{2742) [HOUSTON to MARTIN]
Headquarters at Groces
To Maj. W. Martin Sir
I have received your official of yesterday, and only time to express the approbation which, I am proud to feel in favor of your conduct and the brave men who acted under your command. And to add the highest approbation of the Sec of war who is in camp; and wiU be happy to greet you on your arrival. I have the honor to he yr ob servt
Sam Houston Com. in Chief
[2743) _[HOUSTON to MARTIN]
Headquarters of the Army, Camp on the Brazos, April 13, 1836 Army Order. Major Wyly Martin, with his command will take up his line of march, and proceed as expeditiously as possible after the receipt of this order and encamp at the house of Donaho on the road from this place (Groce's) to San Felipe and remain until further orders. Sam Houston, Com. in Chief I have reason for wanting dispatch. H. (2744) [HOUSTON to ROBBINS]
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Headquarters, Camp at Croce's, April 13, 1836.
To Colonel Nathaniel Robbins:
Sir: You are hereby ordered and commanded to seize all arms and guns, and such weapons of war as may be useful to the army, or necessary to the defence of Texas, giving receipts for the same, and holding them subject to the orders of the government.
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