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(2760] [IRION to RATLIFF ET AL]
[R. A. Irion, Nacogdoches, to Captains Ratliff, Smith, and Chesher, Nacogdoches, April 14, 1836, ordering their companies to remain and aid in the protection of nacogdoches.] (2761] [ S to ----------]
Fort Jessup April 14th, 1836
Dear Sir,-Nacogdochcs has been abandoned, and by this hour, probably is in ruins. A detachment of the i\'lexican army, has by an extradinary movement, been united with the Indians of the north, whom, it is reported, are 1500 strong, and unless timely succor is obtained the country will be overrun, and the depredations and horrors which were so lately enacted in Florida will now be removed on the western border of our happy land. Hundreds of families are rapidly fleeing from the ruthless savages, who are hastening down upon them, and all is confusion between here and San Augustine. Gov. Quitman, the noble and brave Quitman, who merely went to explore the country, and lay out the promised land, has heedlessly found himself and his handful of devotions [sic] adherents hemmed in by the Mexicans on one side and the cursed Indians on the other, and he is now rallying scattered inhabitants, and forming a rear-guard to protect the unfortunate women and children, who are hurrying with all possible speed to the Sabine. Rouse up the friends of Taxas with all possible haste. I shall continue on to-day till I reach my friend Quitman-dead or alive, God grant he may be safe and preserved for the future good of his country and Texas. In great haste your truly, F.B.S.
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