[3518) [BURNET lo LAMAR)
In the Name of the Republic of Texas free, Sovereign and Independent: lo nil to whom these Presents shall come or m"y concern; 1 David G. Burnet, President of the said Republic send Greeting: Be il known that reposing perfect trust and confidence 'in the Honor, Patriotism, fidelity and Ability of Mirabeau 8. Lamar, I have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of my Cabinet, in virtue of the Authority vested in me do constitute and Appoint the said Mirabeau B. Lamar to the Rank and Office of Major General in the Anny and Commander-in-Chief of all the forces in the service of Texas. Making it hereby the duty of the said Mirabeau 8. Lamar, carefully diligently and faithfully to discharge all his duties as such Major General and Commander-in-Chief, to conform himself strictly in aJI respects to the Rules and Regulations that have been or may be adopted for the Government of the Army of this Republic and to render Obedience to the lawful Orders ot his Superior Officers- And it is further expressly enjoined, that the said l\lirabeau B. Lamar, do compeU all Officers, Privates and Others placed under his Command to render a prompt and complete Obedience lo all his lawful orders appertaining to the Public Service; and to see that they fail not in the discharge of their several duties- For all which, this Present Commission shall be his sufficient Warrant- By Order of the President
Given under my hand at Velasco this Twenty fifth day of June A. D. 1836. and of the Independence of Texas the First. David G Burnet
A Somervell Sec. of War.
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[COLLINSWORTH to HOUSTON) [J. T. Collinsworth, New Orleans 1 to Sam Houston, June 25, 1836, referring to him as "the Hero of San Jacinto," mentioning his brother James CoUinsworth, and stating that he is en route to Texas.]
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