[873) [ROYALL to PUBLIC]
Circular
San Felipe 15th October 1835
Fellow Citizens
Col Austin has Just Written for more help, help, help. he took the line of march for San Antonio on 13th and Wrote for help, help., help. he fears being forced into a fight before the Nacogdoch- es troops arrive. Felow Citizens you have false reports among you I pledge my Head for the truth of what I write when I say to you that your Countrymen are in danger and have wrillen here for help and that in a few days. Your Immediate assistance may save our troops and our country. I would Gladly be in the field but cannot be permitted to leave San Felipe. Turn Out. Turn Out, and that Hastily. Repair to the Camp.
Your friend R.R. Royall Presdt of the Council &c
[874) [ROYALL to SMITH]
To all to whom these may come
The bearer Mr Erasmus Smith is on his way to camp with a tired horse-we wish to forward him by all means in our power as we think he may be very importantly usefull And we therefore requesl Lhat any citizen will do his best to assist him to camp with a· horse·.
R. R. Royall President of Committee
C B Stewart Secretary At Mr Moseleys 14th octr San Felipe Oct 15. 1835
P.S. It is earnestly hoped that all patriot citizens will take a lively interesl in forwarding this express to our fellow citizens in Camp-Genl Austin! The gentlemen you confided t.o my charge are thus far on their way lo San Felipe and in good spirits- R M Williamson
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