Mission of Espada 24th octr 35

Saturday evening 4 oclk P. M

Genl. Austin

By our Courier of this morning I informed you every circumstance to this date— I requested re-inforcements to the amt of fifty men, and suggested our investing the Town above and below, and acting in concert.

Being informed of your additional strength I am now emboldened to ask for 150—as we have the Roads to Rio Grande and Misions below to guard, and the small parties necessary to do it effectually, will weaken our force so as to make our position not altogether as safe, at is might be, and can be, when you have such forces above—

We have such information, as to apprehend an attack to night from Baragan, as he knows our numbers, and threatened us today—Fowd- fifty men tonight, and say to us what you wish done, and when we may expect others —and whether we shall take a position near Bexar 10-25-1835 — Should any other officer be chosen to supercede Col Bowie, will you allow (me) (Fannin) to suggest the names of Genl. Huston and col. Hall— Mr Wharton will assign my reasons etc

James Bowie [Rubric]

J W Fannin Jr [Rubric]

[Addressed:] Genl. S F Austin Camp Salado