I hope on his arrival Lhal his cxcrlions will he rewarded Ly Lhe Govt by giving him thaL Rank in Lhe Army which he desires and which I have no douhl he merits. June 2nd I had writcn thus far when I learned that Gent Houston had arrived in New Orleans 1 wailed for Lhe arrival of a Boal which was expected hoping Lo hear from him something which might aid me in determining on the proper course Lo be persucd with regard to sending Troops-having heard nothing by Lhe Boat and Troops being ready to march 1 have determined to send them on and continue sending untill otherwise ordered. Genl Dunlap will expect the rank of ~lajr Genl. which I hope Lhe Govt will confer upon him wilh permission Lo commis- sion the officers under his command such as his men may elect etc. Captn Grundy leaves an interesting Family (a Wife and four children) his professional prospects the comforts of his home elc. to aid us in our struggle. I commend him to your warmest friendship and respect I will write soon again. A runner has reached this place Lhal our friend Thomas (Alty Genl) is dead accidentally killed by his own Pistols I hope its untrue. Genl Dunlap has promised to select and send you on all the news papers of this country containing matter inlcrcsling to Texas. They will accompany this. The bearer of this is a Volunteer in our cause and was selected by Genl Dunlap lo beare a dispatch lo our Govt before I arrived lo ascertain whether he should proceed wilh his troops or whether Texas required more aid. Make my regards acceptable to the Cabinet and all friends and be assured of the profound respect with which I am Yr Ohl Servt and Friend Sam P Carson P. S. The bearer Mr Camthers, ought to be reimbursed in his expenditures as he will beare his own expenses to the Govt. P. S. I send you the letler of Mr Childress accompanied Ly the nole of Genl Dunlap. SPC
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