Within a week , Governor Sam Houston authorized Ross to raise his own company of 60 mounted volunteers to protect the settlements near Belknap from Native American attacks .
Smith disbanded Ross 's company in early September 1860 .
Within a week , Governor Sam Houston authorized Ross to raise Ross ' own company of 60 mounted volunteers to protect the settlements near Belknap from Native American attacks .
Smith disbanded Ross 's company in early September 1860 .