The particular list of Lhe names of the Mexican prisoners of the Fort, are in possession of Capt. Chamberlain, whom I immediately will present to the garrison and officers of Lhc Fort, as my [illegible) in command. Having thus delivered to you, [illegible] as commander of this Forl, and devoting in future my time entirely to Lhe service of my Department, I take the liberly of taking leave from you officially late commander of the fort, wishing thal I might [illegible] to be useful to you in any way. You may think proper and command whom who suhscrihes himself respectfully as Sir. Your very obdt servanl Edward Harcourt Co. and Chief of Engineers of Texas Fort Travis l th of June 1836
(3245) [HOLLEY lo AUSTIN]
Lexington, Wednesday, June 1st. 1836
Dear Cousin,
I have yours from Maysville, and hope this will be in time to meet you at Louisville. If you want men it seems lo me all important that you should Come here f orlh with. 4 or 500 men are nearly ready and anxious to go, bul neither Col: Lewis, nor Col: Wilson has yet arrived- great discontent and want of Confidence prevail-some have gone off in disgust-others will follow without some efficient Movement- Your presence would reanimate them. The greatest enthusiasm did exist, but the wanl of a head is manifest. Col Lewis has been sick in Cincinnati-did not write for a long time-and now a letter says he will go Eastward without Coming here-much disappointment on account of it. Col: Wilson went to make arrangements for his family-was expected back a week ago-nol a word from him-it is thought he is sick-the had weather hinders every thing and every body. A fine Company in Bourbon county want lo go, but there is no one wilh aulhorily lo encourage them to do so. Your presence would do all in an instant. Capt Posllewhaite Lakes the Fayette Company-Ladies Legion. 200 are in barracks here since some weeks-others are joining-while some go off. There is Much Confusion. Enthusiasm Could instantly be kindled- Young Woolley-Gause-Rogers, and others are first rate young mcn-aU
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