unlil l can suilahly connect myself with the Army or until an occasion may require my services. Every man in Lhis country al this time has to go upon his own footing as the Government at present is unable lo make any provisions for the Army. However a change for the heller is expected soon and affairs is expected to be in a better condilion. Provisions are very scarce here and travelling or living is attended wilh considerable expense - All owing to the great number of Volunteers from the U. States besides the Emigration of Families into the upper Colonies is unprecedented for the past five months. Tho under rather indifferent circumstances myself at this time, I have no reason lo complain of my coming to this country as I find nothing but what mighl have been expected. On the contrary I have the satisfaclion of beholding one of the finest countries in the world and have fully determined lo locate myself in Texas I hope to be helter silualed to write you more about this country, and as I have not much time Can say very little at present, More than inform you what I am about &c &e A Gentleman is going East to day by whom l intend Sending my letter. Letters have been intercepted lo the l\'lexican citizens of Bexar informing them of the arrival of 2,000 troops on the Rio Grande, and now coming on to retake that place in consequence of which, Many of the Mexicans have secretly left the place, and preparations are now making to fortify the town. All our Troops have been ordered to Capano to proceed against Matamoras
I remain yours Affectionately D. P. Cummings
[1854}
[FILISOLA to SANTA ANNA]
[Vicente Filisola to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, January 20, 1836, concerning the measures taken by Ramirez y Sesma to facilitate crossing the Rio Grande.]
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