Department of State Colombia Nov. 19th- 1836—

Messrs Toby and Brother. New Orleans,

Gentlemen,

There are various little articles, which are indispensable in the Offices of the different Departments, and the impossibility of obtaining them here is my apology for troubling you with them. You would oblige me by procuring such as are enumerated in the subjoined list, and having them directed to the Department of State, Columbia. An early attention to this request will relieve the Government from much inconvenience.

S. F. Austin Sec of State

1. Letter Book

1. Record D°-

1. Register

These 3 large and well Lettered on the Back. Letter Book Department of State etc. etc. ruled, but not crossed, longitudinally—

4 Blank books Lettered Department of State

1/2 doz. small blank books for mem. accts. etc.

2 Reams of superfine light blue letter paper.

4 Ditto " " foolscap—

Sealing Wax and wafers, a good supply Black lead pencils and quills—

3 Cards of best quality steel pens—

Stamp with a star in it

4 Large inkstands.

1/2 Doz. vials, red ink.

6 Bottles, black ink.

1/2 doz. papers, ink powder.

2 Ivory folders.

1/2 Doz. red tape.

3 Penknives.

3 Round rulers.

4 Sandboxes and a good supply of sand.

6 Candlesticks, brass, with large bottoms.

4 Snuffers.

1 Box of candles.

Regulations of the U. S. in relation to the four Departments of State, Treasury, War and Navy.

Elliot's Diplomatic code—

Story on the Constitution of the United States

Kent's Commentaries.

Form Book, containing such forms as are used in the U. S. for Civil Commissions, Credentials and other State Documents—Land Laws of the U. S.

2. Large trunks for the safety of the public archives—

1 Piece of green baize for table covers, etc.—

Silk and wrapping paper; convenient quantity of each—

Blotting paper etc.

2 Large Portfolios

Civil Code of Louisiana—