The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-25

Mint, at Philadelphia Geo. ID. stuart, the emf
nent philanthro pist; Prof. James C. Booth, Ana
iytical Chemist and by
Abraham Lincoln.
e. g U. S. CHrrsrtAs ConnnsIoE Rooms,
No. IL Bank Street, Phila., March 18th, 1s6
Mr.. Edward ). Morris, -
No. GIG Arch Street, Philade phia.
My Dear Su-We have orders ffem Hospita G
Surgeons, and our delegates atsCity Point, 10
large Qualities Of yeur Ague Mixture. Tn
supplying all the demand. Can you not induce
the Medical Bureau to furnish such an insaluable
medicine in the regular wayf Yours truly,
@ Gro. III. STUART.
Treasury Dept, Office Internal Revenue,
Washington, March 18th, 1900
Edward S. Morris, Esq., a..
No. 9l6 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Dear Sfr-1n an interview with President Lin
coin to day, l introduced the subject of you
"Paschall's Fever and Ague Mixture, - informing
him of the manner in which had become ac-
quainted with il, recounting the tests to which II
had been subjected, and pointing out the names
OF those who recommended II, several oil them,
men of the highest character, and OF national
reputation /; and, suggested, that II, by his d.
rection, it could be put on the supply Inst OF me-
dicines for the army, 1t might be found extremely
useful in contributing to the health of the troops
operating IN mIasmatIc districts. ...
The names of Henry c. Carey, Jay Cook, Gov.
Pollock, and Geo. H. Stuart, (eItensively known
as President of the Christian Commlssion,) were
particularly indicated ana especleI attenuoh
called TO the letter of the latter. Nr. Lincoln
looked over the several letters, dwelling some
what that of Mr.. Stuarts, and at length OBJ
served, that the s'MiIture" appeared to be highly
recommended, and by men who do not 90 sucn
things on slight grounds and, after peasant
remark in his peculiar vein, added, that 1t would
not be proper tor him to make positive order on
the Medical Bureau, but that he would go as tar
as he thought it was proper Tor him to GO. Then
folding up the papers, he wrote on the back OF
them, and signed the reeomm md alton, copy of
which here with send you. The original will
keep, and present it to the Surgeon General.
suggest that you dismiss your difhdencs, ss
tate to make known its merits to the public thro
the ordinary channels. Yours respectfully,
| JOSEPH J. LEWIS.
Concentration of President Lincoln.
s'Submitted to the Surgeon General, asking has
attention, and that the Medicine may be tried, If
March 18Th, Is65. 4. LINCOLN.
Your attention Is invited to the full reports OF
Army Surgeons, Field Hospitals, Merchants,
Presidents and Delegates OF COMMISSIONS, which
will be sent by mail 10 any address; the follow
ing, however, is respectfully submitted:
.E- .. NEw ORLEANS, La. Nov. Sd, 1860.
Mr.. Edward 5. Morris,
No. 9l6 Arch ST., Philadelphia.
My Dear Su-I am thus far my way TO the
troops IN Texas, IN behalf OF the Christian Com
mission and that am well enough thus TO be,
j owe largely, If not chiefly to the directions OF
your kind letter, and the curative power OF Pas
ehaIl's Fever and Ague Mixture" ... ...
Be pleased to accept my thank. for your kind
New Hampshire, but you viii accept this rather
tardy acknowledgment LIVER and truly yours,
.ese- .... --- .,..... HUGH MECLEoD,
Ag't u. s. Christian Commission.