[About July —, 1824?]
Dear Austin
Let me know how you are getting on in TexasI am sorry to hear
such very unfavorable reports of the state of your settlement had
you kept up a constant correspondence with me when in England
all your wishes would have been accomplished since I had friends
who would have advanced all the cash requisite—Is the Colony
healthy or unhealthy or how would it be were the land cleared away
I shall expect a full detail of every thing openly and candidly since
it still may be in my power to render you some assistance in your
schemes What Mines have you? how do the Comanches behave?
and the Indians how is your grant made, of all you demand or
only a part is it full or not.—
[Addressed:] Sor Dn Este van F. Austin Sn Antonio de Bejar
[Endorsed:] A G. Wavell Mexico 1824