Two thousand Troops under the command of Siczma have arrived in that place and are in possession of the Public square, compelling our Troops (150 in number) to retire to the Alamo where they are at present and determined to remain until death or victory, they implore aid from their fellow citizens and solicit it speedily- Provisions and men is the cry. are the frontiers of Color[a J do safe? are there no hostile Indians bearing materially upon the fron- tier of Texas. If there be none you will forthwith fall down to Bastrop and wait further orders from me It would be well for the inhabitants of Bastrop lo keep out spies in the direction of San Antonio lest a foraging party of Mexicans surprise them, every inch of ground must be disputed by us until we can communicate and march against and crush them-If the Indians are still trouble- some on the frontier I would suggest to the setters the propriety of concentrating in the different settlements and build Block houses or forts for their better defence, in the morning I will proceed to Gonzales and will advise and command what I conceive best to be done on this frontier. The information comes by Express from Col Travis and may be relied on. Do for the best and act promptly under the instructions herein contained, with sentiments of regard I am yours R. M. WiUiamson To Col. J. J. Tomlinson Maj. Comdg. &c. The foregoing communication I have caused to be for- warded by express and rest assured that no exertions on my part will be wanting to give the earliest aid practicable to our fellow soldiers in the Alamo. Citizens of Texas arouse, save your country and your liberties all must now act and act ii1 unison, I am in haste Your obt servt R. l\'I. Williamson Comdg. the Rangers-
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