[About May 5, 1826.]
Dear Sir
The Bearer Roe has a despatch to the Comt, at arms I refer you
to it for informtion A Choeto Indian accompanies him—Roe has been
of essential service in interpreting to the Alabamas and Choctaws
and explaining my views to them—he has been in my employt sev1
days—and for his services Carrying this Commn etc I have promd him
$20—1 have paid him $2—please discharge the Balance—Hoping to
meet you in Nacogdoches
Lauee Rich Kenny
Capt Comg Amer Vols on particular service—
I have pledged my work to Roe that there will be no disappt. in this
payt.—
Lt. Colonel S. F. Austin On the road to Nacogdoches or
elsewhere—