throu(J'hout Texas. The Mexicans surrendered all the arms and munitions of war, amounting to 30 pieces of artillery and a large number of small arms with a large amount of ammunition for both. The Mexicans were about 1200 strong while the conquerors were not exceeding 300. The main body of Texians were lying withing three quarters of a mile, and refused to assist, as they expected defeat lo the last minute. There is not now an armed Mexican in the country. The above statement is strictly correct; I have a personal knowledge of all the particulars as I have the honor of being known as one of the 300. I have been in two other engagements, in one was shot through the boot, &c. in both successful. Mexicans can't stand the rifle. I am now in this place on business, and shall return to Texas in four days.
Your brother &c. A.H. Jones
To Wm. E. Jones
(1793] [NACOGDOCHES l\'IEETING]
Committee Room,
Nacogdoches, Jan. 15, 1836. Resolved, That an appeal be made to the friends of Liberty in the United Stales, to aid us in donations for the purchase of bread stuffs and articles of provisions.- Resolved, That a committee of three persons be appointed to draft an address to the people of the United States, on that subject. Resolved, That John S. Turner, and William Bryan, of New Orleans, be appointed agents in that place, to receive and forward in Natchitoches, subject to the order of the Chairman of this Committee, such donations as may be made to the committee of Vigilance and Safety of Nacogdoches.- Resolved, Thal D. H. Vail, of Natchitoches be appointed agent al that place, for the purpose of receiving and forwarding such donations.- F. Thorn, Chairman, W. B. Recd, Secretary.
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