April 5, 1861, Tri-Weekly Alamo Express (San Antonio)
Today, Friday, we had quite a lively demonstration of two kinds of rains–rain from Heaven and the reign of Terror. The first in a refreshing shower, which imparted a pleasant spring-like softness to the air and comfortable moisture to the earth.–Reign of terror, in the marching through of the last of the 2nd Cavalry, which made our hearts sad and thoughts ominous of the future, while we cheered them on their way.