say she relies for success upon the merits of her cause, the aid of her friends, and the weakness of her enemy. I am upon the point of starling for the Colorado, farther into the interior, whence I shall write lo you in a few days. I have the honor lo be your obedient servant, Henry M. Morfil. To the Hon. John Forsyth, Secretary of State.
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War Department Velasco Sep. 4th 1836
T. J. Rusk Brig. Genl. Comcl. Dear Sir
Accompanying the proceedings of a court martial upon Samuel T. Marks for desertion &c He has been respited until lsl October in order lo lay before the executive certain testimony nol before the Court. Two of the witnesses arc in the army, viz. William Rosenburg & ---- While. You will therefore orcier a court of examination Lo take the testimony of said witnesses and forward it to this department. The proceedings of the court martial on Capn. Hays, have been recd. and approved which approval has been entered upon the proceedings & you will make it known to the president of the Court Martial.
Your obt. S. F. A. Sawyer Acting Sec. at War
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·war Department Velasco Sep. 4. 1836
To T. J. Rusk Brig. Genl. Comd. Dear Sir
Your favor of the 31st ultmo. was recd. this morning. I am sorry lo hear of your indisposition at this important juncture, & hope il will nol be of long continuance. Tomorrow the steamboat
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