myself, are so far countermanded as lo render it compatible to now obey amy orders you may deem Expident- Capt. Tarleton leaves here on tomorrow for you when I will again write, this come by Capt. McLeod we have no money but all the means in our power will be put at your disposal.
I am your most obt. svl.
James W. Robinson
Aeling Governor & Commander in Chief of the Army of Texas
(2082) [ROBINSON to FANNIN]
San Felipe de Austin Feby. 13th. 1836
My Dr. Col.
This moment I am informed that scouts sent oul from San Antonio, who proceeded as far as Reo Freo, saw no troops and the scouts returned 2 days previous lo your order reaching there, and further that a Mexican arivcd there from the Town of Reo Grand, and says that 1600 men were there,and had halted and were baking bread &c and was preparing to march upon San Antonio, as was reported, and that many of the men were daily deserting- I do nol think the Enemy will alack eith San Antonio de Bexar or the Fortress of Goliad. But that he will endeavour to throw reinforce- ments into Matamoras is more than probable-Therefore you will always I_(eep in view the original objects of the campaign against the latter pl_a~e, and dash upon it as soon as it is prudent to do so in your op1mon. I am verbally informed that the Tamaulepas was lossed off Velasco bar, and that her cargo was sold at Auction three days since, and the Col J A Wharton was at Brazoria, and that no lives were lost, the men were Regulars from N. Orleans, say 150 men, and thfe j Julias Cezar was about to be chartered to carry oul the men to Copano, and also a vague report has reach'e here that 400 men has arrived, at Velasco from N. York. I cannot vouch for the truth - Heaven prosper & your companion in Arms - I am yours truly Col: J. W. Fanning, Jr. Commander of Volunteers James W. Robinson Acting Governor
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