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I am informed, that, Capt. Savriago ~a~ left S. Felipe, on parole, granted by Zavalla and others-and that he has gone to Matamoros; but I have ordered the making of every officer at the Nueces prisoner, if pessible. I am informed, that, a party of 25 or 30 Comanches have been seen near Baing's(?) in the neighborhood of Guardeloupe Victoria. On the reduction of Bexar, the earliest instructions concerning the dis• position of the Arms and ammunition at this place, are particularly solicited. Your instructions too, relative to the property left in the houses from which the flour, sugar, coffee, candles, soap, liquors, etc. etc. have been taken, the title to which is contested, or is supposed by some fo belong to private individuals-by others, to the nation.-are earnestly solicited. P. DIMITT Com g [Rubric] R. R. ROYALL TO VOLUNTEERS AT BEXAR San Felipe. October 3l• t -1835 To GENL. S. F. AusTIN GENL. SAML HousToN AND VoLUNTEERs GENERALLY FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS We understand from persons from head Quarters that much disatisfac- tion prevails in camp on account of being uncomfortable. we most ear• nestly hope you will not desert the Noble Enterprise so boldly and man- fully Begun. will You leave our frontier to the Ravages of a cowardly foe who dare not oppose you when In the Field, will you sacrifice Texas and the Fame you have already won for the sake of a little momentary comfort, will you forsake the fine settlements to the West (Guadaloupe and La Vaca.) only for the sake of a little Respite from the Inclemency of the approaching winter. thereby giving the Enemy confidence in themselves and a contempt for us. We cannot believe it. You are still Americans and will sustain your character as such Gentlemen and Friends. If you desert San Antonio you will almost Ruin, Texas. As for comforts you shall want for none Wagons are on the Road with Corn meal shugar, coffee and Bacon Flour some arms, canon and Ball. Blanketts tent cloth shoes etc are also started from Columbia and Brazoria our friends there Invite you to send for what you want and nothing will be refused you If you want Clothing a heavy stock has Just arrived in Brazoria, Quintana and Matagorda·, do but say and it shall be sent you without price· or trouble on your Part let each Capt Report his wants to the commander and this c_ouncil has provided means to fill every order nothing can be Ordered but what will be at your command we will send it on Pack Horses, If you are in a hurry we c~n get an abundanqe of Wann Clothing Blanketts Shoes, and Tents If you will but Just ask for it. Reinforcements are coming from every Quarter and If you but Just hold on a little San Antonio must fall Just at the sight as If it were of your superior numbers. If you or a
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