San Felipe 29th Oct. 1835

General Austin

Dear Sir,

Cheering news! From intelligence that has poured in upon us this morning we are emboldened to declare that Texas will and must be free! Many letters are now before us from which we have time only to cull the most prominent facts. Those addressed to you we forward. We are happy in announcing to you the arrival among us of 60 or 70 fine young men from New Orleans well equipped and in complete uniform, and who are already on their March from Brazoria to Goliad. Another vessel containing many more is hourly expected. Seventy five men have gone up Red River also from New Orleans, intending to come by land from Nachitoches, where no doubt they will recieve such accessions as to augment the number to 300 men. Letters from McKinney and Williams and others below urge you to write for supplies of any or all kinds, and your orders shall be promptly filled. Mr Wm. H. Smith who went below on express and as our agent, has received our thanks, and the applause of all others for his very prompt attention to every commission given him to execute. Every thing you have yet sent for will be forwarded. The 12 pounder is on the way, the 18 pounder is also by this time on the way. The 6 pounder from Matagorda left several days since by water for La Baca, intended for La Bahia. We have only time to say that should you require the aid of the Volunteers from the United States, you will order them from Goliad to San Antonio. The troops expected now from Louisiana will be directed to meet you at Bexar.

R. R. Royall Presd

[Addressed:] Genl S. F. Ausin Head Quarters Mr Baker