Council Hall, San Felipe
de Austin Oct 31st 1835.
This is to authorize as master — commanding the — to Cruise on the high seas and in Mexican Ports and to Capture or make prizes of All Mexican armed vessels and Mexican supplies or munitions of war, whatever while the port to which she is bound is under the Influence of the late declared form of Central Government or if the port from which she last sailed is under said Government or if papers orders or commissions are found on board of her of an official Nature emenating from said Government.
Hereby authorizing You in the name of this General Counsel of Texas—to board all vessels sailing under Mexican Colors first hailing and in all cases proceeding according to the laws of nations in such cases; and in case a refusal to have her papers examined you will treat her as an enemy according to the rules of war. You will be particular at all times to carry the flag of the Mexican Republic.
Signed R R Royall
Presdt
A. Houston Secty
Archives of Texas, A, file 1 No. 13.
