Nacogdoches 20th October 1835

To the Committee of vigalance and safety. San Felipe

Gentlemen,

We have received your communication of the 15th, intimating to us the highly gratifying intelligence of the Capture of La Bahia, the enthusiasm of the people on being made acquainted with the facts, was so great, that a general illumination immediately took place, and every demonstration of joy exhibited. We will dispatch tomorrow, to Washington, a waggon containing 150 lb lead and 250 lb Duponts E E E. powder.

You will please make arrangements for payment of the freight of the above, which will probably amount to from 80. to 100 Dollars. This Committee has made arrangements to forward a person to the United States for the purchase of 200 rifles, which we have every reason to think will reach us without loss of time. Yesterday about 70 or 80 men under the Command of Capt Sublet left to Join the Army of Texas, and being all well mounted must reach head quarters without delay. We shall expect to receive as frequent intelligence as possible of the proceedings of the Army, and any thing else that may be interesting.

F. Thorn Chairman

The above is a true copy of the Original on file,—The Powder and lead is ordered to be left at Washington for further Orders,

R. R. Royall

San Felipe 28th Oct 1835

[Addressed:] Genl S F. Austin Commander in chief Head Quarters Texas Army

Copy Col Thorn's Letter—