Feb. 24,1833
Dr Brother
Hunter has a very valuable mulatto man, he wants to sell him
asks six hundred dollars I think him very cheap and if you have
any means in Missouri or can make any trade with Hunter to get
him I think he would suit you very well— he is a slave for life as he
was brought into the country by old Best before the time for
bringing them in expired-— he would suit you very well indeed—
perhaps you can make some arrangement to get him, try and do it—
I am sorry you have lost so many goods I think that farming or
planting is much the safest business in the country.
I will be down in a few days
S. F. Austin
[Addressed:] Mr James F. Perry Peach point Mr Hunter