We received from Messrs McK & Williams your draft, on the Bank of Orleans, for Ten Thousand Dollars which was not honored. The Agents of the Provisional Govt having attached the amount, & they will receive it. On the subject of further Loans in the north, we have learned that the Commissioners now there were in expectation a heavy loan, which we hope·may be the case- We are Vy Respectfully Your Obt Servts Thomas Toby & Bro (2788) [EVANS to AUSTIN)
Snow Hill Eastern Shire Maryland April 17th 1836
Genl. Stephen F. Austin Sir
That of Arms being my only proffession and which I embraced at the early age-of Seventeen and having participated in three of the most severe conflicts in our late War Chippewa, Bridgwater, & Ft. Evin I take this liberty of addressing you and offering my services in the cause of Texas-My rank in the line of the United States Army was that of a first Lt. of Light artillery and have discharged the duties of Brigade Inspecter and afterward Aid de Camp to the Late Major Genl. Ripley now a Representative from Louis. I can produce every satisfactory testimony for character and capability for the Field or Beaureau and if you can offer me rank and means for equipment-I am prepared to join in the struggle for the independence and establishment of a free and Republican Government. Your early reply will meet with immediate attention. By your Obd. and very humble servt.
Henry F. Evans Late of the U. S. Artillery
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