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119 were thrown into a capitulation with Arnijo thus these daring and adventurous fellows became an easy prey to their relentless enemy. Their sufferings & frustrations were great indeed along the Rio Grande, and to the City of Mexico. When Santa Ana feasted his eyes upon their sorrows. ? ? in Chains & for 10 long terms in the city of the Lepers?! But at last they are liberated. X 23. The Santa Fe' prisoners landed, below the Town, each got well clothed & they now appear pretty comfortable.

  Capt. C. Elliot R. N. H. B. M. Consul General to Texas arrived.  the British Residents presented a large party of the inhabitants, to welcome this gentleman to the Texas Shores.

26. For some days past very rainy weather; this is not usual for this season of the year & will make the coast somewhat unhealthy. [Crossed out: A death of an Englishman from congestive fever occurred with ???] 29. At a Republic meeting held by he citizens of Galveston thanks was voted to R. Parkenham [?] H. B. M. Minister in Mexico Waddy Thompson [?] [?] Kendalls [?] Santa Fe; Expedition