. The opinion of Capt Roman as to the appointment of the Commander in Chief, is of little importance and I am very confident it is founded in error - Gcnl Rusk I am sure did not wanl the commund, and if he <lid, he could not have had it, as I believe every member of the government was sensible that he had not the necessary qua Ii fieations- No action of the government has yet been had in regard to Genl Houston hul I presume his infirmities will detain him Some time al Nacogdoches - I drafted a leller to him some days ago but it has not yet received the entire Sanction of the Cabinet- The Volunteers will be sent on to you as fast as they arrive - I would impress upon you very earnestly the necessity of placing these new comers, Some of whom are from a cold climate, in as healthy a position as can be conveniently had - otherwise disease will make more havoc than the sword- in h.aste Your obt sv David G Burnet P. S. I some time Since wrote lo Brigr Gen! Rusk requesting him to inform me of the number, rank &c of the prisoners that had been given up in pursuance of the ill fated treaty with the President Santa Anna for l have always intended, and do intend so far as in my power lo preserve inviolate the faith pledged in that treaty - To that Jetter I have received no answer - probably an answer is forthcoming, - if not, 1 request You will furnish me the desired information as nearly as may be convenient- . _ Your remarks in relation to Capt Romand will not be overlooked- Y our &c Burnet [Addressed:]
To Major General Mirabeau B Lamar
Comr in Chief Head Quarters
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