July 22 1836 to Sep 23 1836 - PTR, Vol 8

(4179] [SAWYER to MORGAN]

War Department Velasco Sep. 10 1836

To Col. James Morgan Comd. Galveston

I wrote you some time since for eight (8) Mexicans for the use of the hospital at this place. Several opportunities have occurred and they have not yet arrived. The bearer Mr. Sheldon tells me he can bring four of them and the balance you can send by the first opportunity. You will give Mr. Sheldon one iVlexican for himself. I shall write you in the morning by return of your express Capt. Allen was pd. S25. in five [torn] for each [torn] he took and that was the contract.

Your Obt. Sv. F. A. Sawyer

acting Sec of War

(4180] [TOBY to WILLIAMS]

New Orleans, 10 September 1836

Mr Sarni M Williams Dr Sir,

The Four hundred & seventy six certificates of Texas scrip,

640 acres land ea, made out as follows No 75 to 99 No 100 to 351

In your individual name

No 377" 475 No 490" 589

In the name of James Hanse- We hope you will be able to dispose of in the Eastern Cities-in the event of your being able to do so-we wish you to invest as early as possible, One or more cargoes of provisions & clothing, any quantity you may think necessary for the use of the Govmt of Texas, consigning the same to us here & advising accordingly-The Balance you can always invest in good Bills in

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