5/23 It will also be an excuse for having the war ships of nations friendly to us, in the harbor for a rendezvous. While the Governor is away, let the troops proceed quietly to Austin, seize the capitol and hoist the flag of the Imperium. We can then, if need be, wreck the entire navy of the United States in a night; the United States will then be prostrate before us and our allies. We will demand the surrender of Texas and Louisiana to the Imperium. |