them to turn out. On the part of the Indians we Delegate to our Commissioners the Power to council with them and given Pledges of the Public faith to Respect their rights to land with assurances, that the convention will conform. This I am confident is at least as far as was Intended to be delegated to us, but the times seem to require it, as to the part the Indians will act the Com. are Jnstruct<::d lo assertain and be Governed by Circumstances. we hear Rumours here of there being only 40 men coming from that Quarter and of threats from the Indians but it is only Rumour The Chiefs have not arrived nor are they heard of. I have been urged to go myself But I believe it will be over ruled as I think is best, and Esqr. Garrett of the Red Lands Mr Hood and Mr Menard will be appointed it will be disposed of this evening. the cannon is here and perhaps tomorrow we will be able to get two yoke of Oxen to take it on Capt Wm. Hall left today to go to Gonzales or Colorado to forward corn Meal to head quarters. You should I think be more full about supplies for a long time and say how much-Members from Cow Bayou and that Quarter say there will be 40 men from that way tonight or in a few days. On the subject I wrote you relative to Jno Williams I would think-on reflecting more, had best be well matured before we act and the present press for men and uncertainty every where of Immediate success it may be best not to proceed as I proposed or . not till the convention meets but be that with you. The Prisoners are here and I think it Doubtfull yet whether the Council will consent to the Captains release unless by request of Capt Collinsworth as they say he would be reasonably, mortified and that If they get liberty and the like occur On us we can not effect an Exchange but would be Imprisoned. They have the liberty of the town. If you still desu;e it please write again or a word from .Capt C. or your statement of his wish. the subject will be submitted tomorrow to the house. R. R. Royall President of Council 19th Octr 1835 Some troops have arrived from the Trinity and Col Pettus says, he will be able to forward the cannon to day. 5 Wagons have been dispatched from Columbia and 2 from here with provisions Arms and Amunition under charge of Geo. Huff with a Guard of 10 men. Gen! Briscoe has arrived.from Mississippi Via Nacog. he says he counted 80 men leaving Nacog. but citizens Gen~rally sai~ 150 as also John Dust stated the same. Esqr Garrett tlunks he wdl be abble to turn out more of this you can be informe~I by Gentlemen from that Quarter who know him and his associates Hood and
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