l.i~hkrs 110,v in the Bay of Matagorda I have j11sl hP.ard of the arrival of the Mexican families al De I.eons warehouse they will reach here during the day a11<l will be conveyed tomorrow lo the Durango it is said they m,muer aboul 80. J. F. Capt. Hurd will lake his vessel outside the: Bar tomorrow, Thompson & Davis passed the Bar in their Vcssels. 2 days ago, bearing towards Velasco or Galveston. [3523] [FORSYTH lo BURNET]
Washington 25th June 1836
His Ex David G. Burn el Sir
I have the honor lo introduce lo you Henry M. Morfil, Esqr. of this City, who has been chosen lo endeavour lo procure more accurate and detailed information, than that now in possession of the President, of the United States, relative to the civil, miliLary, and political condition of Texas. I will thank you lo facilitate Mr. Morfit's inquiries in any way you can. l have the honor to be your Excellencys most obcc{icnl servant John Forsyth (3524} [HUSTON to BURNET]
Galveston Bay June 25, I836
To the Honorable the Seely of War & His Excellency President Burnet Sirs,
I arrived here on the 18th & have made every exertion in my power to gel a conveyance for the supplies to Harrisburg. The St. Boat Ocean is on the Bar. 1 have sent an express lo Harrisburg for the Cayuga and am hourly expecting her. T have every thing in readiness & will dispalclt her as soon after she arrives as po!iSible. There oughl & must be better arrangements about Boals here, or the army cannot lie su pplit:d from here with any certainly. I slrnll he al Velasco in a few days
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