(2370] [RAGUET lo --------)
Committee Room, Nacogdoches, March 19, 1836. Dear Sir: In answer to the request of your committ~e, as communicated per Colonel Houston, we have to say that, from the best information the circumstances will permit, we fully believe that we are in imminent danger of an attack from the various tribes of Indians who are daily arriving in our neighborhood from the territories of the United States, and the Cherokees residing in this vicinity. We have it from sources not to be doubted that there will be a force of above one thousand warriors from the Fox and Sac nations in this country so soon as the grass is sufficiently grown to afford their horses feed; we therefore hope that you will forward this and such other information as you may have in your power to the commanding officer at Fort Jesup, lo induce the Government of the United States to take measures to stop the Indians of that country from invading our frontiers. With sentiments of respect, we remain yours respectfully, Henry Raguet, Chairman of the committee of vigilance and safety. To the Chairman of the committee of vigilance and safety, San Augustine. (2371) [WELLS to CITIZENS]
[ca. 19 March 1836)
Fellow Citizens of Texas generally:
News of the most disastrous nature, arrived here from the southern divisions of our army by the lieutenant and twenty men who formed the advance of Fanning's army: while trying to make their retreat from Fort Defiance, they were attacked by 2,700 Mexicans in the Big Prairie. They are now advancing towards the Colorado. Help we want-and that speedily. Time don't admit of my saying any thing more. Francis Wells
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