WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1860
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there will be no trouble, as I have already spoken to a friend at the head of one of the offices. Thy Devoted Father, Sam Houston [Rubric] To Cadet Sam Houston, Bastrop, Texas I have not had time to look over this letter. 1 From the Temple H. Morrow Collection of Houston Materials, Dallas, Texas, by courtesy of Mr. Morrow. ~w. J. Pendleton was, at this time, Houston's private secretary. His handwriting was clear and beautiful.
TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF JACK COUNTY 1
Executive Department, Austin, April 14, 1860.
To Hon. Chief Justice of Jack County, Sir: The muster rolls of the minute Detachment of your County are returned. The value of the horses and arms must be stated. You will have them appraised by two competent persons. This must be done to save the men payment for their horses if killed in battle. You will fill out the muster rolls, one to be kept, the other to be sent to this Department. I have ordered Mr. H. A. Hamner to put the detachment in command of the 1st Sergeant until the Executive receives as- surances as will admit of his being recognized. I sincerely hope that your people will soon be relieved from danger. The arms for Jack County will be delivered to the men who have none. You will relieve Mr. Hamner from his bond until he is recognized. The first Sergeant, Mr. George Vanderburg, will in the meantime be held responsible for the arms, and will com- mand the detachment until further orders. Sam Houston.
1Exec.utive Records, 1859-1861, p. 127, Texas State Library.
To JOHN B. FLOYn 1 Executive Department, Austin, Texas, April 14, 1860.
Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, Sir: Actuated by a sense of duty, as well as impelled by the helpless condition of our frontier people, I again address your department. Did the condition of things afford any hope that the
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