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"must [be] represented in the sale or relinquishment conformably " with the laws of Texas. after the title is there made it must be " sent to the Govr· to get his certificate ·that the act of Judge Austin "in receiving the conveyance is comformable to the laws of Texas" (Signed) J. THOMAS The above·is Thomas's memorandum, I presume you understand the nature of it and if you wish to have the business done, I shall be at Bells on the 5 of July at which time you can bring forward all the heirs June 26. 1825 S. F. AusTIN [Rubricl ?tfrs. JOHN HALL
J. CHILD TO AUSTIN
Natchez June 26, 1825
Col. AUSTIN Dn sm. The Bearer Afr. Francis Keller a respectable citizen of this Statei visits your Colony with a view to make a permanent settlement for himself and family, if.he should be pleased with the country. Mr. Keller has resided at Woodville for the last 10 or 12 years- and justly merits the character he sustains-of an honest industrious citizen-Should he be able to procure lands in your settlement-on the Brassos-he intends removing with his family and _property and connections soon enough to make a crop next year. His force will be no inconsiderable acquisition to the agricultural interests of the Colony. ~fr. Keller is a countryman of the Baron de Bastrop-I think you may afford to grant him a choice reserve- on account of the strength and capital he will add to the country. Remember me to your brother-and tell him there will be a plenty of plump girls-in the Arms of Go<l--los Brassos de Dios [The Brazos River] by next spring. I see most of the respectable travel- ers who are passing to the B1·assoa both as they go out and return- They for the most part come back highly pleased-Teizer, Wood Hnrrl Thompson &c are delighted with the soil and climate-.as well as the growing prospects-hastening the future importance of these delightful regions. • God preserve you 1,000 years J. CHILD Col AusTIN I wish I was out of this sickly country, and well settled among you J. c.
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