Sn Jacinto Bay October 23 1826
Dear Sir
This will inform you that I have removed to the Bay, and am
recovering my health verry fast, indeed was my family in a situation
to leave home I am able to work now. my little Daughter has the
fever, but she is getting better. My wife also is mending. I wish
you to be perticular in having the flooring plank stackd so that it may
dry, and send me word when you think you will be ready for me to
gow to work, and as soon as you can get the scantling hauled I can
be at work framing untill the shingles and weatherboarding can be
furnished. I am anxious to be at it for I want to make a crop in
the spring if I do not meet sufficient incouragement there. I could
get a man here to make your shingles but he will not do it for six
dollars, and I will not give no more, for that is a great price
Saml. C. Hirams [Rubric]
Col S. F. Austin