land. l would remark, that rhis reg11lalio11 was adopted and went into operation the 20th June, 1836. Yours respectfully, Richard Bache, Chief Clerk War Deparlmeut. Extract from instructions issued from the Department of War of the Republic of Texas, to the Paymaster, James D. Owen, for the volunteers, Vc\asco, 20th June, 1836. ..All officC::rs and soldiers are to receive the same pay and emoluments as those of the s<1mc rank in the llnited Stales.'' "When a discharge is presented you will then issue two certificates, the one for the amount of land due him, the other for the amount of money, and endorse upon the back of the discharge "Certificates issued," :i.nd sign your name officially, and return it to the holder." The following is the law in relation lo bounty lands given to volunteers, in which will also be seen that the h.efrs of those who should have been so unfortunate as lo loose their relatives in the cause of Texas, whether accidental or in battle, are amply provided for. And also, that should the soldier be so fortunate as to survive, and become a citizen of the country for whose liberly he has proudly fought and achieved, he has, in addition, his privileges lo land under the Colonization Law, which will he seen by reference to the last resolution but one below. "Whereas many individuals from the United St.ates, and others, have left their homes of peace and comfort to volunteer in the service of this country, and endure the hardships and perils of war in its struggles against Mexican Tyranny, and have by their generous patriotism and gallant conduct in the field earned our warmest gratitude. Therefore, Resolved, That bounties of land be granted and are hereby granted to said volunteers, as follows, viz: "To all who are now in service and shall continue in service faithfully during the war, 1280 acres. "To all who have served faithfully, or who shall have served faithfully, for a period not less than six months, 640 acres. "To aU who shall have served faithfully for a period not less than three months, 320. "To all who shall have entered service previous to the first day of next July, and shall continue in service faithfully during the war, provided the war shall continue for a period more than six months, 960 acres.
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