Captains Smith and Alley marched from here previous to my arrival, with about one hundred and ten men, for Victoria, which, it was reported, had been attacked, and they have no doubt, formed a junction with captain Collinworth. As many of this force only as can be spared, so as not to endanger the re-taking of Goliad, are expected by us; so that a reinforcement from that qua,ter is uncertain. S. F. Austin, Commander-in-chief To the Committee of SafetY,, San Felipe.
[814) [AUSTIN ORDERS]
Head Quarters of the Army of Texas, Gonsales October 11 1835.
Order No. 1.
General Orders. Col Stephen F. Austin having been unanimously elected to the office of Commander in chief of the army of Texas hereby assumes the command thereof. Col. Warren D. C. Hall is appointed Adjutant and Inspector General,, and David B. Macomb is appointed Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General of the army of Texas. P. W. Grayson is appointed aid de Camp. A general muster and inspection will take place at 9 Oclock A. M. tomorrow 12th October. The line of march will immediately thereafter be taken up for Bexar. Shooting in camp or on the line of march is prohibited. The Captains of Companies will make a daily report of the situation and strength of their companies. A detail of camp, picket and horse guard will be daily made, and an officer of the day and an officer of the guard appointed. The guard will be turned off at 9 O'clock precisely, except when the army is on the march. Every citizen soldier of the army of the people now in the field [torn] apprized of the cause he is defending-it is the cause of the Constitution and of freedom: the cause of each man individually and of Texas collectively-our prosperity and happiness will in a great measure depend on the issue of the present campaign-every one feels its importance, and it is
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