they will advance m\lil next mo1Hh, or September, owing to the want of supplies etc. S. F. Austin 1 arrived on the 27th Ult and saw Santa Anna on the 2d. 3d. and 4th. instant the original of his letter to Gen. Jackson was sent by me, by express, from Columbia to Gen Gains and 1 presume wiU reach Washington before this does- The duplicate is in the hands of President Burnet- S. F. A. (3651~ [CARSON TO BURNET]
Philadelphia 9th July 1836
To His Excellency David. G. Burnet, President Dr. Sir,
Mr. Wharton and Mr. Howard who are the Bearers of this and my despatches to the Government have been detained for want of a Vessel, hut will get off tomorrow on board a Schooner direct for Galveston: The Vessel which carries them will aJso take a number of Volunteers from this place the precise number you will be advised of by the Bearers. These two Gentlemen to whom this will introduce you are of respectable families and are recommended to me by Various Gentlemen in whom I have the highest confidence as worthy of attention and promotion. They will probably perfer a situation in the Navy. I hope you will have it in your power to advance them. Mr. Hamilton is with me, and this day we have a consultation with one of the largesl business men of the City upon the subject of a loan, should any arrangement be concluded you shall be for[th] with advised. Messrs. Col1insworth and Grayson had not arrived at Washington City when I left, which was thursday last. The President will leave there for the Hermitage lo morrow, and will be absent for some months. 1 send you the New Orleans Bee of the 20th Ultimo, to show its Tone etc. I have learned since my arrival here, that the i\lexicans had purchased the Bee, and that it is now the Vchicle of their falsehoods and Villanies. I will leave this open until lo morrow.
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