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and if it is possible give me some information on the points sug- gested in my last letter. Sam Houston. I shall be most happy to hear from you at any time. 1Govenio1·s' Letters; also, Executive Reco1·ds, 1859-1861, p. 128, Texas State Library. For Blain, see Houston to S. A. Blain, January 28, 1860. 2For Johnson, see Houston to Colonel Middleton T. Johnson, March 17, 1860. To ANDREW J. HAMILTON 1 Executive Department, Austin, April 16, 1860. Hon. A. J. Hamilton, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Don't let the Regiment Bill fall through until de- spatches mailed today for the Secretary of War arrive. Call and see them when they arrive. Sam Houston. 1 Govenwrs' Letters; Executive Reco1·ds, 1859-1861, p. 129, Texas State Library. For Andrew Jackson Hamilton, see Houston to Hamilton, Ma1·ch 17, 1860. To WILLIAM c. DALRYMPLE 1 Executive Department, Austin, April 16, 1860. Captain W. C. Dalrymple, Sir: You will receive by Express from Captain Smith, 2 informa- tion of an intended foray upon· our settlements. You will be on the alert and be ready to repel the enemy. Captain Burleson 3 is ordered to join you at your camp. When you will concert measures for future operations. Should your commands be deemed neces- sary to the success of Colonel Johnson's" expedition you will be subject to his order. Otherwise in connection with Captain Burle- son, you will make a campaign as may be necessary. You will leave information at your camp at what point Captain Burleson can meet you, or can send the same to Fort Belknap to meet Captain Burleson on or about the 26th inst. Sam Houston. 1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, p. 130, Texas State Library. For Dal- rymple, see Houston to Captain William Cornelius Dalrymple, January 6, 1860.
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