[2620] [HOUSTON ARMY ORDERS]
Headquarters of the Army, Camp West of Brazos, April 7, 1836 A.rmyt Orders . The advance of the enemy is at San Felipe. The moment for which we have waited with anxiety and interest, is fast approaching. The victims of the Alamo, and the names of those who were murdered at Goliad, call for cool, deliberate vengeance. Strict discipline, order, and subordination, will insure us. the victory. The army will be in readiness for action at a moment's warning. The field officers have the immediate execution of this order in charge for their respective commands. Sam Houston Commander-in-Chief. (2621] [HOUSTON ORDERS]
Inspector Generals Office
Orders
Head Quarters of the Army 7 April 1836 The Captains of companies composin_g the First ~egimenl
of Texas Volunteers will proceed to the Elecbon of o?e Lieutenant Colonel, for that Regiment-between the hours of Five and Seven oclock P.M. of this day-by order of
Sam Houston Commr. in chief
Geo. W. Hockley Insp. Genl.
[2622] [HOUSTON to FORBES]
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Head Quarters of the Army Camp West of Brazos, 7th April 1836
To John Forbes, Commissary General
Regimental Quarter Master E. Winfield, will proceed to Washington forthwith and procure Blankets- Domestic for summer clothing and Tents- for the use of the Army of Texas,
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