can be instituted; until then we must slrugglc along, in the bcsl manner we can, and derive what aid we can from the magnani- mous sympathies of our countrymen of Lhe United Stales. In -addition to the bill of supplies for the army, a duplicate of which is enclosed, I wish you would send 100 Barrels Mes.5 Beef 100 Do Do Pork Designed principally for the use of the Navy
Your Obt Servant David G. Burnet
P. S. You will please send the paper mentioned below for the use of F. C. Gray of Brazoria wl~o is engaged in prinling for Lhis Government. He wants it as soon as possible. 10 bundles super royal printing paper
50 packs fine blank cards 30 reams foolscap paper 20 Do. fine letter Do. 15 Do. Gilt edged paper, different colors
Your Obt Servant David G. Burnet
(3595) lEVERETT to CAINESl
Jasper, July 2, 1836. Honored and Respected Sir: From information just re- ceived, I am led to believe that the return of the Mexican army into Texas has been made known to the J ndians; and r rom many other circumstances, I am well satisfied that the J ndians are as much disposed lo lay waste the country as our worst enemies could possible desire. I am also informed, upon good authority, that the Indians now say that the citizens of Texas have been telling them lies, as they do not believe that auy American troops ever intend to cross the Sabine, and that all that has been done or said to them, was done to frighten them, bul they have now learned heller, and say they can raise as many men as we can, and do not fear us. A small tribe of Indians ( the Biloxies) who havefor many years lived in this municipality, have moved off towards the Trinity, lo join other tribes, and it is very evident that they are conce11traling their forces.
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