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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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General Long reports from Nacogdoches on July 12 that rumors of enemy advance under Arredonda forced him to stay, but the Republican army expedition in Texas is prospering with growing support and assured success.
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Extract of a letter from General Long, the chief of the army of Texas, dated " Nacogdoches, July 12."
" I started to go to Natchez, but a rumor of the enemy advancing on us, compelled me to remain, or to lose the confidence of the men I command, and break up the expedition, which is now in the most prosperous condition; nothing will prevent our success-we increase daily in soldiers and citizens : they join us from all parts, and I find myself much better supported than I expected- every thing is in good train, and there is no doubt of the success of the Republican army."
From other sources it is understood that Arredonda heads the troops opposed to General Long.
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Nacogdoches, Texas
Event Date
July 12
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expedition in prosperous condition with increasing soldiers and citizens; no doubt of success of republican army
Event Details
General Long started to go to Natchez but rumor of enemy advancing compelled him to remain to maintain confidence of men and continue expedition. Army increases daily in soldiers and citizens joining from all parts; better supported than expected; everything in good train.