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No. 106
LETTER FROM JOHNS. HAMILTON TOP. H. BELL
Watervliet, N. Y., Octr. 4th 1852
Sir: I have been given to understand by some of my friends now residing in Texas that the Indians are committing cruel murde1·s and robberies in that state, "and that life or property is not safe in some localities." I beg leave to tender to Excellency "as Gov- ernor of Texas" my services without pay, to take the command of a Battalion of mounted Rifle Militia; to suppress these Indian cruelties complained of. I am under the impression that I can prevail on several oth- ers from Tennessee to volunteer their services for one year and accompany me, if sanctioned by Your Excellency. I have seen active service in Texas and Mexico; and am willing to take the field to assist in chastising these savage foes. I have the honor to forward to your Excellency by this post, two pamphlets I wrote and published, which I trust your Excel- lency will consider worth a perusal. Awaiting your Execllency's reply, I have the Honor to remain;
Very Respectfully &c. &c. &c.
JOHN S. HAMILTON
To His Excellency,
P. Hansborough Bell Executive Office Austin Texas
Military Commission John S. Hamilton Esq. Applying for a Major's command in the Ranging service for frontier protection. Watervliet, New York. October 4th 1852 Recd. at the Exec. Dept. State of Texas Austin, October 30, 1852
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