me as the Commander in Chief of the Army until the officers of the several corps of the Regular Army are appointed, the bounty of the men established and the volunteers placed on such fooling as will inspire them with confidence in the cause of Texas. I deem it of importance lo the Existence of the Provisional Government as well as lo the cause of Texas, That an immediate organization of the army should take place. Some lime since I had the Honor of ad<lressing the Governor of Texas on the subject of a proclamation which may be of importance lo our internal as well as Ex tern al relations. So soon as the army is organized by the Council, I will delay no time in raising an army so as lo meet the Enemy on the earliest day possible. Munitions of War with provisions and supplies for the army to be organized are nol yet contracted for: these are subjects lo which I must respectfully and earnestly solicit the most early attention of the General Council- l would furlher beg leave lo suggest that if required to discharge the duly I will forthwith dispatch a capable and responsible person as a special agent with suitable references to persons in the U. Stales who will aid in procuring the outfits of an army. Sam Houston, Comd in Chief of the forces of Texas
[1385) [HOUSTON Lo HUGHES]
Headquarters, San Felipe de Austin, December 4, 1835. Sir: .... By the first of !\·larch next, or earlier if possible, I would, in behalf of the provisional government of Texas, be happy lo accept the survices of at least three thousand five hundred volunteers for during the war, or even for a less period. Sam Houston, Commander-in-Chief, &c. To Mr. Thomas Hughes.
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