(35141 [WlLLLAMSON lo RUSKJ
Columbia June 24th 1836
To Cen T J Rusk, Dear Sir
This will be handed you by Josiah S Be (lornl Eqr. who visits Head Quarters [lorn J a volunteer in the service [lorn l the Country- and takes with him his only son Lo aid Lhe ca[lorn I of suffering Texas- You will discover the situation of this gentleman [ lorn I exempt him from mililary duty- but his anxiety lo sustain his country by examples of Service induces him. on lhis occasjon lo step forth There will be a general tum out from the Brasos but they turn out Slowly- I [torn] hopes however they will be in Lime [lorn] Still precarious-A severe cough has follo\vccl my attack of Fever, which gives me some uneasiness -as lo a hasty recovery of sound health. Y 011 will ere this have received my communication notifying you of the acceptance of my resignation by the Govl- The reason of my resignation was ill health. Capt Bruton has been recommended to Succeed re• I trust lhal things are going to your Satisfaction in the army where I intend seeing you Shortly I shalJ never forget my duty as a citizen of the country, and shall do my utmost lo remind my countrymen of theirs- They f torn] capable of doing service will be so frequently imporluned by my that I believe they would prefer Head Quarters to hearing o-f me- A company will leave here on tomorrow- nol known who will be the Capt- I enclose lo you the Commissions of Lunts Morehouse and Lacy-My best respects to the aformer- And be pleased for yourself lo accept of my besl wishes for your welfare identified (as it is) witlt the fate of our country- Your friend Robt M Williamson PS Exempt from camp (if you please)myfricnd Mr Bill
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