Matamoras June 20 [1832]
Dr Brother and Sister,
I wrote you a few days since by Mr. Evans, and now drop a line
by an express going direct to Brazoria.
I left Austin in Saltillo studying Spanish in which I think he
will make considerable progress by next fall.
I have had a very hard and hot trip—the country is all parched
up—in many places between here and Tampico it has not rained in
8 months.—
Our Texas affairs are getting on very well in this quarter, but
I hear there is some trouble at Anahuac, I hope nothing serious
and that peace and harmony will prevail in the colony.— You, of
course have nothing to do with these matters but I wish you to write
me a little news, also how you like your place, and how you are
getting on—what is your prospect for a Crop and how the Stock thrive
etc.
Remember me affly. to all the children. I leave in a few days for
Saltillo where I shall expect to hear from you.
Farewell—remember me to your neighbors.
S. F. Austin [Rubric]
[Addressed:] Al Snr. James F. Perry Brazoria Care of John Austin.