Harrison Co. TX & Duplin Co. NC - From David G. Burnet to Jesse Grimes ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Christine Grimes Thacker ___________________________________________________________________ ----¤¤¤---- No Number March 25, 1836 Executive Department Texas 25th March 1836 Sir You have been appointed by the Government of Texas to organize the Militia in the County of Washington under the provisions of an act passed by the convention on the 12th day of March 1836 a copy of which you have enclosed you will therefore proceed to the discharge of your duties under that act ordering out two thirds of the Militia of said County, forthwith to serve for and during the term of three months,a prompt and energetic discharge of the duties required of you by this act is expected the Country demands the aid of every man and it is confidently believed that all will do their duty. I have the Honor to be By the President Very Respectfully Thomas J. Rusk Yours---- Sec. At War David G. Burnet ( rubric ) (Endorsed: ) War Department Hon Jesse Grimes or in his absence the first Judge Dr. Smith. Washington.