(2808} [GREEN lo COMMISSIONERS]
[Thomas J. Green, "on hoard the Steamer Columbia between Natchez & Vicksburg," lo the Texas Commissioners near the U.S. Government, April 20, 1836, reporting on the Runaway Scrape and slating that "in 30 days from this time we will march from Miss. Louisa. Tenn. & Arkansas from 2500 lo 3000 men ~vhich number will be ample lo complete the war, with the force we have al present in the field by August. I learn from Mr. S. M. Williams at Orleans that Mr. SL John of Mobile has ordered from New York arms enough lo equip the number of men which arms will be in Orleans by the time our forces gel down the river ... ."] (2809) [HOUSTON lo BURNET]
Camp Safety, San Jacinto, Lynch's Crossing, April 20, 1836.
Mr. President:
Dear Sir,-This morning the army. reached this point, and was attacked al 1/2 past 11, A. M., by the army of Santa Anna, which continued until 3 o'clock, when he withdrew his forces from the field. Our men were few who engaged the enemy, the balance remaining concealed for the purpose of hiding our number. His force is reported al 800; ours does not exceed 750. I am disposed to think that the enemy intend another attack to-night by a change of position. We had but one man wounded. The enemy's loss is estimated from 18-20. There would be no difficulty in securing the rights of the people and the liberties of Texas, if men would march lo their duly, and not fly like recreants from danger. Texas must be defended and liberty maintained. Sam Houston (Commander-in-Chief) P. S. Santa Anna was in the field. The officers and Soldiers acted well. Col. Rusk was in the action, and fully met my wishes. H.
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