batteries or in field, and for any other purpose and usefull service, connected and belonging to that branch. It is, in consequence of the approval of General Austin, of this plan, that I, with some of my friends, have left my pacific occupation in New Orleans, and came over to offer my services to you, with said friends, and I can referr to a letter of General Austin lo General Houston, which must be in the hands of the Convention, as I have remitted it to Governor Robinson, some weeks ago. I and my friends are in San Felipe, on our march to the army, and it remains lo you only to authorize me to form with my friends and companions, the First Lieutenants F. W. Huerman (of the Ingeneers) and F. C. Scheling (of the cavalry), and orderly Sergeant of artillery Christian Hansen, this section of lngeneers, and to give me such orders and letters as necessary to attach us to the army, so that we may be enabled to claim during the campain and war such assistence and support as necessary for existence, and requisite for the execution of our services. It would be highly advisable to authorize me to arrange a certain stock of tools for the execution of work of the Ingeneer department, for instance, ropes, haches, hammers and nails, of which I will take care and charge as much as possible, or to provide me with an order of procuring them, whenever necessary.
Most Respectfully Edward Harcourt
Washington in Texas 14th of March 1836
[2322) (HOUSTON ARMY ORDERS]
Camp on La Baca, 14th March, 1836.
Army Orders
Major William T. Austin is hereby appointed Volunteer Aid-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Texas, and will proceed immediately to the mouth of the Brazos, or such point as the stores belonging to the army may be found, and make a requisition upon Colonel John A. Wharton for six pieces of artillery-say six and nine pounders-say six of the former, and one of the latter calibre, and an abundant supply of grape and
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