June 4 1836 to July 21 1836 - PTR, Vol. 7

in his fovor, ai\d pledging to them the lands or the country if they would aid in driving the Texians oul of il. The Indians consented lo aid lhc Mexicans, provided they would iicnd a large force in lhc outset lo ai<I them; a11d the chiefs of some of the tribes destroyed such papers as had been given them by the Texians. In the meanwhile, General Houston held a Lrcaly with the Cherokee and associate tribes of Indians, and, lo all appearance, they were pacified; but he had hardly left them before they heard of Sanla Anna's arrival in lhe country, and began to prepare for war. Mr. M. Menarcl and a friend went from Nacogdoches (about the Lime o( Houston's retreat across the Colorado) Lo the Indians, lo sec if they were still friendly, when the Indians informed them that they did intend lo rise in aid of the Mexicans, and advised them to Lake care of themselves. About this time the various tribes of Indians in this section of country began to imbocly, and one of the Biloxi tribe informed me that, at the dark moon in May, the Indians would make Lhe attack on the white inhaitanls. Bul for the fortunate balllc or San Jacinto, the women ancl children of this section of country musl have fallen in hundreds, and lhcre is no doubt but that if an opportunity ever offers they (the Indians) will avail themselves of it lo slay and destroy every thing in the country. With sentiments of much respect and the highest consideration, I have the honor to be, honorable sir, truly, your obedient servant, S. H. Everett Major General E. P. Caines [3545) lGREEN lo PUBLIC)

Head Quarters Northern Division of the Army June 27, 1836

(General Order No. 18.) Pro<:l.1malion To th 1: Frnerncn of Texas,

• Your mexican enemy is again upon your western frontier, thrcalm1ing Lola I annih.ilntion lo man, wo111t111 and child of Texas. The lilll~ of the Colorado must be our field ol' operations, at which

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