Gonzales Octo 23. 1835
Your letter of Sept 27th has been received, and we are rejoiced to hear
that Volunteers are on their march to our assistance, the Rubicon is crossed
and it is now of vital importance to Texas, that we should be immediately
reinforced.
About 12 Oclock on the 20th the Military about 200 in number, arrived
on the western Bank of the Guadaloupe, and attempted the passage of the
River, but were repulsed by 18 men (the whole force then in this place)
they then encamped on the mound at DeWitts, on the 1st Octo. about 12,
oclock they took up their march and encamped about seven miles above
this place in a very strong position, suspecting that their object in this
movement was either to wait for a reinforcement, from San Antonio, or
to cross at the upper crossing, about 15 Miles above, it was determined to
attack them, before their plan could be carried into execution—Accordingly
on the same night, the whole force on foot, (amounting to about 160 men)
from the Guadaloupe, Colerado, and Labaca, commanded by Col, J. H.
Moore, crossed the River attacked the enemy about day Break and put them
to flight without the loss of a single man—and in as much as we expect a
formidable attack from Ugartachie, should the forces long remain idle,
the determination is to attack San Antonio, as soon as we can receive
reinforcements, to prevent this country as far as possible from becoming the
Battle ground, this Committee therefore earnestly desire, that you would use
your influence, to send to this place as soon as possible, as many volunteers
as possible
Wm. S. Fisher Chrm of Com.
To Col. S. F. Austin Chairman of committee of Austin