The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 60, July 1956 - April, 1957 Page: 88
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Southwestern Historical Quarterly
the overwhelming numbers of the enemy; promising to execute all
orders even in the face of catastrophe but offering no hope of success
unless the commandant general's troops and those from the western
provinces should arrive and bring their own provisions
Stating that the militia companies have been depleted to fill up
the ranks of the Alamo Company and the presidial company, that
he cannot send the few men left away from their families who are
destitute and who cannot be supplied with corn because there is
scarcely enough for the soldiers; asking that the governor of Coahuila
be instructed to bring the aforementioned 500 horses because he is
not besieged with troubles and the present situation demands some
sacrifice on his part
Declaring that he is willing to station a party at the old post on
the San Marcos River from which scouting trips can be made into the
interior and down to the La Bahia road but he cannot undertake
any kind of a campaign and he must receive suitable instructions
No. 268 Bexar, May 31, 1818
Stating that Captain Belcussi with Indians of his own and other
tribes has arrived at La Bahia with trinkets to trade to the vecinos;
that these Indians confirm the reports that more than one hundred
Frenchmen, Spaniards, and Americans are still camped at Atascosito,
and say that Pedro Perea (alias Pedro el Chino) promised to report
to them what was happening at Galveston but after five days he had
not come back, also that the traffic between the Comanches and the
traders from the interior continues without interruption and arms
and munitions are coming in
Adding that he told the commandant at La Bahia to return the
trinkets but to show the Indians great consideration so they would
continue to bring any news that might be of interest
No. 269 Bexar, June 2, 1818
Stating that Captain Cadena of the Tancahua nation reported that
a band of Comanches and Tahuacanos and some Americans were
camped on the Cibolo; that Captain Ygnacio Perez and 1oo men went
out to meet them on the 3oth and returned on the loth of present
month; enclosing the captain's report which reveals the manner in
which the Indians were punished
Stating that Captain Perez captured twenty-six animals which were
distributed among the troops, that the arms and lances were placed
in the arsenal, and it was necessary to give some of the items seized
to the Tancahuas
[P. S.] Commending Captain Perez and his men for their splendid
conduct and stating that the banner they seized has been placed in
the church
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