(2758) [HOUSTON to ROSS]
Head Quarters of the Army Camp on Brazos 14 April 1836 The Steam Boat Yellow Stone, Captain I. E. Ross, was detained while at Groce's landing, on the Brazos River, by order of the Commander in Chief, for the use of the Army of Texas, from the 31 March ult to the 14th April inst. inclusive. The officers and crew, as Citizens of the United States of America, were expressly required to remain neutral during the time the Boal might be detained, and have so done in compliance with that agreement. Subsequent to the detention of the Boat the Enemy have taken possession of San Felipe situated on the Brazos river and below the boundary above mentioned and it is believed that they yet remain on the said river and below San Felipe.- This certificate is given in respect to the neutrality of Captain J. I. Ross, his officers and crew.
Sam Houston Comd in Chief of the army
(2759] [JOHNSON to AUSTIN]
House of Rep. 14 April-1836
Dear Genl,
Yours has been red-If I find I can use the enclosure to your advantage I shall do it. I have no idea where or how you can get money for your country-I wish I did my heart bleeds for the late calamity brought upon your suffering and patriotic Country It is my opinion that it would be useless at this time to get our Government to go into the contest as a nation When you return you can find out how far it would be prudent to ask RM Johnson (Addressed:] Genl. S. F. Austin New York, City New York
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