[3573) [BURNET to SMALLJ
Execulive Departmenl Velasco 30 June 1836
To the Citizen James Small,
You are hereby authorized to take charge of the Ferry across the river Brazos at the Town of San Felipe and lo conduct it until a further order from this Government. You will cross all persons with their horses, baggage, teams &c going Lo or coming from the army or who may be employed in public service, without charge; and you are authorized to change and collect from all others the usual rates of ferriage heretofore established at the crossing. A Summerville Sc. of War David G. Burnet r3574J [FISHER to LAMAR]
To Mirabeau B. Lamar
Velasco June 30th 1836
Commander in Chief of the Texian Forces My Dear Sir
I have great pleasure in inlToducing to your knowledge, m)' particular friend William L. Cazncau of who I had the honor of having some conversation with you previous to your leaving - I was not aware of your intention to depart so soon, otherwise I shot~ld have made it my especial business to have conferred further with you respecting Mr. Cazneau's appointment in your Staff - Should you by any possible means find it expedient to given him the appointment you would confer a singular favor on me, bein~ fully persuaded from many years acquaintance, that his amiable chspos1- tion - high chivalrie cast of mind - and tried courage, would justify you in your choice- . The News received yesterday from the Army more than confirms the former intelligence sent by Captains Teale & Kearns :-- Our Country requires every arm, and that arm to be nerved with the spirit of patriotic martyrdom. I shaU have the pleasure to join you in a few days unless ordered upon other duty - Colonel Woodlief left yesterday morning-
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