April 4th—1827
Col. Stephen F. Austin
Please to settle the dispute between myself and E. Brinson about
a piece of land bought of said Brinson by me for 25 cents per acre
this being while the Alcalde was absent a bond was drawn for the
same [by] Daniel E Bailes calling for six square acres front runing
parallel with the uper lint of Brinsons league to the back line Now
said Brinson refuses to give a deed for acres but has surveyed a like
quantity of arpents for me which I refuse to receive—
He also wishes to alter his lines so as to make his league narrower
and longer which will be prejudicial to my purchase—Now sir you
will oblige me if you will assure me if a man contracts for acres if
he can be compelled to take arpents—this will perhaps save me some
trouble I am poor and do not wish to incur Expences But dont wish
to be wronged—
I further wish to trouble you with the Examination of a receipt
for the payment of another piece of land purchased of the same
man which also specifies acres and remains unsettled which is here
inclosed please send the receipt to me by Mr- Hunter
Wm Bloodgood
Col S. F. Austin