[4154] [SAWYER lo RUSK]
War Department Velasco Sep. 5, 1836
To T. J. Rusk
Brig. Genl. Comd.
Let me recommend lo your parlicular notice lhc bearer Capn. Boylan who was several years in lhc 13razilian Navy. I have asked Capn. 13. lo send round lo you an acct. of his intimate acquaintance with the coast and navigation of the Brazos Sanliago, and upon conversation will discuss his great ability in an expedition against Matamoras.
Your obi. st. F. A. Sawyer Acting sec. al war
[4155) [SAWYER to RUSK]
War Department Velasco Sep. 5, 1836
To T. J. Rusk
Brig. Genl. Cornd. This will be handed you by Capn. Styles who is desirous of changing his command from the volunteer lo the regular service. You will do me the favor to aid him in his views as much as possible.
Your obi. S. F. A. Sawyer Acting sec. at war
[4156) [BELL to LAMAR]
Genl. M B Lamar. D Sir Camp on Gaseat Sept 6th. 1836 If I had obeyed in inclination I should not now need the indulgence which your known Kindne~ emboldens me to ask, for my apparent delinquency in writing you. The delay has arisen I
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