[2049) [CORRO lo the PUBLIC]
[Jose Justo Corro, Mexico, lo the Public, February 9, 1836, closing until further notice the ports of Matagorda, LaBaca, San Luis, Galveston, Brazoria, 1-larrisburg, Goliad, Anahuac, Copano, and all Texas roads between longitudes 94 50' and 101 10' west of London.J
[2050] [FISHER to BORDEN J
Matagorda Feby: 9th 1836
Gale Borden Esqr. Dear Sir
Our mutual friend D. Davis D. Baker Esqr. is about applying for the vacancy of a majority in the Infantry of the regular Army of Texas. I can answer for Mr. Bakers qualifications and bravery-it is well known that he distinguished himself at the "Batlle of Concepecion" and I believe that by his obtaining the appointment, the Country would acquire a valuable officer-You will therefore confer a personal favor on me by using your influence in forwarding his news-Gen. Houston was the gentle- man who informed him of the vacancy, and l much regret that he is not at present in San Felipe to forward Mr. Baker's news- I expect to have the pleasure to see you in about two weeks and remain with friendship and respect Your Obt Servl
S. Rhoads Fisher
[2051) [JOHNSON to FANNIN]
Dear Fannin,
[San Patricio, Feb. 9, 1836]
It is of imporla[nce tjhat you should be aware of the actual slate o_f Matemoras more clearly than I can slate in a public letter- to avoid mens names being bandied about while they are still in the power of the enemy- If a force of 3 -400 men is sent :wst Matamoras, Vital Fernandez, who commands with 800 Tamaulipas troops, will immediately join you- And the whole of the frontier Towns will immediately follow- Lcrnas continues fine- & for the
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