(3423) [BURNET to FRANKLINJ
Executive Deparlment Velasco 15th June 1836
To th~ Honorable ----- Franklin Sir
The ordinance cslnblishing the district Court for the district of Brazos, and your appointment, under that ordinance were measures induced by the present exigency of the Country which required the action of a Tribunal of admiralty Jurisdiction. The capture of the Brig Packet produced that exigency and the principal object, of the early organization of your Court, was that the questions arising from that capture might be promptly and equitably determined for it was known that that capture should produce great excitement in the United States. Several weeks have elapsed and no proceedings have as yet been had on that important subject. The character of Texas and her interests are daily suffering, and the evils admit of no relief but by a just adjudication al your bar. 1 do hope therefore that no more time will be lost in this matter.
Your Obedient Servant David G. Burnet
[3424) (BURNET to MORGAN]
Executive Department Velasco 15 June 1836
To Col James Morgan Sir
You will he pleased lo furnish Col A Huston such arms and ammunition as he may require for the use of Brg Cenl F. Huston to he employed as he may require for the use of Brg Genl F. Huston lo he employed on an Indian expedition- You will also supply Col. Huston with such provisions as he may want and You
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