Ready and shall sail Tomorrow for the west, hoping I may cut off the suplyes of the mcxacans-and use my best Judgment until I hear from the proper authority which I hope will be Immedtly as I am anxious to know what cours to take hoping all things will go right with you. &c-1 forgot to add that I or rather the Invincible commanded by Capt Hurd has had orders, from James W Robison-act Govcnr. which is now in my possession-The fever runs high in politics hear-, but I trust you have many friends E,~denccs of that Is giving heare until I hear from you consider-me your friend and 0bt Humble Servt J. Brown Commadr Invincible in hast I will right more particulars soon I have righten Mr Robinson in his own stile acting Governor of Texas please give me some information soon. [2250) [COLLINGSWORTH and ELLIS to HOUSTON)
Washington, March 6, 1836.
Major-General Sam Houston:-
Sir: As commander-in-chief of the Texan army, you are ordered forthwith to repair to such place on the frontier as you may deem advisable. You will proceed to establish headquarters, and organize the army. You will require all officers of the army, of whatever grade, to report to you. And, as it is impossible, at this time, to determine any particular point of concentration, you will act according to the emergencies of the occasion and the best dictates of your own judgment, for the purpose of protecting our frontier, and advancing the best interests of our country. You will, as often as you may deem advisable, inform this body, or such other authority as they may establish, of both your acts and the situation of the army.
James Collingsworth, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. Richard Ellis, President of the Convention.
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