[908) [SMITH lo GARCIA]
[D. W. Smith, Matamoros, lo Francisco Garcia, October 18, 1835, describing and protesting the arrest of Reuben l\l. Poller. ] (909) [ALFORD to PERRY j [J. A. Alford, New Orleans, to James F. Perry, October 19, 1835, mentioning that: "a company of 50 volunteers will leave on the Columbus to assist your country in your present difficulty."]
[910) [AUSTIN COUNCIL OF WAR]
Head Quarters Camp Sivolo Octr. 19, 1835 At a Council of war held here, consisting of Genl S F Austin Commander in chief, Colo. Warren D. C. Hall Adjutant Genl. Wm H Jack Brigade Inspector, Colo. D B McComb Asst. Adjt. Genl. Colo. John H. Moore Lieut. Colo. Burleson, Majr Wm H Wharton, Judge Majr. Alexr. Somerville Captn. Fanning, Captn. I Hall Capt Goheen, Captn. Ebberly, Capt. Coleman, Captn. Robison, Captn. Martin, Alley and Lieut. Travis. On the proposition of the Com. in chief, to rescind the resolution of yesterday, for a further halt at this poiut, for reasons resulting from information received last evening- the information being communicated to theCouncil and being received as satisfac lory in support of the proposition, it was carried unanimously, and the resolution accordingly rescinded, leaving it discretionary with the Com in chief to march the army from this point with as much promptness as he may deem expedient. SF Austin
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