[4001] [RAGUET RECEIPT]
Nacogdoches Texas 15th Aug 1836
Recd of Robt S. Patlon fifty dollars by order of Genl. Houston to be paid to Major W. G. Cooks [iUegible] Gen! to enable him to reach Head Quarters of the army. This receipt will be good at the Treasury of Texas. We discount of any monies due from P Patton to the Government
Henry Raguet Chairman
[4002]
[RUSK to ARCINIEGA]
Head Quarters Coleto 15th August 1836
To Miguel Arciniega
Sir It has been reported to me that some persons are driving off cattle towards the Rio Grande those who are friendly to the cause of Texas will be protected in their person and property and I have once or twice given orders to the citizens of Bejar not to drive off the Stock in violation of these orders some of them have continued to drive them off I have detached some Cavalry from the Army in the direction of Bejar and have given express orders to treat all persons who may be found driving cattle in the direction of Rio Grande as enemys. I have also sent up Col. Fisher with orders he will see you and require you to aid him in executing his orders relative to property belonging to colonists. I am Sir very Respectfully Your obedient servant Thos. J. Rusk Brig Gen Comclg Texian Army
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