Wayne County Missuri 5 Dec. 1824
Dear Sir,
I have Seen Mr James Marcus who informed me that he was
immediately from the province of Texas from what Marcus told me,
I wish to moove to that Country and when I come I wish to Settle
in Town although I am no Mechanick and if there is any employ for
a clerk I would be glad to get in that business I have got no children
and I can possiably make my arrangements so I will be in your
country this Winter or next Spring at furthest I will be there
next fall
I am creditably informed that Mrs Bryant is Married to Mr James
Perry The bearer of this letter can inform you what I have followed
in this country you will please pardon for trespassing upon your
time
Solomon R. Bolin
[Addressed:] Col Stephen F. Austin Commandant of the Province
of Texas N. S. per J. Castleman