WRITINGS OF SAM HOUSTON, 18tt2
99
To vVILLIAM s. JOHNSTON 1
Private
Houston, Texas, May 10th, 1842.
To William S. Johnston, Esq.,
Sir, Your favor of the 31st of March, reached me a few days since, and I use the earliest opportunity from more pressing business to reply. For the patriotic regard you entertain for the present and per- manent welfare of Texas, you have my warmest acknowledg- ments. In the struggle with our enemy, in which we are about to engage once more, you and your friends may rest assured that you will be greeted amongst us with those feelings which conduct so disinterested and devoted must ever inspire Volunteer companies will be received to participate in the perils and glory of war with Mexico. The remuneration for services , and expenses must come from the enemy, who have induced us to the strife. Companies must consist of at least fifty six men, rank and file, and be well armed, and clothed and provisioned for six months. The rendezvous is established at Corpus Christi, in Western Texas, at which point all volunteers will report as soon as possible. Sam Houston [Rubric] iuHouston's Private Executive Record Book," p. 132, courtesy of 1\Ir. Franklin Williams. To HIRAM G. RuNNELs 1 Executive Department, City of Houston, May 10th, 1842. I have the honor to request of you to return to the United States and raise such force, or forces, as may be in yom· power to aid Texas in the present struggle. The President duly appreciates your generous offer of service, and accepts it with pleasure. You are apprised of the views of the Executive relative to the subjects of discipline and subordination; also of the preparations necessary for a campaign. The first moment which will author- ize an advance upon the enemy will be cheerfully embraced and the only delay must arise from the want of aid. To General H. G. Runnels: Sir,
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