convenient despatch, visit him al the Dqiartmcnt of Slate.
The undersigned ofrers Mr. Castillo renewed assurances of
his high consideration.
John Forsyth.
Senor Don J. M. De Castillo y Lanzas, Charge d'Affaires of Mexican republic. [1938]
[HALL to SMITH]
New Orleans January 28 1836
To His Ex Henry Smith Gov of Texas Sir
I have the honour to advise the sailing of the Caroline, Tamalipas & Pensylvania on account of Government by which several vessels Invoices were forward'd & upon them Insurance made. I now annex Invoice Pr Emeline & enclose B Lading. You will please advise the agency, of the several agents appointed at ports in Texas to whom Merchandise is to be consigned. To avoid risk I shall send Invoices & B Lading to such persons as may be designated in the same manner as private shipments I remain Yours Respectfully &c Edward Hall purchasing agent Invoice shipped by Edward Hall agent for account of the Texas Government for Valasco lo order Col J A. Wharton E H 93 Bbls of Flour @ 675 Drayage 3. 630 75 6 Iron Ladles 50c 3 00 81 Bags Corn 207 Bushels@ 75c 155 25
$7,88 00
New Orleans Jany 28 1836 Er Exel
Invoice of Gun Powder not enclucled in the Invoice pr Tamalipas, but named in Bill Lading as shipped by me 150 Kegs of Gun Powder I Bundle 200 Leather Straps for Canteens 3/ New Orleans Jany 28 1836 Er Exel $900 00 75 00 $975 00 Invoice of Mclze shipped by Edward Hall on board Sehr Caroline (Sherwood Master) for Matagorda, (Texas) on Account of the
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