dr. branch t. archer of virginia a letter of introduction to you. dr. archer has been in texas for upwards of 12 months, is intimately acquainted with matters and things there, and is in the confidence of all their leading men. he is of the opinion that there will be some fighting there next fall." now, this is 1832. and he's saying we're expecting to break away as early as next year. "and that a fine country will be gained without much bloodshed. he is very desirous that you should go there and believes that you can be of more service than any other man" -- let's see. "any other man. he left for virginia today. and should you fall in with him, i expect that he will put you in the notion of and usefulness. and whenever they are ready for action, i will be with them. and he was. interesting. you can let mr. jackson and our friends such as you wish see this letter. do i need to tell you who mr. jackson was? all right. well, that's one piece -- well, i'll tell you -- well there's john a. wharton and there's old branch t. archer. that's not the only piece of