[1634] [FANNIN to WALLACE]
Head Quarters 1st Regiment, Artillery, Matagorda, Dec. 28, 1835.
To Capt. J.W.E. Wallace
The Governor and Council having appointed you Captain in the 1st Regiment of Artillery in the regular army of Texas, and having notified me of your acceptance, l herewith inclose to you, instTuctions for your government. It is ordered that you proceed without delay, and recruit as many privates, as wiU fill up your respective companies - You will be priviledged to pass to any section of country you may deem the good of the service, will be most readily promoted, taking care to follow the printed "Instructions for Recruiting service." Four Sergeants and four Corporals are required for each company, and will be enlisted accordingly-also fifty six rank & file. Printed articles are herewith enclosed, and other can be had at the office of the Republican, in Brazoria, which you will fill up, taking especial care to correctly describe the person enlisting, and whether as private or non-commissioned officer. You are required to make your reports, and forward your recruits, under a proper officer, to this post. The discipljne of the recruits is indispensably necessary, and you will take especial care to cause them to be properly instructed. (By order) J. W. Fannin, Jr., Col. Commandant 1st Regiment Artillery It is further ordered that until my arrival at Head Quarters, or some other superior officer, that the Command devolves upon Capt. J. W. E. Wallace, of said Post, and will be obeyed & respected accordingly-and also, during his absence, the next officer in grade, attached to the "Rendevous of Matagorda," be directed to assume the command of the post. P.S. Cause all subalterns to report themselves and set them to work-and enlist all you can-fill up your companies and be ready for the field soon. Please have Bowmans, Sharps, & Williams notices & orders delivered forthwith. (By order) j. W. Fannin, Jr. Col. Comdt. 1st Reft. Artly.
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