China Grove Novr. 18th 1835

To Genl S F Austin

Dear Sir

Inclosed you will find my resignation as Adjt Insptr Genl You have my warmest thanks for this honor you so generously confered on me and be asured my dear Sir that nothing (but the conviction that it is no longer in my power to serve you) induces me to make a tender of my commission. It would be too great a sacrifice of my feelings to remain longer in the situation I hold in that army you will therefore I hope permit me to retire— at some future day I confidently flatter myself—that I can give you such reasons as will satisfy you that I am right in addopting the present course In the meantime you will please to consider me Your sincere and humble Friend

Warren D. C. Hall

N. B. I have done every thing in my power to promote the interest of the army: and will continue to do so in my official Capacity untill I hear from you Hall

[Addressed:] To Genl. Stephen F Austin Comdt-in Chief of the Federal Army Bexar