seized upon the liquors and soon became intoxicated and by threats and violence, only, could we force them into the boat. I shall never forget that long weary night of terror and dismay, but I will give you the particulars in a future letter. We were a month and Len days on the passage out and saw 80 whales. I have kept a journal since the 10th of Nov. with the exception of the last three days. I was compelled to leave most of my baggage aboard the wreck and if you could spare me a few dollars, it would be of great service lo me. I will soon be in a condition lo return it. We get 1100 acres of land as citizens, 600 for our services during the war, besides the pay, clothing and rations of a soldier. Give my love lo Norborne, Mary Ann, Hannal1, and Henrietta, and to Richard and his family and tell them all to write to me. Be sure and get the letters of recommendation without delay. Good night. Ever your affectionate son, John Sowers Brooks. P.S. Perhaps some of the items of intelligence contained in this letter, would be new to the readers of the Spectator, and you heller give Mr. Harper a summary of them. J','lr. Patterson's letter to D~. Archer was received, and clid me much service here. I feel greatly lus debtor in gratitude for the favor so kindly conferred. I am in very good health and weight much more than I did when I left home. . If Allan St. C. Boys, R. Williamson and Lt. M. Fackler are 111 Staunton, tell them to write to me. I write in the midst of the noise and confusion of a camp and have no time to read this over.
Brooks.
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Velasco December 23d 1835
General,
I have the honor to send for your consideration letters introducing me from Gen. Atkinson & l\faj. Mason U. S. A. & Judge Peck of St. Louis. From the tenor of these letters you will readily perceive the object of my visit to Texas. I am anxious to enter the regular army & shall he happy if I can be servicable in the cause in which you are engaged.
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