Sept 24 1836 to Oct 24 1836 - PTR, Vol. 9

After some remarks explanatory of the objects of the meeting, the following resolutions offered by the secretary were unanimously adopted. · Resolved, That it is with great regret, enhanced by the virtues and talents of the deceased, that his fellow officers of the army of Texas, heard the early and sudden death of captain Wm. H. Rogers, of the Kentucky volunteers. Resolved, That if the full appreciation of worth of character, the conferment of military honors have any effect in assuaging that must necessarily overpower the relatives and friends of the deceased, upon the reception of the news of his death, in his native slate,- if the knowledge, that a whole army sympathizes in the bereavement, will have any effect in softening the unexpected and most bitter pang, then have his relatives, the friends of his early life, and in particular the brothers of his blood and heart, the brother who has watched unceasingly by his bedside from the first moments of attack, in almost utter defiance of the calls of nature for repose and sustenance, have some little consolation in their grief. Resolved, That so many of the field and staff officers as can leave the camp for the place of his last illness, will proceed to Dimitt's Landing, and unite in the funeral honors for the departed. Resolved, That a copy of the preceding resolutions be lTansmilled to the family of the deceased, and a copy of them published in the Texas Telegraph, the True American of New Orleans, and the Lexington (Kentucky) Reporter. Charles De Morse, Charles L. Harrison; Secretary. Chairman. (4255] (MEXIA to LAMAR]

Genl. Mirabeau Lamar

New Orleans, Septr. 27th. 1836

Dear Sir,

I sieze the opportunity which affords me the departure of Mr. Robertson for your Republic, to sent you these few lines, the main object of which is to salute & congratulate you on the happy election by which your fellow citizens have so justly rewarded your merit,

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