Stephen F Austin to Horace Chrisman, 06-07-1825
Summary: Twenty men to be on guard during investigation of Buckner.
The Public peace being endangered by the refractory and
seditious practices of Aylett C Buckner and others Connected with him
and it being necessary for the Common tranquility of the
Settlement that an investigation of such disorderly Conduct should be
had. Therefore In order to protect the Authorities of the
Government and preserve good order, you are hereby Commanded to raise
a body of Twenty Men from your Company and hold them Subject
to my orders at this place on
San Felipe de Austin