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Dear Sir:- I left Nacogdoches on Saturday morning the 23rd ult. Previous to my leaving there, four Companies of U. States Troops, Dragoons, from Fort Towson had arrived, 6 companies of Infantry would be in the next day, making in all ten companies. Gen. Gaines thinks, with this force, he will be able to keep the Indians quiet. I think it doubtful, and should not be surprised if the Sabine should be the seat of an Indian war. Many rumors are afloat as regards their intentions. One thing is certain. Bowles, the Cherokee chief, is determined to obey the commands of the ~lexicans-he says he is a Mexican Colonel, and will obey their orders. Speaking of the U. States sending troops across the Sabine, he says that Gen. Gaines dare not cross the Sabine, and that he, Bowles, knows the treaty as well as Gaines does. The day previous to my leaving, four companies left Nacogdoches for the Texian army, two of horse from Red River, and two of Infantry from Kent11cky. Judging from their appear- ance I think they intend to play the game out-they are all well armed and equipped. Two gentlemen came in from the army previous to my leaving, bringing the news that the Commanding Gen. Lamar has sent two companies for Santa Ana, to bring him to head quarters to try him for his life,- the general opinion is that it is to keep him safe. Gen. Houston has written to the commanding general protesting against this proceding, and states as a reason that they had entered into a treaty with Santa Ana, that this treaty has been sent to the city of Mexico, that Commissioners had also been sent to the President of the United States, neither of which have as yet been heard from, and that he thinks in justice to Santa Ana, that they ought to await their decision. Previous to these gentlemen leaving, there appeared to be some misunderstanding as to the intention of the Cabinet in appointing Lamar to the command. Not knowing their views, whether he was to be commander in chief or pro tern. in order to put the question to rest, they took
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