The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-14
Abraham Lincoln.

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Abraham Lincoln.
U. S. CHR1srrAN COMMISSION Rooms,
No. III Bank Street, Phila., March 10th, loo
Mr.. Edward s. Morris,
No. 9i6 Arch Street. Philad elphia.
My Dear Sar-We have orders from HosPlta
Surgeons, and our delegates at City Point; TO
large quantities of ysur Ague Mixture. Tn
condition of our treasury will not admit of ou
supplying all the demand. Can you not induce
the Medical Bureau to furnish such invaluable
medicine in the regular way Yours truly,
GEO. II. STUART.
Treasury Dept, Office Internal Revenue,
Washington, March 18th, 1860
Edward S. Morris, E.q. o
No. S16 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Dear Sir--in an interview with President Lin
coin to day, introduced the subject of your
"Psschall's Fever and Ague Mixture, - informing
him of the manner in which had become ac-
quainted with it, recounting the tests to which
had been subjected, and pointing out the names
of those who recommended IT, several OF them,
men of the highest character, and of national
reputation and, suggested, that If, by his d.
recton, it could be put on the supply list of me-
dIcines for the army, II might be found extremel
useful in contributing to the health OF the troop
operating n RIasmatIc districts.
The names of Henry c. Carey, Jay Cook, Gov
Pollock, and Geo. II. Stuart, (extensively known
as President of the Christian Commsslon,) were
particularly indicated. and especial attention
called to the letter of the latter. Mr.. Lincoln
looked over the several letters, dwelling some
what on that of Mr.. Stuart's, and at length OBJ
served, that the s.Mirture'' appeared to be highly
recommended, and by men who do not do such
things on slight grounds; and, after pleasant
remark In his peculiar vein, adued, that 1t would
not be proper tor him to make positive order on
the Medical Bureau, but that he would 60 aa lar
he thought it was proper Tor him to go. Then
folding up the papers, he wrote on the back OF
them, and signed the reeomme endation, copy OF
which here with sena you. The ougins; Will
keep, and present 1t to the Surgeon GeneIaI.
l suggest that you dismiss your dIfndence, as
to ad adyertIsing your "M1ture," and cease to hesIs
tate to make known its merits to the Pubhc thro
the ordinary channels. Yours respectfully,
JOSEPH J. LEWIS.
Commendation of President Lincoln.
s'Subnitfed to the Surgeon General, asking has
attention, and that the Medicine may be trred, If
in his Judgment it premises good.
March 18th, 1865. A. LINCOLN-
Your attention is invited to the full reports oil
Army Surgeons, Field Hospitals, Merchants,
Presidents and Delegates of Commissions, which
will be sent by mail TO any address; the follow
ing, however, is respectfully submitted:
NEw ORLEANS, LA. Nov. Sd, 1865.
Mr.. Edward s. Morris,
No. 9l6 Arch ST., Philadelphia.
My Dear Sri am thus far my way 10 the
troops in Texas, in behalf of the Christian Com
MISSION and that am well enough thus to be,
your kind letter, and the curative power oil fas-
chaIl's Fever and Ague aliIture.'
Be pleased to accept nv thanks for your kind
interest. i intended TO -rite you from home,l
New Hampshire, but you will accept TINS rather
tardy Acknowledgements. Ever and truly yours,
HUGH MACLEOD,
Ag't u. s. Christian Commission.