heller, or more bravely; and since his usefulness has been obvious to every man present. So short a lime has elapsed since the arrival of Ally, Smith and Westover, that no plan is yet formed, for the Government of our future movements. Of one thing, however, I feel at liberty to assure you; that we shall act, and that quickly.- Expresses are expected to night these will decide our arrangements. Col. i\lilam, who is direct from Monclova informs us, that Zacalecas is up and arming, resolved on one more deperate struggle for her rights. All here are in good spirts and think themselves enough to make short work of the balance of our undertaking. Yours respectfully,
Ira Ingram Commisary
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-----N.B. at 6--oclk. 11th Oct-an Express came from Capt-Collinsworth Expressing some fears of his situation-he say that- "There is of public Stoars about $10,000-upwards of 300 stand arms and a number of public-stores"-I have reh1rned the express with (I trust) satisfactory Information- Our detachment must have encamped with in 10 or 15 miles of Goliad last night- In addition I shall send Immediately to Smith and ally to press hard for La Bahia- Col Milam- Informs me that the troops Ordered on from Saltilleo had to return on account of Interior revolution- I have advised Col Milam to go to Gonzales with the prisoners as I feel confident Col Austin will be there. Kerr Excuse haste- [Endorsed:) Post Script from Kerr 11. Oct 1835
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