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order of the Commander in Chief Genl Slephen F. Austin Head Quarters above San Antonio Nov. 5th 1835 To James Bowie Acljt. Genl.
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Tho. J. Rusk aide de camp
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[On verso:] Col. Jno. Moore
You will SP-e to the execution of the within order by the
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officers under your command. Hcaa Quarters·above San Antonio Nov. 5th, 1835
James Bowie Adjt Gcn'I
[ 11021 [AUSTIN to BRISCO]
Head Quaters 6th Nov 1835
To Capt. Brisco.
Information has just been received that reinforcements are expected by the Enimy from the Rio Grand and Laredo roads. Also that the soldiers go out night and clay towards the West and bring in Grass and beeves for the r.upply of the Enemy in the fortification. Also that a mail from the Rio Grand ought to arrive some time lo night or lo-morrow. You wiU therefore proceed with all possible dispatch for the West of Bexar on the Leona as far as the Madina approaching as near Bexar as you think proper for the purpose of obtaining information as to reinforcements, intercepting regular Mails or Expresses- watching for the money that is still expected (according lo information just received) which is still expected from J\fatamoras preventing beef, cattle, or other supplies from entering Bexar and harrassing the enimy in evry in any way possible. You will remain out lo night and until tomorrow night should you perceive any imporlanl information can be expected thereby taking care to prevent the enemy taking in Grass or other supplies during the night.
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