This letter written by Stephen F. Austin on November 4, 1835, expresses the desperate need for supplies and men for the Texian Army in San Antonio, and is part of the Phil Collins Texana Collection at the Alamo.
The Texian army had arrived in San Antonio in mid-October and sought to push the Centralist Mexican army out of Texas. His request was crucial to ensuring the army’s success in its campaign.
Austin wrote this letter shortly before traveling to the United States to request support for the revolution.
Transcript of the letter:
Head Quarters Nov 4, 1835
½ miles above BexarTo Adjt Genl Warren D.C. Hall & Col. B. Grayson Aide de Camp
You are to proceed forthwith to the Colonies, for the purpose of bringing on with all possible dispatch, reinforcements for the Army, of men, clothing, tents, and all other necessaries-- as well also of hurrying on the large Cannon with the proper munitions of ball and powder Cartridges &c—all which are indispensably necessary to the Success of the Present Campaign.
S. F. Austin
Commr In Chief
