[4123) [STYLl.!:S COURT MARTIAL]
Vclasco, Sept. l, 1836 In pursuance of an order of Hon. F. A. Sawyer, Secretary of War, a General Court Martial was_convened to try call cases that might come before them. Republic of Texas vs. Charge-An outrage upon the rights Capt. Geo Styles and laws of the country. It is the unanimous opinion of the court on hearing all the testimony, that the charges were vexatious and groundless, and that Captain Styles be, and hereby is, honorably acquitted. Wm. P. Miller, Col. Com. second Reg'l Reg. Infantry, and President of the Court, John D. McLeod, Judge Advocate Approved F. A. Sawyer, Acting Secretary of War. (4124] [TOBY to BURNET]
New Orleans l September 1836
To his Excellency David G. Burnett President of the Republic of Texas Sir,
We are in possession your several favors to 18 ulto-By the Schooner Wm & Francis sailed 23 ulto for Matagorda we forwarded to the commanding Officer there for the use of the army- 26 Sacks Coffee 5 Sheet Iron Camp Kettles 2 Large Coffee Boilers 12 Do Mess Pans 70 Canteens 8 Dozen Tin Cups 400 pair Brogans 11½ Dozen White Wool Hats l Buie Heavy Lowe.II Collon for tents
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