Herculanium 9th Decr. 1817
Dear Sirs
It gives Me particular pleasure to make you acquainted with Mr
Stephen Austin, a gentleman whose company you will be pleas'd
with and who has been of considerable service to me in this
Country—Mr A and his Father are extensively engagd in the Mining
business, and I doubt not but your acquaintance will prove
advantageous to each other— As My friend is an entire stranger in your
City, I shall esteem it a particular favour if you will give him every
information in your power; your usual civilities I think it needless
to ask as they are so universally bestow'd—in hopes of seeing you
soon believe Me
James Cox Junr [Rubric]
Messrs Macdonald and Eidgely Merchants Baltimore