[3193) [BURNET to l\lORGANl
Executive deparlmenl Velasco 29 May 1836
Col. James Morgan Commd. Galveston Islcl. Sir
In respect lo the Volunteers recently arrived al the Island, it is the wish of the government lhal they Larry there as Short a Lime as possible. If any one of the Vessels, in which they came could conveniently proceed direct lo Coxe's Point in Matagorda bay and land the Volunteers and Such provisions as can be senl.-it would meet the wishes of the government. From Coxc's Point the Volunteers could in a few days join the army, which is of course their ultimate destination. If you can effect an arrangement of this kind it would be very agreeable. Your obt. Svl. David G. Burnet [3194) [GATES to RUSK]
in camp at Victoria May 29 1836
To Gen Thos. J Rusk Dr. Sir
On or about the 7th of April last while at Washington I joined a company to be under the command of Maj. R. M. Williamson to remain at Washington and be .......... the Washington guards Subject however to the orders of the commander in chief that •···· short time subsequent lo said arrangement and privious to any orders from the commander in chief I together with others were detailed to go with the families that I proceeded in company with my •········· others to lhe Trinity & after the news of the battle returned shortly after my return I learned that the Volunteers under Williamson had been ordered lo head quarters and that myself & several others had been reported by capt chance as deserters. Thereby positively ..... ever leaving joined capt chance, company inrolled my name on his list or authorised anyone else lo do so neither was I present when he was elected capt. This much
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