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My time is absorbed in the duties of my station. By the first boat I will return to Houston, and remain till some movement is made. Truly thine, Sam Houston [Rubric] 1 "Houston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 122, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams. For notes on Colonel Lewis M. H. Washington, Volume III, p. 16.
TO GENERAL PICKENS OF ALABAMA 1
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City of Galveston, May 1st, 1842.
To General Pickens, Dear Sir,
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By Colonel Starr, I received your message, and
avail myself of an early occasion to reply. You can bring to Texas one thousand emigrants by the last of June, or 10th of July. You shall have the rank of Brigadier Gen- eral, and be subject to the orders only of the President, or Sec- retary of War. . The emigrants, un!ess otherwise directed, will be landed at Copano. You will require at least ten waggons for your com- mand. The emigrants must be completely armed, munitioned, clothed, and provisioned for six months. It is not important that more than two months' provisions should be brought with the command; and I would suggest that if you could bring equipment for one hundred cavalry, it would be judicious. If you cannot raise the full force by the time proposed, it would be well to advance with one half the command; and leave the second regiment to come on as soon as it can be raised and organ- ized. I have learned with pleasure, General, that you are a strict disciplinarian, an accomplished soldier, a subordinate and high- minded gentleman. It is such gentlemen that I desire to place on the West of the Rio Grande, the moment that Texas can do so without the danger of disaster and defeat. Sam Houston [Rubric] P. S. I will confide in the hope of hearing from you soon and repeatedly. Houston. 1 "Houston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 121, courtesy of Mr. Franklin Williams.
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