put yourself under the command of Major General Vicente Filisola, second in command to the commander-in-chief of the Army of Operations. God and Liberty! Headquarters, San Luis Potosi, December 20, 1835. Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana Most Excellent Brigadier General Jose Urrea. (15691 [SMITH Lo AUSTIN et al) Executive Department of Texas. To Stephen F. Austin, B. T Archer and Wm H Wharton, Esqrs- Agents of the People of Texas to the United Stales of America. Gentlemen This will probably be banded you by Majr Charles E. Hawkins, a gentleman whose experience and ability in naval affairs would render his services acceptable in any govt-and more particularly in ours, which is just emerging from chaos. The zeal and patriotism with which Majr Hawkins has espoused our cause entitles him lo the highest commendation, He has identified himself with us by taking the oath and performing the necessary requisites to become a citizen. I confidently hope that you will properly appreciate the worth and abilities of Majr Hawkins and assign him such duties in fitting out our Navy as his experience and abilities will warrant and also, such a command in it as his zeal patriotism and your better judgments may direct. I am Gentlemen,
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