Dr Sir,
I am in a little pinch for twenty dollars to take up a note of Thos
Slaughters that is in the hands of Richardson and Davis—I owe this
Money to Slaughter for shingles for the house and have not got it
by me— If it is possible you will very much oblige me by lending
me that sum and paying it to Richardson and Davis and taking up
Slaughters note and giving it to him— I hope you will try and
accomodate me for I am too much engaged in the office at this time
to leave here and ride about through the Country to make collections
S. F. Austin
Novr 25, 1828—
[Addressed:] Mr. James Whiteside