Dr Brother,
I am getting better slowly but cannot yet go out—I can sit up
and walk about the room and intend to ride out tomorrow
Genl Teran and Fisher have now arrived at Anahuac there is
a report that only 1/4 duties are to be collected—I do not know the
truth of this report— The Nelson was to sail on the 20 of October
from New York— You ought not to let your goods stay any time
not a day in Brazoria after they arrive, get them away as soon as
you can— I shall go and see the Genl as soon as I can ride in the
Dearborn which will be in 4 or 5 days I think— the prospects
of matters are very good and I am in good sperits
I wish you to remember and remind Emily that I wanted you
to settle at peach point— the reason I mention this is because
Brazoria will in a very few years be a large town and land round
it will be up to 20 or 40 Dolls an acre and then Emily may complain
that I had sent you to Chocolate Bayou
farewell—after my return from Anahuac I will go and see you
before I start for Saltillo—
S F Austin
Novr 15. 1831
Angier I expect will remove to Anahuac, immediately, and
perhaps you may buy Mrs Angiers Cattle and the mill
After you get that place under way and well stocked you might
then remove to Brazoria or Peach Point
[Addressed:] Mr James F. Perry on Chocolate Bayou Mrs
Angier