexicans across the Rio Grande: ? the ? of the Texan Govt - and the ? believing at that time that a ? invasion was intended. In some weeks past party spirit ran high against the ? from those who had just left power, but more particularly amongst some of the military chiefs. This appears to have subsided and comparative unanimity is now established. Levies of troops have been made from each count & there are ready at a moments notice to join the Main Army when required. The volunteers who have come in from the United States are stationed on the circuity of the Rio Grande, to protect the frontier in that direction. Thus no march of the Mexicans can now take place into Texas without meeting with ? opposition. The Texan Navy has returned from Yucatan; it is now refitting at New Orleans & in a few days will be in ready for Sea
Much has been said relative to some ? around the Steamers that are in preparation in England to assay aid, but there is reason to believe that they will not do wonders. The cry in Texas is "Let them come." The Congress will meet at Houston about the end of the month, so as to arrange ? in case it should be