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mitigate, or it may multiply, and aggravate, the calamities of the war. The Gerraro Battallion, our friends from the interior inform us, had reached Saltillo, before they crossed the N. River and had been ordered to march immediately for Bexar. 400 convicts were also to join them. This information was communi- cated by Colo. Powers who said it was told to him, a few hours previous. Cos, no doubt, has strong assurances of the arrival of reinforcements; and on these he must rely, to enable him to hold Bexar. Your opinion on the subject of this letter is urgently solicited. P.'Dimitt [ 1184] [HODGE to WILLIAMS]
Philader 14 Nov 1835
Samuel M. Williams Esq N/Y D Sir.
On receipt of your letter of 10 ins I engaged 75 kegs o_f Duponts first quality Powder- Viz 50 Kegs Cannon 13 do Musket 12 do Rifle We expected from what the agent said to me that it would have been shipped, this day, from Marcus Hook, via the Canal, for Baltimore, we have been disappointed and it will not be ready until Wednesday, by the Evening Mail I write to your Brother to know if it will be in time, if not to advise me by return mail- I wrote to him the day the purchase was made saying it would be shipped today but have not heard from him I addressed the letter to Mr. Hy Williams Baltimore I will be pleased to see you on your arrival here- No news from Texas I am truly,
D. Sir Your ob svt. James Hodge
(Addressed: l Single Mr. Samuel M. Williams New York
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