Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest, Vol. V

47 Head Quarters 8th Department San Antonio, August 19th, 1849

Orders l No. 57 )

1. The Commanding Genl. having received notice from the Executive of this State, that two companies of mounted volun- teers will be in readiness, at Austin, to be mustered into the service of the United States, on Thursday the 23rd Inst, Bvt Brig Genl Harney will please designate an officer for the execu- tion of that duty, at the time and place specified. 2. The term of service is to be, for six months, unless sooner discharged by order of the President of the United States. The organization of each company will be as follows: one Captain, one 1st Lieut., one 2nd Lieut., four Sergeants, four Corporals, two buglers, two farriers and blacksmiths, and sixty four pri- vates; and, in accordance with the regulations, each man is to provide himself with a horse, saddle, saddle blanket, bridle, halter and "lariat". The mustering officer will govern himself by the "Instructions" published by the War Dept. June 12th 1848, particularly paragraphs 98. 99 and 100, and will reject all men and horses that may appear to be incapable of performing the duties and service incident to an active Indian Campaign. If blank forms for Muster Rolls cannot be procured, they must be made on large folio paper. 3. Under the belief that the volunteers lately called out by the State, and operating near Corpus Christi, would principally compose the present force required, the necessary arms, equip- ments, ammunition and camp equipage, have been forwarded to that place, where they will be issued by the Agent appointed for thd purpose. 4. As soon as the Muster is completed the two companies will be put "en route" for this point, by Bvt Brigr Genl Harney, with orders to report to the General Commanding, for special instructions. The necessary subsistence will be issued at Austin. 5. If the place of rendezvous for the remaining company of volunteers called for, be selected by the Executive, in the vicinity of Austin, Genl Harney will cause it to be mustered into service in the manner prescribed for the others-if below San Antonio, the Mustering officer will be designated from this post.