R R Royall to Stephen F Austin, 10-13-1835
Summary: Notifying him that Nacogdoches has elected San Houston to command forces of East Texas
San Felipe
Dear Sir
Mr John Johnson who bears these to you—has just arrived from
Nacogdoches and San Agustin with a communication from the Committees of
those places which we transcribe to you
San Agustin
Whereas in the present emergency organization and energy of action are necessary and whereas we see the great necesity of a Commander in Chief of this Dept for the purpose of issuing orders raising troops etc and being well satisfied of the fitness capacity and fidelity of Genl Saml Houstin for such a station—
Be it therefore Resolved that we with the Concurrance of the Com of
Safty and vig of Nacog do hereby appoint the said Saml Houston. Genl
and Command in Cheif of the forces of this Depart, vesting him with full
powers to raise troops organise the fo[r],ces and do all things appertaining
to such office And be it further resolved that the powers of the Said
Com'der continue in force till the Gen[er]al Consultation of Texas shall
make farther provisions And be it farther resolved that said Houston be
required to issue proclamations and Call for recruits and to do all things
in his power to sustain the principles of the Constitution of
[Signed] Philip A. Sublett chairman"
Mr Johnson will be enabled to detail many particulars which we cannot put to paper and which are of a very encoura'g nature—particularly of the friendliness of the Cherokees etc—
We have not heard from Matagorda or Harrisburg but have requested Genl Houston to send a guard agreeable to your request to take on the Cannon from Harrisburg etc—
We are all in high spirits expecting to hear from you of Success—
[Addressed:] Col Stephen F. Austin head quarters favd by Mr. Jon Johnson