I have tlnts particularly furnished you with all the facts known to me, having either an immediate or remote bearing upon the movements of the enemy, as also the probable use likely lo be made of these advantngcs by the army of Texas. We shall probably have in the field, by the first of August, from three to four thousand men; indeed, present prospects will not authorise a lower fluotation. Our people arc rallying and hurrying to the army; some neighborhoods are turning oul en masse. As far east as Trinity, nearly every man able to do it, will take the field. Those who ran before, are resolved to stand firm and fight now. They now see that, if they had been at their post in April, we should have been strong enough to have pursued and captured both the other divisions of the enemy. They now see that, to be victorious, and to will it, are the high and the God-like attributes of men 1 who know no compromise. between liberty and death. Many who were panic stricken but a short time since, and who, alarmed at the reputed numbers of the enemy, flew before him, far in advance, as from a desolating pestilence, are now among the first to repair to the field and enrol themselves for duty. July 2. Information was received here last night, by a volunteer direct from the army, that Major W. P. MiUer had reached our camp, having made his escape from Matamoras with one of his men. Major M., we are informed by the volunteer, states that the Mexican army, eight thousand strong, lay the north side of the Rio Grande, when he, the Major, left Matamoras, and that it was then under marching orders. Capt. Karnes could have gotten off with Miller, but declined doing so, as he must have left his companion, Captain Tcale, then under guard, behind! General Rusk was slill on the GuadaJoupe when the volunteer left, and was reinforcing rapidly. We shall make some corn, even on the Brasos and on the Colorado, notwithstanding the war. 1 hope to see you with us early in the fall, if not sooner, with all the aid you can bring. Accept, my dear sir, the renewel tender of my grateftll acknowledgements for your many many kind offices to myself, personally, charing my visit to your gallant and patriotic city, but more especially for the zeal you have ever felt, and so openly and efficiently displayed in the cause of my country. I remain, kind sir, .... Your very obedient and humble serva"l, Ira Ingram.
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