and pass duplicate receipts for the same one of which he will r~tain-R~gimc11lal Qr. Master Wi11ficld will use all possible dispatch 111 the execution of this order, and on its completion report to Head Quarters Sam Houston Commander-in-Chief
[2623) [HOUSTON to RAGUET]
Camp West of Brasos, 7th Apl. 1836.
My dear Sir,
I send this note by my friend Maj. Ingram and commend him to you. The spies of the enemy are at San Felipe, and one of them was wounded by our men. There were some 30 in number of the spies. I trust in God that we will let them know that we deserve liberty. There is no certainty that the army is advancing! The men are in good spirits and I trust will do good work- Col. Rusk is here, and from his presence, I hope for the best results, and am well satisfied he will see the crisis over! He proves himself a Patriot and a soldier! There is the most perfect harmony in camp. Let his Lady know that he is in fine health & spirits. And says his presentiment is as good as he would wish. He says "Victory and Independence!" You will be so kind as to salute, with great regard your family, and, all the Ladies & my friends. Don't get scared at Nacogdoches-Remember old Hickory claims Nachcz as "neutral Territory-" Give my compliments to the Bowl, and tell him that I hold him by the hand as a friend- that I am always true. Your friend
Sam Houston
[Addressed:] To Colonel Henry Raguel Nacogdoches Texas by Maj. Ingram
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