Ira ran for mayor ( alcalde ) of San Felipe de Austin but lost to Thomas M. Duke .
In 1828 , they were partners in a merchandising establishment in San Felipe de Austin ( presently known as San Felipe , Texas ) .
Ira ran for mayor ( alcalde ) of San Felipe       but lost to Thomas M. Duke .
In 1828 , they were partners in a merchandising establishment in San Felipe de Austin ( presently known as San Felipe , Texas ) .