(863] [ROYALL to HALL]
San Felipe 14th October 1835
Capt Wm Hall
You will please proceed with all possible dispatch lo fill the call of Col. Austin for supplies, for the army and forward them to Head quarters with all possible dispatch. Contracting for all such things as may be necessary and giving your official receipt for the same and In case of a refusal lo obey your demand and knowing it to be of Vital Importance lo the Army you will Press into service any Valuables that may be necessary to a speedy and prompt Co operation with our forces at headquarter. Relying at the same time upon your Prudence and Moderation to so execute the orders as to Distress none and produce satisfaction If Possible RR Royal Presdt &c C. B. Stewart Secy [864] [SMITH to AUSTIN]
Goliad 14th Octr. 1835
Genl. Austin Dr. Sir
yesterday I communicated to you as the commander of the detachment at this place now I write as a private soldier from the time your order came here to mantain the post at the risk of all hazzards-Their was shown a disposition among the men to disobey the order-This morning an open determination was shown to leave the place in consequence of which I resigned my command as did officers of the Columbia Company-I could not do less your orders I am determined to obey even as a private. The whole of the men have the greatest inclination lo leave this place, many have upon more reflection promised still to stay until you can be heard from The Company has been reorganized and the same officers reappointed-some of the discontented will go on to you and I
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