[2817] [SANTOS to-----]
April 21st, 1836 In this day, month, and year, the town of Columbia was takt'n by the Division of the Army of Operations, under the rommand of His Excellency, Don Jose Urrea; which, full of glory, c-ontinued their march to Brazoria. Columbia Landing, 21st of said month, 1836. Jose Guadalupe de los Santos The General's body-guard rose up in the morning, full of rai~ns and other things. [2818] [GREEN to RUNNELS]
April 22nd 1836
To Genl. H. G. Runnels Dear Sir,
An attempt is now making by numerous honorable & high spirited Gentlemen of Mississippi to complete a competent force for the rescue of our bleeding country from the forces commanded by the sanguinary Despot Santa Anna.From my knowledge of your character as a patriot soldier and Gentleman I feel assured that at least one thousand brave l\'lississippians could be induced to as.5emble on the plains of Texas under a promise that you would consent to command them. Thus believing that, we, Dear Sir, in the name of every thing sacred the humanity, justice, freedom, & in the name of my bleeding country, by that you will consent to take such eommand, in such event, subject alone to the rules of the war department. You will perceive that his command does not contemplate any [illegible] with the patriotic & praiseworthy endeavors of Genl. Austin Capt. Quitman & others who are at this time about to march in force to the immediate relief of Texas. I feel anxious to do every thing to forward this magnanimous & landable undertaking. With every sentiment of high respect U am you obt servt•.
Th. J. Green Brig, Genl. of the Army of Texas
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