his troops wilh his artillery, and has a large train. The militia from the cast can form the corps of reserve, while those nearer here can l,c pushed on forthwith lo Bexar an<l this place. Stir up the people, but do nol allow lhem lo come into camp unlcs:; organized. I never wish lo sec a11 election in a camp where l am responsible in any manner. I have lakcn measures lo forward provisions lo Bexar, and forwarded orders there lo-day lo place thal post in a stale of defence, which if attended lo will make it safe. If General Houston does 11ol return lo duly on the expiration of his furlough, and il meets your approbation, I shall make head quarters al Bexar, and take wilh me such of the force as can be spared. I hope to have this place well secured by Lhc I ime I can hear from you. If I do not go lo Bexar, I would prefer Lhe reserve army, and Lhink I could do some service. In this, however, do wilh me, while a public servant, as you deem best. Bexar and Guadaloupc, and Colorado, I think will be Lhe posls of danger and honour. A cross of honour and a pension of four dollars a month have been awarded to the hero and his men who defended Tampico, agreeable to rank; and the same pension to all who aid in expelling us from Texas. Provisions arc very scarce in Matamoras and the adjoining country, and they must <lcpend upon New Orleans. Where is your navy? Stop those porls, and they are ruined. Go ahead-rely on yourselves, and the arms of your men. No aid need be expected from Mexicans. I will make a full and eomplcte relurn of all mailers l,etwccn this and lhe 22d and hope something good. Nothing certain from Johnson & Co. The artillery is 011 the way up here. Nothing from Colonel Wharton & co.
I am yom obedient servant, J. \V. Fa1111i11, Jr., Colunrl.
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