N. Orleans July 15th 1822
Stephen F. Austin Esquire Bexar
Dear Sir
Yours of 15th March was duly received. It will at all times afford
us pleasure in hearing from you, and not less so in supplying goods
to those of your acquaintances who may visit this port for supplies.
The stock we generally have on hand belongs to merchants
principally of this City, and it is seldom that we are permitted to sell
otherwise than for cash, we can however supply them at a lower rate than
most of our neighbours which in some measure will Compensate for
prompt payment.
McCoy & Scanlan [Rubric]
[Addressed:] Stephen F. Austin Esquire, Austin's Settlement—
Province of Texas