Jan 14 1836 to Mar 5 1836 - PTR, Vol. 4

commander remains for you to say. Of his capacity and worth you are acquainted. I can only say I think he is deserving of notice, and hope he wiU not be forgotten. Very Respectfully Yr obt. Svt. J Brown [1929) [FILISOLA to SANTA ANNAJ [Vicente Fifo;ola lo Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, January 27, 1836, concerning the defeat of "the band commanded by ex-Colonel Gonzalez."] [1930) [NEILL to COUNCIL]

Bejar Jan 27th 1836

Prst & Mcmbs. of the Executive Council of Texas Gent.

I have receivd your despatches pr express and are truly aslonishd to find your body in such a disorganisd situation-Such Interuptions in The General Council of Texas have bad tendancies-they create distrust & alarm and at this critical period of our History are much to be lamented-I do hope however to hear of a reconciliation of matters,-Our Govt. appears lo be without a legitimate head, and unanimity of action is certainly necessary to answer the ends and to effect the objects contemplated by the consultalion,- 1 enclose you a copy of the proceedings of a meeting held in this place 24th ull. which will convey lo you some idea of the feeling of the Army on the subject. I also Enclose to you the Address of the Commandant of the post of Saltillio to his subalterns-Every Courier from the west seems to corroborate the previous statements in relation lo the preparation of the Mexican for War J remain Yr ob st J C Nt'ill Lt Coln Come! Bexar

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