particularly as il is to be the only one of its kind belonging lo the division; and in consequence of its peculiar duties th2L it must have many more chances of acquiring distinction in ballle than any other portion of that division. Those wishing lo join had heller report themselves as soon as praclible. None need apply that will nol furnish their own horses. Sarni. H. Drake, Aug. 22 Col. Artillery Texas A. R. N. 8. Any person obtaining 37 men, well equipped, will be entitled lo the office of Captain.
(4051] [HODGE to AUSTIN]
N. Orleans 22 Augt 1836
S. F. Austin Esqr. Texas Dear Sir
An old & intimate friend John Hemphill Esqr. of Phila- delphia has written to me relative to his son William HemphiU a lad of about 19 years who he has some reason lo believe was massacred with Fannin's Corps. If you can obtain any information relative lo his fate you will greatly oblige me by dropping me a line. I pray you excuse the liberty & believe me very truly Yr friend & obt servt Wm. L. Hodge ls il not possible to obtain & publish a list of Col. Fannin's command - it certainly ought to be done if possible [Addressed:] S. F. Austin Esqr. Velasco Texas [4052) [MORFIT to FORSYTH)
Velasco, Seat of Government, Texas August 22, 1836.
To the Hon. John Forsyth,
Secretary of Stale: Sir: The present political condition of Texas has been produced by a series of alleged aggressions upon the laws of colonization; a refusal upon the part of Mexico lo protect the
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