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mit to this House a copy of a letter received by him from the General or officer Commanding the third division of the Mexican Federalist Army and also to acquaint this House with his views and sentiments in relation thereto and also as to the propriety of communieating with the Author of the Same.'' · Adopted in Secret Session this 16th. day of January 1839.
Jno W Eldredge [rubric] a.a.H.R.
[Endorsed] Secret Session House of Representatives Resolution of the H of R demanding a certain letter recd from a mexican Genl. by the President &c 16 Jany /39
[Addressed] To
His E'xcellency
, Mirabeau B. Lamar.
No. 1016
1839 Jan. 16, E. MELTON. CIRCULAR LETTER
At Strouds Robertson Co Jan. 16 1839.
Gentlemen This morning at 9 oclock a battle was fought by 52 men principally of this county & as many or more Indians near the falls of the Brasos. The whites had 13 killed & 5 wounded 2 of them mortally. The greater part of the company are at Mr. Marlins near the Battle grounds guarding some women & children & have sent an express for from 50 to 100 Recruits to assist in getting them away· also to bury the dead. There are many more Indians near them than were in the battle beyond a doubt. If you can help us come quickly as many as can. The situation of these men is critical. · Respectfuly &c A Copy. Ethan Melton Killed
Wm. Fullerton Hugh A. Henry '\Vashington l\foGrue Jackson ·webb L.B. Powers
Wounded
Charles Sauls ) Wm. Martin ) Maj. B. Bryant ·w. Morgan Chadison Jones
Mortally
J. Powers C. Powers Cyrus L. Ward L. Dorsey Jacob Plummer H. Haygood Hale Barton A. P. Eaton
[Endorsed]
Copy Express from Robertson Cty 16 Jany 39 Indian Masacre &c
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