[4218] [READ to CHAMBERS I
Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 17th, 1836. Dear Sir:-1 left Velasco on the 12th August, several days subsequent to the departure of Col Wilson, at which time volunteers were continually coming into Texas in great numbers, and were received in the most favorable and welcome manner. The universal opinion of all, civil, military, and citizens was, that those, who came in after the 1st of July, would receive lands proportionate to their services. In a conversation held with President Burnet, I understood, that Col Wilson's dissatisfaction arose from the fact, that the Goverament could not grant him the commission of Colonel, because he had not the compliment of men to entitle him to that rank. With the exception of a small number who returned, the remainder of Col. Wilson's Battallion joined the main army, and I hope will never dishonor the flag, presented by the gererous, patriotic, and chivalrous Ladies of Kentucky. I have the honor to be with sentiments of respect your friend and obedient servant,
Ezra Read, M. D.
Gen. T. J. Chambers, Texian Army. [4219]
[WHARTON to SEGUINJ
War Department 17 Septr. 1836.
Order No 1 To Lieut Col Juan Nepomeceno Seguin Sir,
The president has directed me to order you to proceed to Bexar de San Anto. and take possession of that town of which post for the present you will he the Commandant. You will immediately commence the recruiting service appointing the necessary superintendent and will endeavor to obtain as many Regulars as will complete a Ballalion. You will also organize the civic Militia and endeavor to bring them to such a condition that they can he brought into the field at the shortest notice.
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