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to Thomas W. Ward re: early stages of the Mier expedition

Damaged, missing part of p. 1/2. Written as commander of artillery. Written at San Antonio De Brexar.

GLC02145.01

True copy of the "Whip Handle despatch" re: impending Mexican invasion

Secretrial copy of two letters, one on p. 1 by W. P. Miller, and the second on p. 2-3 by Henry Teal with the endorsement (copy) of H.W. Karney. The entire document written originally to Thomas Rusk, by John D. McLeod with this particularly addressed...

GLC02145.06

to Houston re: resignation as guardian of Texas archive due to marauding Indians

Clerical copy. Ward feared his inability to protect the archives from marauding Indians.

GLC02145.07

Commission of Thomas Ward, Major in army of the Republic of Texas

Signed as President of the Republic of Texas and countersigned by S. F. Sawyer, acting Secretary of War.

GLC02145.08

to Col. Thomas Ward re: details of the late invasion by the Mexicans

Free franked.

GLC02145.09