(3364] [ATTWELL Lo RUSKl
Head Quarters Gaodaloupe 10 June 1836
To T. J. Rusk, Brig. Genl. Sir
Charges have been made against Mr. V. Bennet (now acting Qr Master) for disposing of a portion of the Public Slores to a private individual, without authority for so doing, and at a time when the army was in a starving condition, which charges l prefer against him. l have the honor to be with great respect &c &c Wm. Atwell Act. Com. Genl. .Mr. V. Bennett on the 30th of May disposed of to John Linn Esqr the following articles of rations belonging to the Publick one sack Coffee
one Bbl Flour one Bbl Sugar one Bbl Bread
Wm. Atwell Act. Comr. Gen.
[3365) [AUSTIN to BURNETJ
New Orleans June 10, 1836
Dr Sir.
I have this moment landed and have only time to say a few
words as the vessell by which I send this is starting.
I left Washington on the morning of the 24 ullimo came
by Wheeling and down the river.
I fully believe that nothing is wanting at Washington, to procure an acknowlcdgcmen l of our independence but official information, of the true stale of things at home. That is, evidence that a govt de facto is regularly organized and in operation and able lo sustain the independence of Texas- that lhe Mexicans have been defeated, and driven out of Texas, (if the latter be the fact) or if not driven out, how rar they have retreated. What is the force of the Texas army, wlrnl thal of the enemy, Llwir relative position,
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