THE AUSTIN PAPERS 245 received it. I have one of the most interesting little boys in the world, and could you see him you would say so. the Colony is still progressing slowly, but sure. I should really like to see you and Mr Perry in Texas this fall and anticipate that we shall have that pleasure. Could you come and see us~ I am not in a Situation to visit Missouri yet but intend doing so Ere long and shall take Eliza with me. Send us some Rose Roots this winter or fall and also, another collection of garden seeds. Brother is well and, getting old fa.st, he is however in good health and closing his business and per- haps may visit Missouri this fall- Remember me to Mr Perry and all old acquaintences-also dont let my Nephews and Neices forget Uncle Brown J B AUSTIN [Addressed:] 1\frs Emily M Perry Potosi Missouri
AYLET.r C. BUCKNER TO AUSTIN
Bernard 7 th Agst 1829
Col 0 AUSTIN D Sm; Those to whom I have talked with relative to the claims You have against them for wha.t may be owed on their lands con- sider it high time they were paid; But you lmow 1Vhere long indulgence is given and a long laps of time taken place without any demand a great many all most conclude the debt is paid. According to My opinion the most expeditious way of getting or collecting your claims would be to make a demand of each ones debt; if so those who are oweing Will begin to make preparations to discharge what they owe; You Know the nature of a great many for so long as they can get indulgence so long will they refrain from paying I am well apprised that there is very little money but if such property as they have will suit you at Cash valuation-I have but little doubt but most of them would pay- Any assistance I can give you in that way I will Cherfully do it I am thankful to you for having the error in the deed from Selkirk to Me rectified and whatever expences accruing from the same You will please let me Know- In conse- quence of the flys continueing so long I could not start as soon as I would but before long I will take the Mules due you to San Felipe de Austin Yours with Esteem AY. C. BUCKNER - In _conversation with some I have taken the liberty of saying it would be better [to] pay as soon as possible otherwise they would perhaps be compelled to do it,-and with cost to the debtor (some require it)
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