I send Simon with an assortment of scions etc, the seed of the Ratama
tree should be carefully planted about the first of February
As regards shrubbery etc—you must bear in mind the fact—Which is,
that without care and attention it is labor lost to plant them.
The labor that would only be worth fifty dollars a year, and a common
share of taste in such matters, will add one thousand dollars to the value
and double that to the comfort of such a situation as you have,
Send Austin to Brazoria to receive from the Julius Ceasar the trunks and
boxes of stationary that Toby shipped for the Government and tell him to
bring or send them up here in the Steam boat without delay— I send the
Bill of lading—give it to Austin and money to pay the freight.
Take care of Bees horse and sell him if you can—
[Addressed:] Mr James F. Perry Peach point
[Endorsed by Perry:] 18th Decr 1836