Columbia 14th Jany 1835
Dear Sir
Last evening Mr. Jack handed me yours of 12th inst, in which you ask
for some information relative to a claim against the Estate of T. Westall
deceased in favor of Mr Larkin and Messrs Deckhaws of Tennessee.
A long time has elapsed since I had any connection with that business,
in fact so long that my memory will not permit me to undertake at this
place attempting any detail. When I get home I will hunt up old
memorandums etc etc and make out the best statement I can. It is true that
Mr. Westall always declared that he had Co-partners and the names of
Messrs Deckhaws is perfectly familiar, and I have no doubt that there
is an amount due which the old gentleman was ever determined should be
paid, in fact he always expressed much gratitude to the elder Deckhaw.
I enclose the assumpsit of Mr Westall in favor of Col. Austin—And will
advise Mr. McKinney respect Mr. Gregory's claim and the adjustment with
Mr McNeil
I have made my arrangements to leave San Felipe about the 20th- And
you may rely upon it their be men I shall not forget Col Austin and
myself are deeply indebted to for injuries, and pay them in their own Coin.
Present me kindly to Mrs Perry and the children and that I hope in a
month to see her Brother [Stephen F. Austin] at Monclova
Saml M Williams [Rubric]
[Addressed:] Mr. James F Perry Peach Point M A Bryan—