Dear Sir

Mr Kerr has just forwarded to us a copy of Capt Kollinsworth Letter— Stating his having possession of Labahia. $10000 public Stores 300 Stand arms and some horses—of Capt Smiths and alleys having hastened to the assistance of Capt C. to keep possession of the place Stores etc—Mr Kerr has probably advised you of the same and of the arrival of Col Milam who goes to San Felipe with the officers (prisoners)—We have sent on the communication to Genl Houston and Nacogdo—to inspirit our friends there whom we are told are afraid they will not be early enough to secure a fight

By order of R. R. Royall

San Felipe Oct 13

Col S. F. Austin

C. B. Stewart Sec

N B Judge Smith has just arrived and says Bob Moore's Vessel is in the Brazos and the San Felipe hourly expected she Brings a Number of Canon and Small Arms etc etc

R. R. Royall

13th at 2 oclock

[Addressed:] Col S. F. Austin Head Quarters

[Note on back]

Capt Batterson has just arrived from H—the Cannon is now at Cartwrights where she will be put upon a new carriage—the old one not being considerd sufficiently strong—

C. B. S. Sec