The Mexican army is estimated at 8,000 men. It may be
more or less. [March, 1836]
A. Briscoe
[2502) [BURNET to CITIZENS]
[March, 1836]
Proclamation
To the citizens of Texas residing in the municipality of Red
River. Fellow Citizens.
The enemy is advancing upon our borders, their hands still warm with the blood of our gallant brothers slaughtered in the Alamo. In the name of Texas I exhort you citizens of Red River lo repair with alacrity to the field, and lo chastise the audacity of the invader. Your brothers of the sea coast and the interior are in arms, and we confidently rely on our ability lo sustain this portion of the Republic. The enemy threatens us with a speedy conquest, and conquest by such an enemy, imports an indiscriminate extermina- tion. Citizens of Texas! Your all is al stake. Your wives; your children, all that is dear and sacred to freemen summon you lo the field. Your inherent ga!Jantry wilJ promptly obey the call. Texas in this hour of her extremity, needs the aid of every citizen: let none prove recreant and all will prosper. The enemy knows and dreads your prowess. They depend on numbers, we in the justice of our cause, the approbation of our God, and a high preeminence of national character. Citizens of Red River! the war in which you have a common interest with all T<:xas, has hitherto been conducted without your aid. It now devolves upon you to bear a portion of its burdens. Your patriotism is not doubted, your courage and ability are fully appreciated by your fellow citizens. Let the enemy experience the one and feel the other. One bold united exertion of our strength, conducted with skill, will bring the contest to a speedy and glorious termination, and peace, fortune and independence are the certain results. David G Burnet President of the Republic of Texas
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