San Felipe De Austin 30th Novr 1835
Dear Father and Mother
Uncle and myself arrived here last night from the camp in good health—
Uncle resigned his office on the 24 ult. and we left the next day for this
place— I think he will go on to the United States soon, perhaps in a few
days as he was called by the Convention to go as a commissioner to the
U. S. but with what power I know not; if he is not vested with the power of
attaching Texas to the U. S. but only to borrow money etc I think he
wont go
Burleson was elected commander in Chief to fill Uncles place. There
are 4 or 500 men in camp who are determined to stick to it until Bexar
falls or they eat up all, every thing in that country. A Maile was
intersepted the day before we left by which we learned that there was an order
for raising 10.000 Soldiers to come on to Texas as soon, as possible under
the Command of Genl. Santa Anna himself perhaps they will be here
next Spring.
I left Joel at Camp in good health and determined to see the last of
the war
There was considerable confusion and dissatisfaction in the Army on
account of the acts of the convention and I find they have not pleased the
people generally
I will write you again Soon
M. A. Bryan [Rubric]
I send Mr Pilgrim some papers M. A. B
[Addressed:] Mr James F Perry Peach Point Politeness of Mr Jones