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Army Papers '
Head Quarters Masai'a Eotrodas
Oct 27. 1835
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To Col. James Bowie
Volunteer aid,
You will proceed with the first Division
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conposed of Capt. Fannings Company, and others attached to that
Division, and selcct the best and most secure position that can
be had on the river, as near Bejar as practicable, to encamp
the army tonight - Keeping in view in the selection of this posi-
tion, the pasturage and the security of the horses, and the army,
from night attack of the enemy - You will also reconnoitre, so
far as time and circumstances will permit, the situation of the
^ outskirts of the town, and the approaches to it, whether the
^ houses have been destroyed on the outside, so as to leave every
approach exposed to the raking of Cannons - you will make your
report with as little delay as possible, so as to give time to
the army to march and take up its position before night. Should
you be attacked by a large force - send back an Express immediate-
ly with the particulars -
By order
P W Grayson AideCamp
S. F. Austin (Rubric)^