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the children were rescued 2 or 3 days after their capture, it little boy being [unclear] only spared, but his recovery ^hoped for^ Some of the murderous Comanches were shot - we hear that ^the^ two Mexican spies that had been condemned by [General] Burleson had been hung near [Goliad] - Sunday 27 - Messrs. McKinney & Jones arrived from the Army, gave us confirmation of news - they proceeded to Corpus Christi. It is believed ^by many^ that an Invasion by Mexico is about to be attempted, so much so, that all theose familiar [westward], are removing down towards the Coast & Galveston - that is - they are upon the "Slope". Many of them unfortunately know ^too^ [well] the sanguinary character of their Enemies. All this is bad for the [Pencil notation to left {If there is work for them will return by land to Galveston.}] crops & retards [numberless] operations for the well-being of the Country. Monday 28. The majority of 'Far liers' will [unclear] here a few days [unclear] Capt. Laringle, ^awaiting^ more information from the army, rest go homeward to Galveston with us; for it appears