(3222] (DUNLAP to CARSON J
Nashville May 3 lsl 1836
To the Hon. Samuel P. Carson
of the Republic of Texas Sir
Your arrival is most propitious to the cause of Texas, al this time. This day the volunteers, now in rendezvous here, will be mustered and discharged. On the 10th of June, the volunteers in the Eastern division of the stale, will also be mustered and discharged, at Knoxville.-On the 15th of June the volunteers in the Middle section of the State will be mustered and discharged al this place. And on the 22nd of June the volunteers of the Western District of the Slate will be mustered and discharged al Jackson. This presents a mosl favorable opportunity to raise volunteers for Texas. You already understand that I had determined to unite my destiny with Texas. I formed this determination as soon as I heard of the bloody massacre of the Alamo, and sent a proposition to your Government, to be allowed lo bring forces to the field. My present object is lo learn, from you, whether volunteers are now wanted in Texas. The defeat and capture of Santa Anna, by Genl. Houston, has induced a beleif that the war is over. Do you wanl any further aid, and will the soldiers be allowed their boun Ly and pay, as heretofore promised? If you do require further aid, I wish to be allowed, lo day, lo stale this lo the three companies thal will be mustered and discharged, as I am confident an appeal to the chivalry of the sons of Tennessee will be answered as becomes gallant spirits. I shall allend the several rendezvous and increase the ranks of volunteers, if you will only say that duly and patriotism still invite the friends of public liberty lo the relief of your adopted country. You are aware that funds musl be had lo subsist and transport troops. You will sec the necessity lo give me some power on this subject. Mr. Childress has promised me means, and arms, cannon and every thing necessary for a campaign.
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