[Natchitoches] Novr 12th 1824
Dear Sir
I take this early oportunity to inform you that your waggons
has arrived here safe on the third inst., there is not any account
from your Brother or Sister as yet they teams is got Shod since
they Came in and is in readiness to start at a minutes warning,
Both teams looks well Mr. Mcintire thinks his horses is Better
than they war when he started—Mr. James Cummings has
returned from Oppelouces and is well they all send their best
respects to you
yours with respect and esteem
H, McGuffin
P. S. Mrs. McGuffins Respects to you and is well
[Addressed:] Coln S. F. Austin Province of Texas