Burleson gained a reputation as a military leader at an early age, first in command of a company of militia in Howard County, Missouri, and then as colonel of a frontier regiment in Hardeman County, Tennessee. When the Texas revolution broke out, Burleson was made second in command to Stephen Austin. He was in command of the forces that participated in the taking of San Antonio in the fall of 1835, and later commanded the first regiment of volunteers at the Battle of San Jacinto. LS, one page, 8 x 10, March 29, 1842. Burleson sends a letter halting troops from taking livestock without a requisition. In full, 'Having understood that some troops about this place have taken some milk cows of our friend Ignatio Jarvis, this is to order their redelivery to their owner - And I further hereby positively order that no man shall be at liberty to kill milk cows or work oxen. The supplies must come through the quartermasters department.' In very good condition, with mailing fold along bottom of signature, expected folds, a light shade of toning and a trivial spot of paper loss to center of sheet affecting first letter of signature. RRAuction COA.
