Guy M. Bryan to J. B. Magruder, September 2, 1863
Maj. Gen. J. B. MAGRUDER, Commanding District of Texas, Arizona, &c.:
GENERAL: I am directed by Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith to inclose to you a copy of a letter just received from Captain [J. F.] Crosby,* assistant adjutant-general of General Steele, in regard to affairs in the Indian Territory.
He also directs that you will send Major-General McUulloch immediately to his command of the Northern Sub-District of Texas, as he regards him, from his tact, experience, energy, and good sense, as well fitted for that command. From the sentiment that exists in that community, threatened invasion or raids by the enemy, and its vulnerability from locality, make this part of your district one of great concern and apprehension to him. You will, then, send any troops that can be spared to support General McCulloch, and watchfully regard this part of your command.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c.,
Major, and Assistant Adjutant-General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, Pen Dist. oF TEX., N. MEX., AND ARIZ.,
No. 238. Houston, Tex., September 2, 1863.
VII. In consequence of information received, the following changes
in the distribution of the troops in this command are made:
The Third Regiment Texas Infantry, Griffin's battalion, Gould's and