September 14th 1824,
Dear Sir
I recd your [letter] and noticed its contents I am vary much
pleased to hear that you are likely to Regain the use of your hand
in a measure as Respects the US.A Getting possession of this
country shortly I think it vary Doubtful and I am of opinion that
the USA. never will posses this country other than by Treaty with
the Mexican and the Government of the Mexican never will Dispose
of the country without the consent of this state and I am not of
opinion myself that the USA. are desirous to make an acquisition of
this kind as there settlements are already Extending vary far west
from the seat of Government and the Eastern states would vigorously
oppose a measure so much calculated to weaken their influence in
Congress
we are all getting on well, our country is filling up vary fast we
are this day preparing to go against the Carrankaw Indians a
small party of our men has had a Brush Imprudently with the
Cokes they lost 2 men killed and 3 wounded the number of Idians
killed is not known Capt. Singer was one who was killed.
Jno P Coles.
[Addressed:] Mr. Phillip Dimit St Antonio Texes