WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 1860
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~hown in Houston's orders, from time to time. They were all in command of detachments of troops for frontier defense. To CYRUS H. RANDOLPH 1 Executive Department, Austin, February 14th, 1860. Hon. C. H. Randolph, Tre·asurer &c. Sir: Will you have the kindness to inform me of the exact amount in the Treasury, in specie & bonds, on account of the general funds, the public debt fund, and the River improvement fund? Sam Houston. 1 Exec1itive Reco1·ds, 1859-1861, p. 14, Texas State Library. The A1i.,tin Daily Statesma1i, August 31, 1889, in publishing a notice of the death of Cyrus H. Randolph on the day before the issue of the paper, stated that he lived at 800 West 22nd Street, in Austin, Texas. At the time of his death he was serving as Comptroller of the state, a position he had held for many years; in fact, he held an office from the Executive department of the State from 1859 until his death. From 1859 until 1865, he served as Treasurer, then was deposed by the military commandant during the period of reconstruction; but in 1868 was elected Comptroller and held that place· almost continuously until his death. He was married and left a wife and four children. He was a Master Mason, and a faithful member of the Christian Church. His whole career was marked by quiet modesty and efficiency in the various duties of his office. To WILLIAM c. DALRYMPLE 1 Executive Department, February 14, 1860. Captain W. C. Dalrymple, Commanding Company of Rangers Sir: No bond of the Quartermaster of your company having been filed with the Comptroller, I herewith enclose a bond for Ten Thousand dollars, which your Quartermaster will sign with two securities for the faithful performance of the duties incumbent upon the office. Acting Quartermaster, McKee having, as I learn, transcended the orders of the Executive by purchasing two wagons, you will exercise a special care and supervision over the articles, all and singular, purchased by him, as you will be held responsible for the same. You will see that the bond is executed, certified to by yourself and transmit the same to this Department. Sam Houston. 1 Executive Records, 1859-1861, p. 32, Texas State Library. For W. C. Dalrymple, see Houston to Dalrymple, January 5, 1860, in this volume. ztieutenant Robert M. McKee. See Houston to McKee, February 7, 1860.
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