Copy of memorandum from Col Van Dorn

July 1^st 61

 

Memo'

            To inquire if Battery of Light Artillery at Fort Brown is complete (i.e.) has it guns, caissons, harness, ammunition, or what is defective or deficient—To report at once.

 

Memo'

            To tell Col Ford that I will call at once upon the Govm't. for more troops to send to the Rio Grande—also will man the Battery at Fort Brown—also will put it in working order with Horses;

 

To tell me the best point to put it with 3 companies of Infantry—Will Ringgold Barracks do?

 

To report by Express what troops at Fort Brown are willing to muster into the Service of the C.S.A.

 

Memo'

            To muster into service Benavides Company for service on lower Rio Grande. Independent Company to cooperate with Battery of Light Artillery

Memo'

            To recomend in a series of articles, the best to be done for the complete, and efficient defense of the Lower Rio Grande. /

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            Not to leave the lower Rio Grande if presence is essential, but to await the arrival of an officer to relieve him—to use discretion!

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            To make Statement of expenses incurred since received in the C.S. Service, outstanding debts &c

Memo'

            To express to Col Ford, my best wishes, and my obligations to him for his efficient services and attention to the wants of the service.

                                                                       

Signed Earl Van Dorn

 

A true copy of

Memorandums

            J. A. Settle

Capt & Asst Commissary

                        C.S.A.

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