19 San Antonio, to have them mustered in. I am tired of corre- sponding with them upon this subject, and combatting every frivolous objection made to the reception of these companies. It seems, indeed, useless that I should do so, since the letter of Adjt. Genl. Jones himself to me, on this subject, does not seem sufficient to authorize Genl. Churchill to act in the matter. Though I regret the necessity of troubling you again, no other resource seems left to me. To avoid all further difficulty, then, and as an act of justice to those two Companies, as well as to myself, I appeal to you for permission to have them received into the service without delay. If you will authorize me to employ the Adjt. Genl. of this State, for that purpose, they shall be mus- tered in without troubling any officer of the U. S. Army, and I request that such authority be given to me. As the five Companies embraced in the requisition, were in- tended more particularly for the protection of the frontier, I earnestly request that they may be placed under my control, and made subject to my orders. So long as they are employed in this service. Should it become necessary, at any time, for them to act beyond the limits of the State, or engage in any other service, they will, of course, be turned over to the proper officer of the Army. I must also request that these companies be supplied, by a requisition on the proper office at San Antonio, with tents and cooking utensils. The climate in this State is often very bleak and inclement in the winter season, and as cold weather is now approaching, it is absolutely necessary for the health and com- fort of the men, as well as the preservation of their arms &c, that they should be provided with camp equipage. As the mail between Galveston and San Antonio is very ir- regular and uncertain, I will request, in conclusion, that what- ever communication you may send to the officer commanding at the latter place, in relation to the subject of this letter, may be enclosed to me at this place. It shall be promptly dispatched by an express to San Antonio. I am, very respectfully Your obt. Servt. (Signed) AC HORTON
Hon. Wm. L. Marcy Sec'y of War
(Copy) Gov. Horton to W L Marcy, Sec'y of War Oct 20. 1846 - (Recorded)
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