[2819) [HOUSTON DISPATCH)
[Sam Houston, San Jacinto, April 22, 1836, dispatch briefly announcing the victory at San Jacinto.] (2820] [McNUTT to HOUSTON)
Harrisburg 22 April
To Genl Sam Houston Dr Sir
The communication of the secretary of war giving infor- mation of the glorious victory over Santa Anna and his forces, came to hand this inst. which was the first information I had received from you since you left the river except the report of your guns on yesterday evening. The express you sent back for effective men ammunition &c &c never reached till after the news of your victory hence you will see why the men and supplies have not come to you. You may rest assured that the order would have been filled with promptitude and alacrity for the troops here have been all anxious to follow on since you left. A scout is now out and has been out on the opposite side of the Bayou since the commencement of your action yesterday evening under the immediate command of Lt. Casey and Waggonmaster Rohrer. They have not as yet reported Capt Carnes is opposite this occasionally reporting himself by the rifle crack on the flying enemy. The bearer of the express sent back for men and arms lost his papers, and must have lost himself for he never came to me until after the news of victory with sentiments of highest consideration and gratitude to you and your brave men I am
Your obt sevt Robt McNutt Major
(2821) [REED to CALDWELL]
[John Reed, near San Jacinto, to Major Caldwell, April 22, 1836, stating that the Texans had defeated the Mexicans, killed 500 and taken 650 prisoners, Almonte among them, Houston wounded and Cos killed.]
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