Mar 6 1836 to Apr 20 1836 - PTR, Vol. 5

[2513] [BURNET to CARSON]

Executive Department Harrisburg April 1st 1836

To the Honorable Samuel P. Carson Dear Sir

The infirm state of your health rendering it necessary for you to repose from the fatigues of office, and the suggestion of your physician, that a change of climate would probably conduce to your restoration, I have submitted to the gentlemen associated with us, in the Government, the propriety of your proceeding forthwith to the United States, and there employing your valuable time in the service of Texas. The Cabinet fully concurs with me, in the expediency of your temporary absence from us. You will please repair, as fast as circumstances will permit, to Washington City, and there unite your exertions, with those of our Commissioners, in procuring a recognition from the government of our Mother Country; and you will take in charge a general supervision of the interests and concerns of Texas, in that Country. You are fully apprised of our wants-they arc numerous, as the means, at present in our power, of gratifying them are limited. Your exertions may be valuably employed, in procuring aid of all sorts; fiscal aid is all important at this crisis. Your absence will be too sensibly felt, not to be deeply regretted; and I beg you will mal..e it as Iittle irksome as possible, not only be frequent communications, but by shortoning the period of it as much as a prudent regard to your health, and the ulterior objects of your visit will permit. An acting Secretary of State will be appointed ad interim-but the department will await the return of its most esteemed incumbent with impatient solieih1de. Wishing you a pleasant trip, the speedy restoration of your health and an early return to us. I commend you to the protection of that Cod who careth for the oppressed. With great consideration, I am Your friend aud Obedient Servant David G. Burnt:t

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