Brasses Lower Settlement August 25th: 1824
Dear Sir
since I sent you a survey of the Benard on Examination we find it
does not make as much Westing from the mouth of mound Creek
as we expected if the deeds are not made out and you find it
Convenient to Extend my upper line to the Benard it will prably leave
the tract in a better shape as it will otherwise leave a sharp point
between the Benard and my line that Could be of little use to any
one I only make this statement for your Consideration and should
it be otherwise aranged it will make no difference to me—Give the
inclosed note to McCormick as soon as you Can as it may be of
importance to him
J. H. Bell
[Addressed:] Col. Stephen. F. Austin San philipi De Austin