has not yet been ascertained, but certainly he is not more than fifty or sixty Miles off, this express has been dispatched for an immediate supply of ammunition, as rnuch powder and lead, as can possibly be sent, instantly. of the first mentioned article there is none beyond the Cannon Catridges, already made up, I hope that good Mules, or horses, will be provided lo send on these articles, with the greatest possible speed, traveling night and day, for there is not a moment lo be losl, reinforcements of men also are perhaps indispencible to our salvation, I hope every exertion will he made to force them out to our relief immedeately Edward Burleson B. R. Milam [13911 [DUVAL to HOUSTON] [William P. Duval, Bardstown, Kentucky, to Sam Houston, Decem- ber 6, 1835, stating that he is sending two of his three sons, B. H. and John Duval, to join in the Texas cause.] [1392] [HOUSTON Lo IRVINE] Head Quarters, Texas, San Felipe de Austin, 6th Dec. 1835. To Captain R. B. Irvine, Infantry Regt. of Texas You will proceed lo enlist men for the Regular army of Texas; you wiU enlist men for two years or for during the war. The pay, rations, clothing &c. will be the same that was allowed during the last war in the U. Stales, and the bounty of land will be 640 acres for each man. You will make monthly reports lo the head quarters of the army, and by all means report yourself in person, with your command by the first day of March or earlier if possible, to the commanding General of the Army. Sam Houston, Comdr. in Chief of the forces of Texas (Endorsed): Copy of order to Capt. R. B. Irvine 6th Deer.
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