from General Gaines, announcing it, the undersigned solicits and hopes that in such event Mr. Dickins will have the kindness to communicate it to him as soon as possible. Mr. Dickins is no doubt sufficiently aware of the position of the undersigned, not to be offended al this new request, nor to refuse lo accede to it. In a matter of so serious a nature, the undersigned cannot give credit to any statements other than those which he receives through the Department now under the charge of Mr. Dickins. The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to repeat to Mr. Dickins, the acting Secretary of State, the assurances of his most distinguished consideration. M. E. de Gorostiza. [3946] [HOUSTON to HORTON]
Nacogdoches, Texas 10th Aug. 1836
To Major A. Horton Sir
You will proceed lo the County of Tennehaw or to any point needful on the Sabine River, where you will receive information of certain persons who are engaged in stealing horses and other property. Having been satisfied from information that such persons are united in unlawful purposes, you will use all possible exertions to have them arrested, and all the property found with them returned to the owners so far as they can be ascertained, and the balance handed over to John G. Love, Judge of San Augustine. You will likewise hand over such prisoners to him for immediate trial as you may think proper, and release such as are fully acquitted by facts and circumstances. You will use all your exertions lo suppress irregularity and disorder that is calculated to alarm or injure the inhabitants and express your proceedings to Judge Love, as well as myself. You are at liberty to collect such number of men as you may deem necessary to assist you-and you will use all necessary precaution lo protect the citizens in the enjoyment of their rights and property. I have the honor to be
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