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WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1838
The accompanying likeness is referred to the correctness of Miss Raguet's observation. After the perusal of the Documents, Miss R. will please send them to Gen'l H. The "Print" is a very humble tribute rendered to Miss R--, which it is hoped she will honor the donor by its acceptance. lThe Dallas Morning News, March 28, 1915.
TO GEO.RGE W. HOCKLEY, SECRETARY 01<' WAR 1
Nacogdoches, 'f'exas, 4th Aug. 1838. My dear Colonel, The documents which you were so kind as to forward to me have claimed my attention, and I only regret that I will not have it in my power to write as much at length as I desire. I have detained the Express longer, than I ought to have done, but I have no place to attend to business but a front room, in which every person comes or will resort. 5th August. Having been attacked with severe Chills and fever and not having recovered from a paroxism this morning, I have taxed my friend Snivelys~ Kindness to write for me. You will find on a number of Papers endorsements such as I thought best for the occasion, but not intended to restrict the exercise of your Judgment as you must be better informed upon matters as they result and Exist than I can b~. The party of Mexicans to which you allude in the vicinity of "Corpus Christi" must be Chastised and expelled if there are adequate means within your control. Lt. Col. Wells 3 or Col. Haines would be the best Officers, that could be employed if men would be subordinate to their orders. They are prudent and brave officers. You can order the force to be raised, destined for the protection of the frontier, or such number of [men] as you may deem proper. I understand that the number is to be 280 rank and file. You will appoint such Officers, as you think best suited, under all the circumstances, to Officer the Regiment or Corps. Every one enlisting must sign duplicate Enlistments, and take the Oath before some Civil Officer, the restrictions under which they are enlisted must be rigid, and orders promptly obeyed or better not have them in the field. It will doubtless be a Nucleus on which some future army may be formed and it is easier to establish subordination with a few than with many. I have not the laws to lay my hand on in reference to that Corps, but I
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