the usurper were inspired by a belief thal the citizens of Texas were disunited and divided in opinion, and that alone has been the cause of the present invasion of our rights. He shall realize the fallacy of his hopes, in the union of her citizens, and their Eternal Resistance to his plans against cornstitutional liberty. We will enjoy our birth-right, or perish in its defense. The services of five thousand volunteers will be accepted. By the first of March next, we must meet the enemy with an army worthy of our cause, and which will reflect honor upon freemen. Our habitations must be defended; the sanctity of our hearths and firesides must be preserved from pollu lion. Liberal .Mexicans will unite with us. Our countrymen in the field have presented an example worthy of imitation. Generous Generous and brave hearts from a land of freedom have joined our standard before Bejar. They have, by their heroism and valour, called forth the admiration of their comrades in arms, and have reflected additional honor on the land of the birth. Let the brave rally to our standard. Sam Houston, Commander in Chief of the Army. By order, George W. Poe, Aeling Adjutant-General
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[Joaquin Ramirez y Sesma, Punta de Lampasos, Coahuila, to alcalde, Laredo, December 12, 1835, stating that he has changed his line of march, and will cross the Rio Grande at Rio Grande, Coahuila, instead of Laredo.]
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