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detailed in a manner to meet the approbation of the Depart- ment. We have used every exertion to have had this business done before now, having instructed Mr Barnard to that effect, we think in presence of yourself and only feel surprised that it has been neglected thus far-As it is however, we have spared neither time nor pains, since the reception of your letter in making out the required document, and you will perceive from the accuracy with which the great number of articles are enu- merated, that it has been a work of no small labor should there be any additional information required by the Department or should this not meet the requirements of the Laws in all essen- tial particulars, we shall feel under obligations to have you write us on the subject and we will cheerfully make the addi- tions or alterations required-- We have Boston dates from D. K. Torrey of the 4th 'inst. giving news of Shipments of mer- chandise designed for the Council per Brig Rodney which we expect at Galveston early in August we shall then require abt $800 in Custom house funds for duties: it is our impression that D. K. Torrey held some conversation with the President, on the subject, and was assured that we could obtain funds for that emergency, but however that may be, we should feel much in- debted to you for using your exertions to ascertain if such an arrangement can be made for that amount and for that purpose -It will relieve us much in making arrangements to have ev- erything ready for the Council as at this time our funds are quite low, having sent everything available to the North-Your exertions in this behalf are respectfully solicited and we shall anxiously look to hear from you upon the subject We notice your frank, on advices from the Trading House to 16th July-no news of importance-With many obligations, for the attention bestowed on our affairs
We remain
Truly Yours TORREY AND BROTHERS pr W. A. Andross
LEndorsed] TORREY & BRO. To Houston 26 July 1845 Superdt
Recd 30th July 1845 And. 8 Aug. " MAJ THOS G WESTERN Supt Indian Affairs Washington
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