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May 13, 1863, Dallas Herald

            We find the following paragraph in the Texas Almanac Extra, of the 30^th ult:

            We are happy to say that the Military Board has received a large number of superior cotton cards, which they intend to distribute to the several counties upon the basis of the scholastic census.  A letter has been addressed to the Chief Justice of every county in the State, to the effect that they will receive their pro rata by sending for them and paying the price fixed, viz:  $10 pr. pair, in currency.  The Board requests the County Courts to make the distribution in such way as will result in most good to the public, enjoining upon them that the needy families of those in the service be first supplied, and that, in no case, shall a greater price be charged for the cards than the cost to the county, including transportation.  Should any county decline the offer of the Board, they are requested to notify them at once.–The Board are supplying these cards at the third of the ruling market price, and in distributing the present invoice will save the people from $150,000 to $200,000.

            The County of Dallas will receive 200 pairs of cards under the above distribution, and we learn that our Chief Justice has notified the Military Board that he will send for them as soon as arrangements can be made for the transportation.