p~rsonal acquaintance with you) emboldens me to give an esteemed nnd particular friend of mine Barnard E. Bee (of S. C.) a letter of introduction to you. He proposes attaching his fortunes to the destinies of Texas, and I assure you for bravery generously of spirit a proper sense of honor mosl gentlemanly manners & amiable temper your country cannot have a better emigrant. His education and previous pursuits in life well qualify him for any employment in the ci\'il or military departments to which he may be called. Any services you may render him will be highly appreciated by myself. I congratulate you with all my heart on account of the glorious victory to which you especialJy contributed. Your cause has my cordial sympathy and with my best wishes for the freedom and independence of Texas I remain Sir
with great consideration &. respect your most obl servt J. Hamilton
Col. .Mirabeau Lamar Secy of War Texas
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Republic of Texas Austins Colony June 21st 1836
Dear father
l once more take my pen in hand by way of wrighting you a few lines for your reading from which you may learn that I am in good health al present. hoping these lines may find you and family the same. You have no doubt heard of our troubels in this republic with the ~lexican nation. I will hear indeaver to give an idea of maters here. On or about the first of march last ther was an army of eight thousand Mexican troops introduced in to Texas by order of the goverment to exterminate every American Citizen in the limits of Texas. they first attacked Sananlonia 180 under Col. Travis they succeded after a bombardment of 18 days in Storming the place and puling lo the sword every man in it. ther loss not known precisly thos considerable there next advance was on Labahea where thcr was about 400 men Command by Col. Fannin he commenced a retreet from the fort with 305 men hul was persued by the enemy and overla.ken in a large plain about 3 oclock P M the fogaugement ther commenced with about 2000 of the enemy there was a constant peal of artillery and small arms all night. our men
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