Bay Prairie 2d December 1829
Coln Stephen F Austin
D Sir I have drawn an order on you for Twenty five Dollars in
favor of Mr. Barker which Sum I took the liberty of drawing for
from your letter to me Mr. Wightman has undertaken to teach school
for twelve months and the above amt is a ballance due for the
payment of a house and lot in Matagorda to enable me to move there for
the purpose of schooling my children I shall further more wish
to pay through you at the Expiration of the school fifty Dollars to
Mr, Wightman which amounts I will refund to you as soon as it is
in my power. My health still continues indifferent I have very
little hope of getting much better and shall always continue
grateful for your Kindness to me since I last saw you I have had two
sons born (twins) one named Benjamin and the other Thomas.
I remain with every sentiment of Esteem
Robt. Kukendall[Rubric]