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I am your friend Etlmmid Andrews
{Addressed: J James F Perry Esqr Peach Point {Endorsed: J Edmond Andrews Esq Brazoria 27th June 1836
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Velasco, June 27, 1836 Dear Sir-Texas needs every man who belongs here-the war is not ended- The armistice Lhal was commenced and macle on the battle ground of San Jacinto by Houston with the prisoner Santa Anna, saved the mass of the Mexican Army, as il gave lo them the permission lo retreat unmolested and take away all their arms etc- Genl. Corlazar has reached Saltillo by the last accounts with the army of reserve, previously formed by Santa Anna-(This army was lo push his conquests lo the Mississippi) and before this has no doubt reached the <lei Norte-Texas is now better prepared for war then she was before-the retreat or rather flight of families last spring has taught that it is heller to die in battle- than lo suffer a hundred deaths by the exposure and fatigue of flight- it has also taught grumblers etc that there is more safety in the rifle and musket, than in useless and vindictive criticisms and party animosity and selfishness- In short, I believe Lhal the people of Texas are now determined Lo stand their ground and lo conquer or die upon it- I hope you will return immediately and if you can bring some men do so, hut no delay-and do try and impress it on those who come with you-if any comc-thal they cannot be Generals, Colonels, Majors etc. My sister came down here the other day lo embark for Orleans, but the vessel did not sail- I have not yet seen her-I shall advise her to stay al home a11d ahidc the fate of Texas- You will say to this that she can be of no avail herc-nol so-it was Lhe panic caused by the flight of families last spring which camt: so near loosing Texas, and if my sister goes, it will have its innncncc
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