The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-04

Jay Cooke, the celebrated Banker; Jas poIIock
E1-Gov. of Penna.-now President of the II Z
Mint, at Philadelphia; Geo. H. Stuart, the emf
nent tphilanthropist; Prof. James c. Booth, Ana
Hhcal Chemist, and by
Abraham Lincoln.
U. S. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION Rooms,
No. III Bank Street, PhiIa., March 10th, lS6
Mr.. Edward S. Morris,
No. 9I6 Arch Street Philade elphia
My Dear S'r-We have orders from Hospita
Surgeons, and our delegates at City Point, 70
large Quantities of yeur Ague Mixture To
condition of our treasury will not admit of GU
supplying all the demand. Can you not induce
the Medical Bureau to furnish such an nvalusbl.
medicine in the regular way Yours truly,
r.-- GEO. II. STUART.
Treasury Dept, Office Internal Revenue.
g. Washington, March 18th, 1865
Edward s. Morris, Esq,
No. 9l6 Arch Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Dear Sir-In a n interview with President Lin
coin to day, l introduced the subject of your
ssPaschall Fever and Ague Mixture, Z" informing
him of the manner in which had become ac-
quainted with it, recounting the tests 10 which
had been subjected, and pointing out the names
of those Who recomme md ed It. seyeraI OF them,
men of the highest character, and of national
reputation and, suggested, that if by his dl-
rection, it could be put on the supply list of me
dicines for the army, 1t might be found eKtremel
useful in contributing to the health of the troop
operating in miasmatle districts.
!,
Pollock, and Geo. II. Stuart, (extenslvely known
as President of the Christian Commission,) were
particularly indicated, and especial attention
called to the letter of the latter. Nr. Lincoln
looked over the several letters, dwelling some
what on that of Mr.. Stuart's, and at length OBJ
served, that the s'MiXture" appeared to be highly
recommended, and by men who do not do such
things slight grounds; and, after pleasant
remark IN bis peculiar vein, added, that 1t would
not be proper for him to make positive order on
the Medical Bureau, but that he would 90 as tar
as he thought 1t was proper for him to go. Then
| folding up the papers, he wrote on the back OF
them, and signed the recomme dation, copy OF
which l herewith send you. The origins will
keep, and present 1t to the Surgeon Genera.
l suggest that you dismiss your diffdence, as
to advertising your s'MiIture, and cease to hesi.
tate make known it's merits to the public thro
the ordinary channels. Yours respectfully,
JOSEPH J. LEWIS.
Comnendation of President Lincoln.
s'Submitted to the Surgeon General, asking has
attention, and that the Medicine may De tired, "
an his judgment it premises good.
March 18th, 1865. Il. 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 to any address; the follow
ing, however, is respectfully submitted:
New ORLEANS, LA. Nov. Sd, 1860.
Mr.. Edward s. Morris,
No. GIG Arch ST., Phllad e phia.
My Dear Sir-I am thus far on my way to the
troops in Texas, behalf of the Christian Com.
mission; and that am well enough thus to be,
/ owe largely, If not chiefly TO the directions of
your kind letter, and the curative power OIL pas-
chaIl's Fever and Ague MlIture.''
Be pleased to accept my thank. for your kind
interest. / intended TO write you from home,I
New Hampshire, but you will accept this rather
tardy acknowledgement Ever and truly yours,
HUGH MACLEOD,
ag,t u. s. Christian Commission.