and I would enjoin it upon you, as regards your own comfort and fame, as also the well-being of Texas, thal you will endeavor to procure such men as will make good soldiers and good citizens. Texas wan ls good citizens more Lhan she wanIs ruffian soldiers. In hasle, Your obedient servant David G. Burnet (4028) [HUSTON Lo LAWRENCE]
Office of the Qr Mr Gent
Order No 39 Quintana Aug 18th 1836 Quarter Master Lawrence will forward the Howitzer thal is at Galveston to Copano for the purpose of aiding in the coming Expedition- Do not fail to give me a full report of all your operations in carrying your orders inlo effect, much depends on your energy and punctuality at this time. Let nothing be left undone that can be done lo facilitate the operations of the army. Send all the munitions of war ancl. all the supplies to Copano, with all possible dispatch- By order
A Huston Qr Mr Gent
(4029] [HUSTON to TOBY]
Office of the Qr Mr Gen Quintana Augt. 18, 36
To T Toby Esq Texian Agl at New Orleans Dear Sir,
In conformity with an order from the Actg Secty of War you are hereby directed to forward the following Bill of stores to Natchitoches for the use of troops passing into the country that way, you will ship lo Lhe care of D H Vale of that place.
50 Brls flour
5000 lbs ::;ugar
20 Brls M Pork or a suitable proportion of Bacon 5000 lbs coffee
20 Brls Beans l O Boxes soap 200 pair shoes
and a small assortment of camp kettles.
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