[911 I [AUSTIN to COMMITTEE]
Head Quarters, Camp Sevolo Octr. 19, 1835
To the Council of Safety etc S. Felipe,
The Army will take up the line of march from this point tomorrow morning and move toward Bejar as far as the Salado which is within five miles of the town. There it will take a secure position to await further reinforcements and to effect other important objects of observation on the movements of the enemy and of annoyance to their scouting parties etc. It is now well ascertained that the people of the town arc well affected to our cause and will probably be ready, when occasion offers, to render us essential aid. , The army is in high spirits and eager to advance, hut are at the same time not disposed to act precipitately or rashly. It is confidently expected that we shall be able to act conclusively within a very few days. P. S. Since the taking of Labahia the enemy has been busily engaged in fortifying S Antonio, barracading the streets, placing 1::annon on the top of the church cutting down trees, and in cvry way exerting themselves to make a vigorous defense. The Committee are required to furnish every facility to Doctr. Hoxy in the discharge of his duty by pressing horses wagons and whatever else may be necessary for the object in view. S. F. Austin Comr. in chief By order Warren D C. Hall Adjt .and Insp. Genl. Warren D C Hall Adjt and lnspr. Genl. SF Austin Com. in chief
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