1f the division of the Mexican army advancing against this place has met any obstructions, and it is probable they have been attacked by the Comanche Indians, and their advance much retarded by the loss of their horrses and baggage, 200 men will be detached for the relief of Bexar. I wiU go with them. Our object will be to cut our way through the ~lexican army into the Alamo, and carry with us such provisions as il will be possible lo take on a forced march. Our united force will probably be sufficient to hold out until we are relieved by a large force from the Colonies. We have just received additional intelligence from Bexar. The Mexicans have made two successive altacks on the Alamo in both of which the gallant little garrison repulsed them with some loss. Probably Davy Crokelt "grinned" them off. We will probably march tomorrow or the next day, if we can procure fresh oxen enough to transport our baggage and two six pounders. The people in the settlements are all arming themselves. The sound of clashing steel is heard on their borders and il is time they should awake now if they wish to preserve their freedom and the fruits of so many years of toil and privation. Now is the time for volunteers from the United States. Let them come with six months clothing and one hundred rounds of ammunition, and they may be of essential service to the cause of Liberty, and no doubt will be amply rewarded by the people of Texas. Now or never. Write to me soon. I have not heard from home for four months. Direct your letters to John Sowers Brooks, Vohmteer Army of Texas, to the care of J. W. Fannin, Jr., Col. and Cornt. Artillery, or to Quintana, Mouth of the Brazos, to the care of Messrs McKinney and Williams and they will forward them to me. Tell Mary Ann, Father, and all of you to write, and perhaps some of the letters will reach me. Give my love to all the family. Tell Richard to write to me. Your affeclionate son, John Sowers Brooks. P.S. We are all nearly naked-and there are but few of us who have a pair of shoes. We have nothing but fresh beef without salt-no bread for several days. Brooks. On my arrival here, I was appointed Adjutant of the Post. The Col. desired to have me in his family-I therefore resigned the
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