Colorado May 13th 1826—
Dear Sir. Capn Buckner has not arrived yet but we expect him
every minit I have had Spies out every day and night Since I
Received your order and do expect to do so untill further orders and
perhaps go with 20 or 30 men above the San Antonio Road where
it is soposed the Wacos may be hunting Though I think it
immaginary. at all events it is our duty to keep a good look out—and
if we Cannot hear from the Indians in 8 or 10 days it may be best
to discharge the men. as it is about the time those Indians leaves
their villages to go a hunting—
The[y] genneraly Return when their Corn gets in Roasting Ears
and their Water Mellons gits Ripe then I do think would be the
best time to find them at home and as good a time to go a Campaign
as any—I will see or hear from you before that time—
Yours Respectfully
James J. Ross—
[Addressed:] Colo Stephen F. Austin San Felipe de Austin