WRITINGS OF 5AM HOUSTON, 1836
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RUSK AND HOUSTON TO THE PUBLIC 1
TO THE TROOPS AND PEOPLE OF THE EAST: EXPRESS War Department, Head Quarters, Army San Jacinto River, April 26, 1836. All the troops, on their march from the East, will report at Head Quarters as early as possible, marching by way of Harrisburg. For the present let all turn out, the enemy have been badly de- feated, and are retreating precipitately, for the purpose of con- centrating. One bold push now will drive them entirely out of the country, and secure Liberty, independence and peace to Texas. Let all turn out; our Standard is a victorious one, and waves beautifully under the smiles of a benificent Providence. Signed, THOMAS J. RUSK, Secretary of War. TO THE BEARER OF THE EXPRESS. Present, Tell our friends all the news, and that we have beaten the enemy, killed 630, taken 570 prisoners. General Santa Anna and Cos taken, and 3 general standards; vast amount of property taken, and about 1500 stands of arms, many swords and one 9 pounder brass cannon. Tell _them to come on and let the people plant corn. Signed, SAMUEL HOUSTON, Commander in Chief.- 1 Simmons University Library, Abilene, Texas. With this notice went also copies of Santa Anna's orders to his troops to retreat to Bexar and Victoria.
THE EXONERATION OF JOHN FORBES 1
Head-Quarters, Battle-Ground, San Jacinto, 29th April, 1836. The Commanding General has received the report of the Court of Inquiry held on the 28th Inst., of which Col. Sherman was President, commending the co:r:iduct of Col. John Forbes, Com- missary-General, and also honorably acquitting him of all cen- sure from reports circulated against him after the action of the 21st Inst. Hereby approves the same. The Commanding General takes great pleasure in recognizing Col. John Forbes as an officer of merit and diligence, and ex- pressing the renewal of his increased confidence. By order of Sam Houston Commander-in-Chief Geo W. Hockley Insp. General
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