July 22 1836 to Sep 23 1836 - PTR, Vol 8

war which now exists with the Creeks and Seminoles. All of them have not been brought into the field, but gen. Gaines was notified that 1,000 volunteers in Arkansas, and 1,000 in :Missouri, had received orders to be organized and hold in readiness for one year's service, should the emergency arise making their employment necessary on the frontier now commanded by him. This circumstance makes the present requisition of gen. Gaines still more unaccountable, particularly as it is believed that our western frontier is now tranquil. Under these circumstances, you will please cause the troops called for by the requisition in question, if they have been raised, to be discharged. They will be paid as soon as an appropriation by congress can be obtained for this purpose. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Andrew Jackson To his excel. Mr. Morehead, gov. of the stale of Kentucky. [3903] [JACKSON to LYNCHJ [Andrew Jackson, Hermitage, to Governor Lynch, Mississippi, August 7, 1836, concerning the activities of General E. P. Gaines, and stating that Gaines will be ordered to be ready lo enter Texas if the situation requires his doing so.]

[3904] [JOHNSTON to HOUSTON]

Head Quarters Army of Texas Coleto 7th Augt. 1836

Sir

1 have the honor herewith to transmit a requisition for Stationery for the use of the Texian army. The Commanding General desires that it may be as speedily f1.1rnished as practicable.

Very respectfully Yr Obt. Servl. A. Sidney Johnston Adjutant General

To A. Houston

Quarter Master General of the Army of Texas

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