THE AUSTIN PAPEBS 571 I have been left alone to mark out the future destiny of myself and my son. };fore particularly with regard to my son, I have thought I would write to you and renew our acquaintance, in order to learn: what prospect Te.xas would offer to him, looking some distance a head: whether it would be an object for me to take a-ny steps with such views-securing land-etc. He is a boy of twelve, has talents enough, but as yet I can not decide whether they will be marked by the love of literature of his Father's family, or the love of enter- prise of mine. His education is before him, and occupies all my cares. I have thought too, if my brothers could make it their interest to remove to Texas, we could there together build up our fallen family in new hopes and happiness. I am sure my brother Henry's family might be happier there togetlie1· than separated as now. I am happily and usefully situated where I am but I am alone, and think-I am sure--I should prefer a place of tolerable comfort, entfrely ,m,y own,-a pe1·manent home, to all this luxury, with dependence in the least possible sense. Do I deceive ¥1yseln l saw your letters to my brothers, and pamphlet while in New York. Are there persons among you who want education and accomplish- ments such as I could give if that would be necessary, after a year or so 1 Be so good as to write me on these points, and others con- cerning your self. Direct New Orleans, Care of :Michael Fortier Esq. I have taken this moment to write from the possibility that my brother Henry may be with you, and he will thereby hear from me, while a letter directed to him might benefit neither him nor yourself if he should not be there. Is your Sister and her family with you. :MARY HoLI.EY I lately heard from N York and New Haven all well. I .am obliged to hurry to send my letter. [Addressed:] To, Col: SF Austin St Filippe de Austin Texas Mexico
ANTHONY WINSTON TO AUSTIN
Tuscumbia, AJ.a., January 3, 1831.
See Calendar.
Aus·.r1N TO SilrnEL M. WII.LIAMS [Frow Wlllloms Papers, Rosenberg Llbrury, Galveston, Tex.]
Rio Grande 3 Jany. 1831
DR Sm. I have just arrived at this place, and as the mail is on the point of leaving I drop you a line. I am comfortably lodged with Du Juan Francisco Lombafia whorn I think n very gentlemanly man.
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