the country. With our force we cannot fight the enemy ten to one, in their own country where they have every advantage. It is reported and I do believe that (Labarb) or Ybarbo, who has lately been at San Antonio de Bexar, has gone on to incite the Indians in the neighborhood of Nacogdoches. Keep an eye to this, but be prudent. Arouse our friends in the States. I would have sent the express as soon as I heard the news for the Alamo, but was assured that two spies [are] now out, but hourly expected in, on whose statement I might place unbounded reliance as to the fate of the Alamo. The conduct of the General Council and that of their "Agent," has already cost us the lives of more than 230 brave men. Had it not been for that we should have kept all the advantages which we had gained. We must repair our losses by pmdence and valour. I have no doubt as to the issue of the contest. I am in good spirits !tho not ardent!!! Johnson & Grants parties are cut off. The enemy at the Alamo are said to have lossed 521 killed and an equal number wounded. Murdered Americans, 187. . . . Three negroes and Mrs Dickinson were all in the fort who escaped .Massacre as reported! Several Mexicans in the fort were also murdered, and all killed in the fort were burned: The Mexicans killed in the assault were hurried - This is the report of the matter in substance! Tell the Red Landers to awaken and aid in the struggle! Salute affectionately your family with Dr. Porter's and all
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Sam Houston.
To Colonel H. Raguel.
P. S. Our force tomorrow, I hope, will be 600 men. I am in great haste-will Major Allen join me? Let the People beware of [obscured] and [obscured] ! ! ! They are enemies to Texas and Liberty! Be vigilant! Major Hockley salutes yourself and family. I send a paper lo your care! Houston. [Addrcssed:)To Colene! H. Raguel Nacogdoches Texas Mr. Johnson Express (Franked:] On service Sam Houston Gen! in Chief.
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