try to liberale his Brother in Law & in fact came up here for the purpose-He has stated that he wished us to grant him a passport which of course he is entitled to, but we shall notify you, if he goes down to act accordingly- Very Respectfully Your obedt Sevts
Thomas Toby & Bro.
P.S.
We regret we cannot get the Liberty into Service, but it will require an amt 10 or $12000 to put her to sea. [3890] [BRASHEAR to ------] Matagorda Bay, on Board Brig Hope, August 6th 1836. Head Quarters are ten miles above Victoria, as we hear. They will be moved to Capano in a few weeks. An expedition is had in contemplation against Matamoras, as we have heard. Col. Wilson, . Burch, and about forty of the volunteers who came with them, returned on board the Flash to the United States. Burch told me their intention was to make a publication of facts, which would prevent another volunteer from coming to Texas. The fact is, they are disappointed in getting the offices they wanted, or those they came for. They then persuaded some men to return with them, that it might appear better, but were I there [i.e. U. States,] and know what I now know, I should come, [i.e. to Texas.] W. P. Brashear. [2nd Lieut., Capt. J.P. Price's Co.] (3891) [BURNET to SNIVELY] In the name of the Republic of Texas, Free, Sovereign, and Independent, to all to whom these presents shall come. I, David G. Burnet President of said Republic, send Greeting. Be it known that reposing special trust and confidence in the Honor, Patriotism, Ability and Fidelity of Jacob Snively I have nominated and by and with the advice and sonsent of my Cabinet and in virtue of the Authority vested in me, do constitute and appoint the said Jacob Snively to the Rank and Office of Pay-Master in the Regular Army of Texas.
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