created great alarm at Harrisburg, which place several families left for more secure places. We have since heard that Gen Houston was hastening clown the river to stop the progress of the enemy. [Gail Borden, Jr.] (2753] [BOSTICK to FAMILY] Dear people all in haste I write you a few lines to inform you of our misfortune. We understand that the Enemy is across the brassos & on the march for Harrisburg & we will in a few hours take up the line of march but I don't know where to but Eastward I presume I wish you to move as quick as possible & you must be your judge of where to go but I wish you to secure yourselves in the best place you can if it nessary cross the saline but you must be your own judge we will soon no the fate of our cuntry if we dont do something in a few days the army will dissolve in my opinion as soon as possible I wish to hear from you all & when it is possible I shall let you known where I am. I come across Thomas Swearingen in camp his respect to you all he wish me to mention [illegible] if I should write. I have nothing more to write we are all as well as [illegible] My prayers & best wishes for you all James H. Bostick Keep in good spirits, Susan & don't become discouraged will be with you as soon as possible if the lord wills. JH Bostick Brassos Camp April 14, 1836
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