Sir—Several companies have been raised in this State, composed partly of the men of the Regiment I commanded in Mexico. Applications have been made to me for information as to the mode by which they can be received into General Taylor's army, and obtain transportation thither. The greater part of them prefer to serve as mounted men; they are willing to engage for the war, and if authority were given, I have no doubt would soon fill up the incomplete Regiment called from Texas. I believe it would require but a short time to raise another Rifle Regiment to take the place of that lately disbanded, if this be desirable. Those who have spoken to me attach great importance to the difference between volunteers as originally called out, and the organization provided for those, who after the expiration of their twelve months term should re-engage, because the first class have the right of electing their own officers whenever vacancies occur.
Please inform me whether companies or a battalion or a regiment of Riflemen will be received; if so, will they be allowed to go out as mounted men, or will they be received as foot under the act of May 13, 1846.
Very respectfully,
SOURCE: Dunbar Rowland, Editor, Jefferson Davis, Constitutionalist: His Letters, Papers and Speeches, Volume 1, p. 87-8
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