Colorado January 23rd 1825
Dear Sir I received verbal information from you by Capt Burnham
informing me that neither of the Leagues selected by me; as
my choice would be entered by you in my name; if I have intrudad
upon you by presenting to you in writing the 7th 8th and 12 Leagues
as my choice of either please excuse the intrusion. Were I placed in
affluence as is the situation of some of your applicants I am of opinion
that you would have attended to and recd my Entry by Capt Burnham.
I hope you may bestow the Land;, or rather sell it to a more
worthy than I am; I wish every thing that may contribute to the
wellfare of the colony, to your health and happiness
N. B. Sir I would be thankful to you if you would confer the
favour upon me of sending me a Certificate Certifying that I have
no land in this colony and oblige your friend
Thomas Gray
Col. Stephen F. Austin