1 fear that it is useless to waste arguments upon them-The Thunder of the Enemys Cannon and the pollution of their wives and daughters-The cries of their Famishd Chil.dren, and the smoke of their bu.ming dwellings, will only arouse them,-I regret that the Govt. has so long neglected a draft of the Militia, which is the only measure that will ever again bring the Citizens of Texas lo the Frontiers.- Money, Clothing and Provisions are greatly needed at this Post for the use of the Soldiers I hope your Excelly. will send us a portion of the money, which has been receivd from the U.S. as it cannot be better applied, indeed we cannot get along any longer without Money: and with it we can do every thing.- For Gods ·sake, and the sake of our country, send us reinforcements-I hope you will send to this Post at least two companies of Regular Troops.- Capt. Allens Co'y. under Lt. Thornton, now at Goliad, and the company of Regulars at Copano under command of Lt. Turner, might well be orderd to this Post, as they could reach here in 4 days on foot,- In consequence of the sickness of his family, Lt. Col. Neill has left this Post, to visit home for a short time, and has requested me to take the Command of the Post.-In consequence of which, I feel myself delicately and awkwardly situated-I therefore hope that your Excelly will give me some definite orders, and that immediately- The Troops here, to a man, recognise you as their legitimate Govr, and they expect your fatherly care & protec- tion.- In conclusion let me assure your Excelly, that with 200 more men I believe this place can be mainlaind-& I hope they will be sent us as soon as possible, Yel should we receive no reinforcements, I am determined to defend it to the last, and, should Bejar fall, your friend will be buried beneath its ruins I have the Honor to he your Most Oht. Vey humble St. W. Barrel Travis Lt Col. Comdt P.S. I enclose you a Report of J. W. Smiths, as public store
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