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Executive Department
Austin, May 2, 1846
To Eli Chandler Esq.
Sir,
Pursuant to a requisition
from Brigadier General Z. Taylor,
commanding "Army of occupation," near
Matamoros, calling upon this State
for a volunteer force to consist of four
Regiments, two of riflemen and two
of mounted men; you are hereby
authorized to raise a company of
mounted riflemen, under the
following organization, viz;
1 Captain
1 1st Lieutenant
1 2nd do
4 Sergeants
4 Corporals
2 Musicians
50 Privates
It is desired that all will furnish
their own arms and equipments.
So soon as they reach the place of
rendezvous, they will be supplied with
subsistence.
You will use all diligence
in raising the company; the Muster
Roll will be returned to the office
of Col. Wm. G. Cooke Adjutant General.
J. Pinckney Henderson
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