He was sent west to lead a volunteer unit in the Department of Texas from April to August, and received the Federal supplies, installations, and men surrendered by David E. Twiggs, the U.S. Army's commander of Texas.
He was sent west to lead a volunteer brigade in the Department of Texas from April to August. Van Dorn then received the Federal supplies, installations, and men surrendered by David E. Twiggs, the U.S. Army's commander of Texas.