The Austin Papers, Vol. 2

THE AUSTIN PAPERS 919 the last of the week, on the Subject of land, my brothers having come to hand. •Excuse any incoherence, as l write in a hurry to Send by Mr. Baird. D w ANTHONY [Ad,dressed :] Colo. Stephen F. Austin San Felipe de Austin

1\1. A. BRYAN TO JAMES F. PERnY

San Felipe, January 20, 1833.

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JAl\-ras WmTESIDE TO AusTIN

Coles' Settlement, January 21, 1833.

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THOMAS POWELL TO AUSTIN

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New Orleans, January 21, 1833.

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STERLING McNEEL TO AusnN

Brazoria, January 25, 1833.

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D. w. ANTHONY TO AUSTIN

DE.AR SIR- Brazoria, Jany 25th 1833 Your fav• of the -22nd inst. by Maj. Reynolds was handed to me _last evening, and I have a convenient opportunity to reply. I must thank you for the hints, that that as well ns the one previous, contained; and assure you I have valued your counsel in all instances very highly, and have never disregarded it if it did not correspond fully with my own judgment for I have been nble to allow your knowledge and Experience their proper weight in matters where they render you more competent to decide than I could for a moment presume myself-and I have never been made to doubt the correct- ness of your motives. • I must therefore insist that you let no occasion pass to afford me the benefits of your advice, for if I do not strictly adhere to it, rest assured it will be always a guide. I have a task of much difficulty and grE'at responsibility to perform, and am

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