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Rawlings, supposing that the power was vested in me to appoint them. As it lies in the Directors, I have stated my wishes to them and suppose they will accord to them. I have no recollection of your naming Dr. Baker, only as a good friend; but I recollect distinctly that from the time of my election I had determined to give the Physician's office to Renfro & Rawlings. There may have been some misapprehension, but I am satisfied that there has been nothing oblivious on my part. I hope that upon an examination of the law mentioned, that you will find no occasion for any interference in the matter as it defines the duties of the Superintendent very clearly, although I confess that I have been disappointed as to the extent of my powers. Truly Thine, Sam Houston. P.S. I hope that at least for the present that Harrison will be retained as Steward. It is important that he should be, and I hope that you will say so to the Directory. I am considerably indisposed, and have not been able to sit up during the day. Thine Houston.
1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, pp. 10-11, Texas State L:brary.
ORDERS TO J. M. w. HALL 1 Executive Department, 19th January, 1860.
Captain J. M. W. Hall Sir: You will forthwith proceed to muster into service for twelve months unless sooner discharged, the companies of Captain W. C. Dalrymple, Captain John H. Conner, and Captain Ed. Burleson, and return two muster rolls of each company to this Department. Each company will consist of one Captain, two Lieutenants, three Sergeants, three Corporals, and Sixty men rank and file. Sam Houston.
1 Execzitive Records, 1859-1861, p. 24. J. M. W. Hall wns a citizen of Austin, Texas. He lies buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Austin.
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