(2610) [WHARTON to AUSTIN]
Washington, April 6th 1~36
Dear Sir.
Dr. Archer left this morning for Richmond. We were at the party at Mr CaU10uns last night. Many of the ablest members of both houses were present. All was enthusiasm in our cause. I apologized for your absence which was regretted. I exhibited the Bank notes to Mr Calhoun and the ladies and they were said to be very ingenious and appropriate. I also exhibited a map of Texas which afforded much satisfaction. The mail has brought us nothing since you left. The papers stale that our privateers have .blockaded all the Mexican ports. You will find a summary of the last news in the Telegraph of tomorrow which I will send you. Do try to start off a Privateer from New York to caph1re the paragon the vessel lately bought by the Mexicans or any other of their purchases that you may hear of. She can be captured before she is two days out. The object of this letter is to urge you to exert yourself in the matter. I will keep you promptly advised of everything important to be known.
Wm. H. Wharton
(2611] [WHARTON to EWING]
Head Quarters West of Brazos 6th April 1836
To A. Ewing M.D.
Regimental Surgeon of the Army of Texas Sir,
The Commander in Chief has been pleased to direct that you should take upon yourself for the present the discharge of _the duties of Surgeon General. It is his earnest desire that the M~d1~al Department should be organised without delay. Your unremitting exertions to effect this are confidently anticipated. By Order of the Commander in Chief
J no. A. Wharton Adjutant General
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