March, which will make an immediate declaration of independence- -upon the faith of this event great spcculal ion is going on in Lands, tho the office for the disposal of the public lands is not yet opened hut is expected will he in a Short lime. The price of Land has risen greatly since the commencement of the war. and a declaration of Independence will bring them lo vie wlih those of the U. Stales tho--lhcy can be purchased from 50 els lo 5$ per acre by the League depending as their i11provemenl.Or convenience to sellle- menls--nol Country is now sellling faster-- As I will most likely be engaged in surveying of public lands I might be of service lo some of our friends in procurring disirable or choice locations. D. P. Cummings (2089) (FANNIN lo ROBINSON]
Head Quarters Army of Texas Goliad, 14th Feby 1836
His Excellency
James W. Robinson Gov Gen! Council
Since closing my dispatch, l have recd. a communication from Qr. Masr. Bennet, giving me intelligence of the return lo Refugio. of Capt. Frasier & his Company of Malitia, ordered out by me on the 11th inst, lo take a Drove of Horses belonging to our Enemies- They secceedcd in taking 60 Horses- thirty fit for service. I will have more and stock, and some prisoners too by the 18th inst.-
111 haste, I am, yrs&c. J. W. Fannin Jr. Col. Coml. Army of Texas.
[Addressed:] His Excellency
James W. Robinson Govr.& Genl. Council San Felipe
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