Washington April 6th 1836

Dear Sir.

Dr Archer left this morning for Richmond. We were at the party at Mr Calhouns last night. Many of the ablest members of both houses were present. All was enthusiasm in our cause. I apologized for your absence which was regretted. I exhibited the Bank notes to Mr Calhoun and the ladies and they were said to be very ingenious and appropriate. I also exhibited a map of Texas which afforded much satisfaction. The mail has brought us nothing since you left. The papers state that our privateers have blockaded all the Mexican ports. You will find a summary of the last news in the Telegraph of tomorrow which I will send you.

Do try to start off a Privateer from New York to capture the paragon the vessel lately bought by the Mexicans or any other of their purchases that you may hear of. She can be captured before she is two days out. The object of this letter is to urge you to exert yourself in the matter. I will keep you promptly advised of everything important to be known.

Wm. H. Wharton [Rubric]