Gallatin Tennessee Apl 10th 1826
Dear Sir,
It has been about twelve years since I had the pleasure of seeing
you and ere this you must nearly have forgotten me, as we were
but seldom together, but you must recollect our having been on an
expedition up the Illinois river together under the command of
the late Genl Howard—and of seeing each other in Lexington
Ky—in the winter of 1814. and 15—from the above circumstances
you will be enabled to recollect me I think—My friends and
acquaintances Mr Ramsey L. Mason Mr Vinson and Mr McCall visits
your country and will hand you this—They are all Gentlemen of
the first respectability in this country—and any services you can
render them whilst in your [country] will be acknowledged by your
Acquaintance
Robt. Desha
-P. S. It would be pleasing to me to receive a letter from you.
giving me your candid opinion of the Country you are in etc—
[Addressed:] Mr Stephen F. Austin