[2191] [ URREA to FERNANDEZ)
[Jose Urrea to Francisco Vital Fernandez, February 27, 1836, concerning the engagement at San Patricio, in which 16 Texans were killed and 2 l taken prisoners.) [2192) [URREA to SANTA ANNA] Army of operations-division of Goliad. Sir, according lo information received after my leaving Matamoras, I learnt that the insurgent forces stationed here had sent their cavalry towards Go- liad, for the purpose of making incursions. I therefore made an effort; I vanquished all difficulties, and forcing a march during three days and nights, I arrived here at the <lawn of day-not having with me more than 100 cavalry men. I attacked the enemy, who defended himself with firmness in lhc houses that served for barracks. But even there he left 16 dead; and 21 taken prisoners or wounded-among whom were some officers-There arc 5 Mexicans among the prisoners. AH the arms with 100 horses arc in my possession. I have the pleasure to inform you of this triumph obtained by the Mexican arms; and however feeble il may be, il will suffice to prove to our proud and scornful enemy what the valor and courage of Mexican soldiers can cff ccl: for in short those with me rushed into the midst of the affray like lions; and in a moment they hewed the rebels in pieces, none of whom escaped from this city. I have however to lament the death of a brave dragoon, who was slain; and also three other dragoons and a sergeant wounded. I am now in search of doctor Grant, who (according to the information that I received) is now in the neighborhood of Mier, with 50 riflemen; and I know, not what number of Mexicans. I shall hereafter give you a more detailed account of the affair, and conclude in assuring you that all the soldiers composing this division are fraught with enthusiasm; and burn to distinguish
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