[4248) {BURNET to TOBY]
Executive Department Velasco 24 Sept, 1836.
To l\'lessrs T Toby & brother Texas Agents Gentn.
The brigantine David Crockett under the command of Capt William Chase proceerls to your city for the purpose of repairs She need to be cleaned &c &c as you will observe in the letter of the Sec of the Navy accompaning this. You will be pleased to furnish to Captn Chase the means necessary to accomplish the repairs that may be wanted. It is important that this vessel be despatched and return as soon as practicable You will please employ your best endeavors in this behalf
Your obt Sevt David G Burnet
[4249)
{MCLEOD to BOYLAN]
Navy Dept. Velasco. 24th Sept. 1836
To Captain J Boylan Sir,
You will prepare your Vessel to proceed round to Matagorda Bay as soon as practicable and any little repairs she may need let it be done immediately you will let me know how many men you will require to assist you in hauling her up-By order of the Sec of the Navy
Jno D McLeod Chief Clk. Navy Dept.
[Addressed:] Captn J. Boylan Sehr. Viper Transport Present
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