against this formidable force. It is said that Santa Ana is himself with the army before the Alamo. It is said that Santa Ana designs driving all the Americans beyond Sabine. We have just been advised that he intends detachina 1000 men from Bexar, lo form a junction with the 650 0 . at San Patrico, and then reduce this place. We have 450 men here, and twelve pieces of small artillery. We have strengthened the fort very much; and he will find it difficult with his 1650 men to drive us from our post. We are hourly anticipating an attack, and preparing for il. We are short of provisions, and that is now our deadliest foe. Unless we are soon supplied, we can not hold out much longer. We have had no bread for some time. We suffer much from the want of shoes and clothing. Excuse this hasty letter. I have just returned from a weary and unsuccessful march in pursuit of a party of Mexicans, who appeared a few miles from this place. I have not heard from home since I have been in Texas, and I am at a loss to account for your silence. The Convention, which met the first of this month, it is rumored, have declared Texas independent. No official or authentic information, however, has come to hand. You shall hear from me again as soon as possible. I am Aid-de-Camp to the Commandant here. Farewell. Your affectionate son, John S. Brooks. P.S. I have neither clothes nor money to buy them. The Government furnishes us with nothing,-not even amunition. I have written nearly twenty letters home, all of them unanswered. Brooks. Give my love to all the family and write.
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