New Orleans June 23d 1836

Dear Genl.

I write merely to say that the Acting President of the Govt, of Mexico, Jose Justo Carro, has determined to disregard the Armistice agreed upon between Genl Houston and St Anna, and he has issued his proclamation declaring his intention to prosecute the War against Texas immediately. Our Country, it seems by this publication, (which has been republished in the Bulletin of this City), is to be invaded by seventeen thousand Men. The prevailing opinion here is that Texas should loose no time in Making ample preparation to repel the expected invasion: And acting under this impression the Citizens of Texas who are here have joined in a recommendation to Genl Hunt to proceed immediately with his preparations to raise and organize his Division, as you May see by the enclosed Copy. A report reached here today from Vera Cruz that the Govt was not able to raise the men and Money to Carry on another Campaign against us. I did not learn from what authority this report emanated, but it is only necessary for us to reflect how wofully the people of Texas have been lead astray by such idle remours to lead us at once to the conclusion that now is the time to prepare for action.

I leave in the morning for Mobile, thence to Claiborne, from whence I shall return with all possible despatch. Please Write Me to San Augustine immediately upon the receipt of this, and if in your opinion the return of the Archives had better be delayed I will act upon your advice.

I am much indisposed therefore Must Make My letter Short

R. Peebles

[Addressed:] Gen. S. F. Austin Quintanna Texas