Anna was not taken until the 22nd, and General Cos on yesterday, very few having escaped. About 600 muskets, 300 sabres and 200 pistols having been collected in the action. Several hundred mules and horses were taken, and near twelve hundred dollars in specie. For several days previous lo the action our troops were engaged in forced marches, exposed to the excessive rains and the additional inconvenience of extremely bad water, illy supplied with rations and clothing; yet amid every difficulty they bore up with cheerfulness and fortitude and performed their marches with spirit and alacrity. There was no murmuring. Previous to and during the action my staff evinced every disposition to be useful and were actively engaged in their duties. In the conflict I am assured they demeaned themselves in such manner as proved them worthy members of the army of San Jacinto. Colonel T. J. Rusk, Secretary of War, was on the field. For weeks his services had been highly beneficial lo the army; in battle he was on the left wing where Colonel Sherman's command first encountered and drove the enemy. He bore himself gallantly and continued his efforts and activity, remaining with the pursuers until resistance ceased. I have the honor of tran_smitting herewith a list of all officers and men who were engaged in the action, which I respectfully request may be published as an act of justice to the individuals. For the Commanding General to attempt discrimination as to the conduct of those who commanded in the action, or those who were commanded, would be impossible. Our success in the action is conclusive proof of such daring intrepidity and courage; every officer and man proved worthy of the cause in which he battled, while the triumph received a lustre from the humanity which characterized their conduct after victory, and richly entitles them to the admiration and gratitude of their General. Nor should we withhold the tribute of our grateful thanks from the Being who rules the destinies of nations and has in the time of greatest need enabled us lo arrest a powerful invader whilst devastating our country. I have the honor to be, With high consideration,
Your obedient servant, Sam Houston, Commander in Chief.
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