I also forward Mr. Menard's communications, some parts of which I have heard from several different sources herelofore, which induces me lo place reliance upon il. There was an old Frenchman, named Michael Sacco, introduced to me by Mr. Roberls, a few days since, who reported Lhal an Indian who had lived with him for three years, had informed him that the Cherokee, Alabama, Shawnee, Biloxie, Kickapoo, and several other Indian tribes had combined against the whiles; Lhat they have runners conslantly between Lhern and the Mexican army, and that they were only deliberaling whether lo altack the whites now, or wail the advance of Lhe Mexican army. Greal credil was given to this report, as he is a man of inlegrily and property, and has a large family, and is well known. Mr. i\lenard handed me his communicalion last night to copy, which I did, and, as I feel anxious lo forward it as soon as possible, I shall send the man who came over wilh me express lo you. From the last communicalion received, I consider it my duty to remain here until further orders, and shall endeavor lo further your views, by giving every intelligence that comes within my knowledge. Mr. Menard addresses his communication to General Houston, as, al present, he is considered the Government of Texas; his word is law. I retain the document directed to Colonel Vose, and have only to regret that no safe opportunity occurred, or could be obtained in proper lime, to forward it as directed. General Houston arrived here on the 4th instant on horseback, from SL. Augusline. His general health and wound is improving much. IL has been very sickly at this place much more so than ever was known before; the three highest officers in rank al present here are sick, viz: Colonel Whistler, Captain Trenor, and Captain Perkins; all the other officers are well. There were two men deserled from the 7th infantry the nighl before last; Lhey took arms and ammunition with them. Lieutenant Griffin and party arrived here the day before yesterday, and left this morning. Lieu lenanl Griffin requested me lo say lo you Lhal he was delained one day al this place by General Houslon, who had communications lo make lo the Tcxian army, and who has ordered that all deserters from our army shall be given up.
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