1836 Texas Gov. James Robinson Letter Regarding Supplies for the Alamo

The Alamo: James Robinson Autograph Letter Signed "James W. Robinson/ Acting Governor." One page, 8" x 12.5", February 8, 1836, "Executive Department, San Felipe De Austen." Newly appointed Texas Provincial Government Governor Robinson writes this letter to supply the increasingly desperate Alamo defenders with supplies twenty-eight days before the mission fell. Addressed to Matthew Caldwell in Gonzales, who later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, the letter reads in full as written: "Gen. Edward Burlison [sic] will place in your ha Judge Ponton's hands $300.00 which you are by an order heretofore offered, empowered to draw & appropriate for supplies for the Post of Baxar [sic], and if you have not already recd. & appropriated it for that purpose. You will on the receipt or knowledge of this note, process from 4 to 6 Teams & waggons, & send them to Dimit's [sic] Landing for flour, sugar, coffee, soap, candles, barrel pork, &c for the Post of Baxar [sic]. You will immediately report to this department your proceedings & also you will advise Col. Neill Neill of your proceedings, & send him a copy of this order. I am your very obt. Svt." Written on the verso: "To Matthew Caldwell/ at Gonzales/ from Executive." The letter is toned and archivally reinforced at the folds on the verso. Governor Robinson has boldly written and signed the letter. In the lower margin are later penciled notes. A portion of the bottom left corner is missing, but overall, this important letter is in fine condition. Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000. Heritage Auctions Sale 6028, Lot 45029