I illegihlc J disohcycd the civil authority in the slighesl degree. IL is true I did :md was obliged to take a decided stand in relation to Gencrnl Santa Anna hul Lhcy have nol attempted Lo intcrfer with that or lo give me any order. The appointment of General Lamar was inlruclcd hy the Cahinel to superccdc you but you will receive from Gen. Houston an account of that mallcr rn the Army. A vast deal depends in our distracted condition or yours. You have the confidence of Lhc Army and the people as well as vantage ground in the United Stales. We have now an opportunity of concentrating a first rate Army and your presence as soon as your wound will permit your coming with safety is nol only desired by me but aJso by the Army wc are now ahout 1300 strong many of them permanent troops. Upon the subject of the Commanches l think this matter can be effected. I have caught a Commanche and have sent for an old Indian Countryman and intend in a few days to send out an expedition to find them. they are all about us now from the signs which has been recently seen near here. I had anticipated a [ illegible 1 at Matamoras and for that purpose applied to the Government for the cooperation of the vessels and Steam Boals and they as usual done nothing had I got the cooperation I desired I should have destroyed that point of rendezvous, the thing was perfectly practicable with one thousand men but the want of coopernlion of the Government rendered unpracticahle & imprudent lo make the attempt. 1 will close with the hope of soon seeing you here a union of all those having inrlucnce now in important in the Zeal of Patriotism lo avoid the destruction of the Country by Speculators. Give my Kindest respects to all our old friends and accept my warmest wishes for your health happiness and success. I am truly your friend. Thomas J. Rusk J will write you again in a day or two & c.nclosc you copies of some of my letters lo the Cabinet.
T.J. R.
[Addressed:] · Gcnl Samuel Houston Comm. in Chief
Texian Army San Augustine
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