-
gotten information of, or confidently anticipate, the speedy approach, of an invading force. And our numbers are too few, to give them confidence in our ability to hold out, till we can be reinforced. But weak as we are, we are in much greater danger of a reverse, for want of ammunition and provisions, than for that of men. Our whole stock of ammunition, would nol last two hours, if our artilleryshould be engaged, as they doubtless would be-and as to subsistence-we are litterally living, like other poor people; "from hand to mouth." 3rd-This article is so intenvoven with, and dependant upon, the preceding, that, it will be very likely to stand, or fall, with its predecessors, and therefore requires no comment. 4th-As the remarks on the 2nd, apply alike to this article, it is considered unnecessary, either to enlarge, or add, any farther. 5th-As the proposals contained in this article, are understood to be in strict conformity with the regulations already in [force It is presumed that no objection will be made to its adoption on account of any thing contained in it, ~ither intrinsic or peculiar to itself and it is therefore dismissed withoul farther remark. 6th-This article pleads its own importance, and as its entire adoption is deemed requisite to the efficient] execution and success of its predecessors, its fate is considered as wholly dependant on theirs; and is therefore commensurate with its more questionable, but I hope, not more questioned associates, to the patient regard of the Lieut. Governor, and General Council, of my beloved Country. I am, Sir, with due Respect & consideration Your ob. pub. sevl.
P.Dimitt Comg.
Fort of Goliad Dec. 29th. 1835
362
Powered by FlippingBook