There is another ship anchored at Copano, and I have learned from two Americans who were taken at the mission of Refugio by the troops left there that it has eighty men aboard and some food supplies. I have issued instructions to make certain of everything hut I am not very hopeful, for we do not have a single boat to our name. At this place I have taken twenty barrels of flour belonging to the enemy, as well as other things, of all of which I shall render a report later. Our active operations should he continued, I believe, unless Your Excellency decides otherwise, because the enemy seems to be intent on fortifying itself at the Colorado. For this reason I have sent instructions to-day to Colonel Juan Morales at Goliad, a copy of which I am accompanying to Your Excellency. I shall act in accordance with the resolutions of Your Excellency and agreeable to circumstances, without compromising the honor of the nation or that of the army. It only remains for me now lo commend, in general, the bravery and daring of the gallant officers and soldiers who, with so much honor and courage, added luster to the characteristic valor of the Mexican army in the brilliant engagement of the 19th. Immediately upon the surrender of the enemy, their fury was changed to the most admirable indulgence. This show of generosity after a hotly contested engagement is worthy of the highest commendation, and I can do no less than to commend it to Your Excellency, at the same time begging you to have due regard for the families of the brave combatants that fell in defense of the rights of their country. I shall soon send Your Excellency the details of the action. I congratulate Your Excellency and the supreme government for the triumphs obtained by the army under your command in this most just and honorable war. Again present lo Your Excellency my most clislinguislwd considerations of affection and respect. GOD AND LIBERTY.-Victoria, March 21st., 1836.- Jose Urrea. To His Excellency, the President, Antonio Lop<'z de Santa Anna, General-in-Chid of the Army of Operations.
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