march soon in the morning, I beg you will excuse this hasty scrawl. Give my love to mother, Norborne, l\'lary Ann, Hannah, Henrietta and to Richard and his family. My health is good. Fare- well! Your affectionate son, John Sowers Brooks. P.S. I have not heard from home since I left. Direct your letters to the care of J. W. Fannin, Jr., Army of Texas, pay the postage to New Orleans. I have no money. I should like to have Brooks. Do not fail to write me immediately, and send me some money if possible. I am very much in want of it, I assure you. The Government has obtained a loan and will soon pay us off-when I can pay you. Brooks. Give my respects to all who remember me. Tell the youth of Staunton they ·may now do some thing in the cause of Liberty if they will come to Texas. [to A.H. Brooks) [2172] [COS to TORNEL) E. P. 1:engo el honor de elevar a los superiores manos de V. E. una C?p1a del Estado de la fuerza con q. ha pasado por esta Villa pa. Bepr la la. Brigada del Ejercito de operaciones. Ruego a V. E. admita la consideracion y respeto q Jc presento. Dios y Libertad Riogrande Febo. 25. de 1836. .Mtin. Perfto. de Cos E. S. Ministro de la Guerra y Marina Mejico.
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