calculated to excite jealousy and suspicion. All money drawn from the treasury should be subject to the same routine and the proper guards and checks interposed to prevent fraud, and no branch of the government should retain exclusive privileges in such matters. For if no other injury should result, it would at least have a tendency to produce complexity and confusion in the offices. The other amendment, which I wish lo suggest, is only for the purpose of avoiding ambiguity, and that the matter be plainly understood; which by continuing the ninth section, by adding the words "after the claim has been once adjudicated and filed," which would show that it was in compensation for extra labor. I also transmit, to you various resolutions &c., which have been signed and, where necessary, complied with. The resolution to correspond with Mr. Lamar of Georgia, will be complied with as soon as an opportunity offers. I also send the correspondence received from Bexar; it is however principally of introductory character, speaking of men who arc deemed worth to by considered in time of office making Capt. Cook, of the New Orleans Greys, is highly recommended by all, both for his ability, and distinguished bravery as an officer, and, if possible, I would like to extend him a commission. I also send you the official report of Doctor Pollard as surgeon of the volunteer army. The new revenue bill I have examined and signed, which is now under transcript for some of the revenue officers. I am, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant, Henry Smith Governor
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N..2~9. Esc. Sr. En mi nota de ayer N. 208 manifeste a V.E. que los qmmentos hombres que marcharan para Matamoros, iban al carao del Teniente Coronel D. Nicolas de la Portilla, no habiendo nombrado al de igual clase D. Pedro Marcial Guerra para que los condugese como me indico V.E. que podria hacerlo cuando me recomcndo en 31. de octubre ultimo su aptitud y conocimientos por que no consideraba yo de menor interes e importancia ei servicio que aqui_poclria prestar.
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