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will on leaving his camp retain only such rations, as may be necessary on his march to Burnett, allowing also two days rations for each man. Whatever may be necessary for the Detachment which you may muster into service, you will transfer to its Commander, taking his receipt. If there is any public property not necessary for it, in the hands of Captain Conner's Command, consisting of animals or perishable property, you will have it conveyed to this place, and reported to this Department. The Executive will expect the greatest Dispatch in the execution of this order. Sam Houston.
1 Executive Reco1·ds, 1859-1861, p. 131, Texas State Library.
To JOHN H. CoNNER. 1 Executive Department, Austin, April 21, 1860.
Captain John H. Conner, Commanding Texas Rangers Sir: You will upon orders from Frank Gildart, Esq., muster- ing officer bearing instructions, turn over to him all of the prop- erty, horses, mules, wagons, rations, forage, ammunition and stores of any description, belonging to the State and connected with your command, who will receipt to you for the same. You will then march the men under your command to the town of Burnett, to be mustered out of the service of the State. You will be particular that no molestation of public or private property is permitted on the march to Burnett, and that the strictest subordination be maintained. You will upon handing over the stores belonging to the State, only distribute such rations as may be necessary to sustain the men on their mar·ch to Burnett and two days rations to carry them to their homes. Sam Houston.
1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, p. 132, Texas State Library.
To Eow ARD Bu&LESON 1 Executive Department, Austin, April 21, 1860.
Captain Edward Burleson, Commanding Texas Rangers Sir: News having reached me by Express, of a threatened invasion by confederated bands of Indians, you will immediately
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