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of the reception of troops until the campaign of the spring will open. In the meantime I will forward, as promptly as possible the Volunteers which may tender their services; to the several points designated as they may arrive and are received into the service. It is so manifest that the occupation of the points designated is necessary to the defence of the frontier, that I will not detain you with my reasons. Sam Houston P. S. Engineers for the different stations will be indis- pensably necessary for the construction of works, as well as for the selection of scites and the designs necessary. H. [ Addressed] : Colonel D. C. Barrett Present [ Endorsed] : Sarni Houston letter San Felipe Dec 15th 1835. 1Barrett Letters (originals), The University of Texas Library.

To SAMUEL M. W1LLIAMs 1 Head Quarters, Washington, 15 Deer 1835

To Samuel Williams Esq Sir, You are hereby notified that you are appointed a Captain in the 1st Regiment of Artillery in the regular Army of Texas, by the General Council. You are required forthwith to report your acceptance or non- acceptance of said appointment. · Should you accept, you will report yourself by letter to Head Quarters, and in person to the Officer in Command at the re- cruiting rendezvous of Matagorda for orders and instructions. By order of Sam Houston, Commander-in-Chief. Geo. W. Poe Acting Adjutant General [ P. S. ] The writer begs leave most sincerely to congratulate Capt. Williams on his appointment & any service or information he can render him command him. [ Addressed] : Samuel Williams Esq Capt 1st Regt Artillery Matagorda [ Endorsed] : To report to Matagorda San Felipe Deer 29th 1835 1cornptrolle1.,s Military Service Records, Texas State Library. 2samuel May Williams (October 4, 1795-September 13, 1858). For bio- graphical sketch see Dictiona1·y of American Biogravhy, XX, 289-290.