Natchez June 26, 1825
Col. Austin Dr sir.
The Bearer Mr. Francis Keller a respectable citizen of this State,
visits your Colony with a view to make a permanent settlement for
himself and family, if he should be pleased with the country.
Mr. Keller has resided at Woodville for the last 10 or 12 years—
and justly merits the character he sustains—of an honest industrious
citizen—Should he be able to procure lands in your settlement—on
the Brassos—he intends removing with his family and property and
connections soon enough to make a crop next year. His force will
be no inconsiderable acquisition to the agricultural interests of the
Colony. Mr. Keller is a countryman of the Baron de Bastrop—I
think you may afford to grant him a choice reserve— on account
of the strength and capital he will add to the country.
Remember me to your brother—and tell him there will be a plenty
of plump girls— in the Arms of God—los Brassos de Dios [The
Brazos River] by next spring. I see most of the respectable
travelers who are passing to the Brassos both as they go out and return—
They for the most part come back highly pleased—Teizer, Wood
Hurd Thompson &c are delighted with the soil and climate—as well
as the growing prospects—hastening the future importance of these
delightful regions.
God preserve you 1,000 years
J. Child
Col Austin
I wish I was out of this sickly country, and well settled among
you
J. C.