Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

13 the means of carrying the State government into operation, is not in a condition to incur the expense of keeping there volun- teers in the field. She relies confidently upon the Government of t.he U. States for protection against the savages, and I feel as- sured that it will be afforded. Under the belief that you will not hesitate to instruct me to receive into the service the volunteers mentioned, I have written to the Captains of the different companies, ordering them to keep the same in active service until they hear further from me, and to afford all the security in their ·power to the frontier. Should you think favorably of the application now made to you, I would be glad that you would authorize me to appoint someone to muster the troops into the service, or all the regular officers now at San Antonio may be withdrawn to some remote point, where their services could not be had. In conclusion, I would remark to you, that the five compa- nies above referred to, were intended to serve for the term of six months, and I believe the Government would consult economy by employing them for that time only should you, however, feel compelled, under the late act of Congress, to require them to enlist for twelve months. There will be no difficulty in having that requisition complied with. I respectfully request an early reply.

Very respectfully

Your obt. servt.

GOVERNOR HORTON to Hon. Wm. S. Marcy Secretary War

August 9th/46

Hon. Wm. S. Marcy Secy of War

For the reasons mentioned in my letter of 31 July to Maj. F. I would also request that you would authorize me to call into service an additional company, to occupy a position mid way be- tween the stations assigned to Capts Smith & Stapp. This would render the line of posts, in all respects, complete.

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