[2601] [HOUSTON to EBERLY]
Head Quarters Camp west of Brazos 6th April 1836
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Special Orders
. Captain Jacob Eberly is hereby authorized & ordered to
raise a company of Fifty-six men or more, for the service of the Army of Texas, and employ them to the best advantage in that service, unlill further orders.
By order, Sam Houston Comm. in Chief
6. W. Hockley lnsp. Genl.
(2602) [HOUSTON to THOMAS)
Camp West of Brasos, April 6, 1836.
To David Thomas, Acting Secretary of War:
Sir: · Your letters of the 4th and 5th instant have this moment been received by express. Colonel Rusk arrived in camp on the evening of the 4th instant, and will probably remain for a few days longer. I am pleased to learn of the supplies being forwarded for the use of the army. They will be particularly acceptable. The present position of the army is one of strength and security, and from which the movements of the enemy can be vigilantly watched. My spies are remarkably active and intelligent, and shall be kept in constant action. They are much in want of good horses. A deserter from the enemy was brought into camp last night. He confirms the report previously received, of the miserable condition of their troops; and adds, that much dissatisfaction prevails in their ranks, from the severity of treatment and deprivation of the necessaries of life. He shall be closely looked to, and the first favorable moment seized with avidity to effect his total defeat. Intercepted documents received last winter, showed that Edward Gritton was a spy of Santa Anna, but that he had lost their confidence in part. These papers were seen by me after their seizure and translation. Sam Houston.
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