the supreme Mexican Government in that country; bringing on board of the Bravo only what belonged lo the passengers, consisting of rifles, pistols, and muskets with bayonets. So much I deem it proper lo reply lo your note of the 7th instant. With regard to that which followed on the 12th, as it contains an overcharged and inexact representation by the above-mentioned individuals, it can receive no other reply than the preceding; and, on the part of this command, legal proceedings have been ordered, which will bring to light judicially all that has taken place, and will be the means of providing for the maintenance of the detained persons. I have the honor of repealing lo the consul my respectful consideration. God and liberty! J.M. Guerra To Mr. Daniel W. Smith, Consulate of the United States of America. [1474) [PETTUS to McKINNEY] To comply with the orders and intentions of the Provisional Government of Texas, from whom General Mexia and myself have this day received instructions of which hereby copy annexed, it is necessary that you should by using your utmost exertions and patriotic efforts, proceed towards getting ready forthwith, all the arms, munitions of war, and provisions, which are depositd in your place and belong to General Mexia, and get also those in possession of Major Edmond Andrews at Brazoria, and the lead in hands of Mr. Townsend and any other person, who may have any, inasmuch as this is an indispensable and most necessary article in our camp. All these articles will be embarked with the troops which are marching for Velasco, belonging to the Division of General Mexia, with the object of sailing from thence to the place of their destination At Bells Landing is some lead and flour, to be had, which you will take also for the same purpose You will with the first vessel, bound to New Orleans, order the shipment of Three Hundred (300) Barrels of Flour, which will he stored at Quintana, subject to my orders.
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