Lexington 17 February 1826
Stephen F Austin Esqr
Dr Sir This letter will be handed you by my friend William
Lafaughn the son of a highly respectable Farmer of Jessamine
County this state, you will find him a correct gentleman he visits
the Country with view of settling it if pleased with the Country
any services rendered him or attentions shewn him during his stay
in the Country will be with gratitude recollected by
L. Hawkins