[1283] [HOUSTON to MARTIN] San Felipe de Austin, November 24, 1835.
To Captain Wylie Martin.
My dear Sir: In accordance with our last conversation, I take pleasure in explaining my views, if they can, in any possible event, be of service lo our countrymen. . If, in the range of human occurrances, it shall be proper or even necessary for the army of the people before Bexar to fall back, because of the men not being prepared with proper clothing for winter, and the want of necessary artillery and munitions of war, I would suggest to you the advantage of retiring in good order, and sending the cannon, baggage, and sick, in advance, so that they can at least reach the Cibolo under conduct of a strong guard, and a vigilant officer to command it, before the enemy should be formed in two divisions, one to pursue the route to LaBahia, and the other that of Gonzales. There ought to be a sufficient force left at La Bahia to make a firm defence at that place, and aJl possible means used for that purpose. Gonzales being, in my opinion, the most important interior key to Texas (proper), should also be placed in a condition for defence, with a force of from one lo two hundred placed there, under a firm and prudent commander, who will at once establish discipline and organization; and using the greates vigilance, retaining a few horses to keep out scouts. This, it seems to me, must be a rallying point for Texas.
Sam Houston.
[1284) [ROBINSON to CARSON]
To John Carson
Sargeant at Arms of the General Council of Texas
You are hereby ordered to notify Mr Joseph Urbane to desist grinding on his corn mill, during the sitting of the Council, and if the said Urbane shall refuse so to desist you are hereby directed to bringm before the Council forthwith.
J. W. Robinson Prs. of the Council
Nov. 24, 1835
Executed the within writ upon Joseph Urbane, who refused
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