ments I will be with you whe11 necessary May the Lord of Battle protect you
Your friend J no A Rogers Sr
[3730) [WHITING to LAMAR)
Trinity 17 July 1836
Genl. Lamar Dr. Sir
I, have but just returned from the United Stales & take the liberty to address you by an arrival from New Orleans. I am in rect. of Three Kegs of 25 lbs. each, Duponts F F. Rifle Powder about 100 lb. Lead and 5 Rifles, with a plenty Flints which I most cheerfully offer to the American Army. I have likewise from 60 to 100 fine Fat Beeves, which I wish sent for if they are required by the Army. Colo. Smith who left New York with me to join the army & myself will leave here so soon as ourselves & Horses are rested for the army. We came by the way of Natchitoches I am pleased to say, that they are generally turning out on the Red Lands & Irish Bayo to join the American Army, should I not hear from you previous to my leaving home I will direct Mrs Whiting lo deliver to any person, or persons the articles named for the use of the American army.
Very respectfully yr. mo ob. Sert Samuel Whiting
[Addressed:] To- General Lamar Commander of the American Arrny.
By Mr:. Reed-
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