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He will bring a sufficient number of troops (if provided with funds to transport them) to entitle him lo the rank of a Major Genl. and wishes the power conferred of appointing the two Brigadier Generals to which he would be entitled as he wishes lo confer those Commands upon two gentlemen of fortune, character and influence who have agreed to raise a thousand men each and to cooperate with him and in whose military talents he has entire confidence. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your Ohl Servt. George C. Childress P.S. My respects to the members of the Cabinet. [To David G. Burnet] [2798] [GIBBS to GREEN] [J. D. Gibbs, New Orleans, to Thomas J. Green, April 18, 1836, slating that the Caddoes and other Indians "10,000 strong" have joined_the Mexicans, and reporting the capture of Fannin and his men.] [2799] [SALINAS to ALL CITIZENS] [Jose M. Salinas, Bexar, to all Citizens and Inhabitani.s, April 18, 1836, setting forth regulations for repairing the destruction and damages caused by the revolution.] [2800] [HOUSTON to KARNES] . Captain Karnes, with his detachment ~f comman~, will remain on the east side of the bayou if he can m safety while the army will pass below, and he will then unite with the main army so as to cooperate. Great caution must be observed to conceal our movements from the enemy. Sam Houston Commander in Chief Army at Harrisburg, 19th April, 1836. Army Order.
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