The militia men living on the Colorado river and on Navidad and
the east side of La Baca North of 4th company have not as yet been
organised by the appointment of officers.
Settlements are extending up the Colorado in situations which
are exposed to the Indians which affords a strong reason why that
section of the militia should be organised without delay. The law
requires that the elections for militia officers should be ordered and
presided by the Ayto. I therefore take the liberty of calling your
attention to this subject and recommend that immediate measure
be adopted for the organization of those Militia men, into a half
company or company according to their numbers in conformity
with the law.
God and Liberty San Felipe de Austin 18 Oct. 1830
S. F. Austin, Col. Commandant