| Geo. R. Wilson to Aide-de- Camp, September 26, 1861
: ORDERS, MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
September 26, 1861.
No. 8. Galveston, Tex., September 26, 1861. You are appointed colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Texas. Volunteers, _ subject to the approval of the President. You will signify your accept- . ance to these headquarters. The regiment is to be stationed on or near the coast, from San Luis to the Caney, but must serve at any point in the State, if required. It is to be composed of two companies, to serve as artillerists; two mounted companies, to serve as scouts and vedettes, and six of infantry. It is desirable that the companies should present themselves for muster with such arms and ammunition as the men possess or can procure in their respective counties, these arms to do until – the department is enabled to supply the deficiency. ; Musket and cannon powder, in a limited quantity, can be sent to – Columbia, or to some other convenient point, subject to your order. “The two 6-pounders at Columbia should be finished and mounted as soon as possible, and I would suggest that they be placed in charge of Capt. W. G. Mosely. Captain Mosely was formerly in the service, and informs me that he has a company partially drilled, and will be ready in a few days to be mustered into service. ee -The department has no funds at its disposal, and but limited supplies of any description. You must make the best arrangements you ean to supply your command with provisions and quarters. The Oon112 OPERATIONS IN TEX., N. MEX., AND ARIZ, [Cnar. XT.
federate Government will no doubt pay all reasonable obligations in
curred for the service and protection of the State. . You will take immediate steps to fill your regiment according to the
above conditions, and are hereby authorized to appoint a competent
mustering officer. Companies must be mustered for the war. You are requested to recommend suitable persons for the positions of lieutenantcolonel and maior. You will make your reports in duplicate, addressing them to t? t!’veston and San Antonio.
Maj. O. G. Forshey is assigned to engineer duty on the coast with your command. The object of your command is to afford such protection as can be given to that portion of the coast. You will therefore use your own judgment, as events may occur, in stationing your companies.
By command of Brig. Gen. P. O. Hébert :
Aide-de- Camp.
Col. J. BATES, Brazoria, Tex.