221 and wished me to carry a petition soliciting the increasing of the number of my company and the extension of the time there exists and will continue a great neecssity of such a movement I have not been unaware of the fact. The men in my company have equiped themselves for the service and are unquestionably good and brave men, the term for which they are now enlisted will not pay them for their equip- ages nor give them a fair opportunity to do good services: for they are just getting property furnished and under good headway and have gained a valuable experience again this term of service will extend through the most unpleasant season and if they are disbandoned at the expiration of their enlistment the result will be that those of us who were first willing to leave our business for the protection of the country and endure the hardships of the season will be deprived of all favor whilst the mere politic and unconcerned will enjoy them. Had I been more selfish I would have been in Austin urging my claims some time since. But I thought that my duty was with my men and there I have been trusting that all things would be considered & that our attention to our post would not work an injustice or hardship to us. Thus I have trusted and still trust I would insist that your Excellency give me the privilege of 1·aising a company of some forty or fifty men (not less than thirty) at the expiration of the present enlistment so that we may proceed immediately in the services without any cessation. Should more be required assuring you of the duties we have. performed the hardships we have undergone, the satisfaction and security we have given to the citizens-the importance of the movement & c, I will most cheerfully produce it. May the term of our service be so long as consistent.
Your Respectfully THOS C. FROST Lieut Commanding
Lieut. Frost's Report
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