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[Sam Houston, Washington, lo Capt. J. N. Moreland, 1st Regl Artillery, December 20, 1835, ordering him to proceed to Harris- burg and establish recruiting offices and to be ready lo join the main force by March I, 1836.] [1567) [SANTA ANNA to FILISOLA]
Army of Operations Excellenl Senor:
On this date I am writing lo Brigadier General Jose Urrea
the following:
"Your Lordship's march to the villa of Laredo no longer being convenient, since the city of Bejar has fallen in the hands of the rebels, I advise your Lordship to go to the ,,ma of Guerrero, formerly known as Presidio de Rio Grande, where you will join forces with the First Division which is on its way to that place, placing yourself at the orders of the Excellent Senor General of Division, D. Vicente Filisola, Second in Command of the Army of Operations." I am sending this copy to your Excellency for your information. For God and Liberty. General Headquarters of San Luis Potosi. December 20, 1835. Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana. Senor General of Division, D. Vicente Filisola, Second m Command of the Army of Operation. [1568) [SANTA ANNA to URREA]
Army of Operations
Excellent Sir:
I hereby order you to proceed lo Guerrero, heretofore known as Presidio <lei Rio Grande, as it is no longer advisable for you to go to Laredo because of the fall of Bexar to the insurgents. You will join the First Brigade which is enroute to Guerrero, and
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