THE AUSTIN PAPERS. 1053 ington City stating that John Q. Adams is elected President-The result is said to be 13 States for Adams-7 States for Gen 1• Jackson and 4 States for Mr. Crawford-I think the ·report doubtful-Mr. Huff is now on his way to Texas with his family and outfit etc and I am greatly in hopes that he will arrive safe and fulfill your ex- pectation.s-There are a number of Gentlemen of fortune and re- spectability who talk strongly of visiting your country this spring- WM. JOHNSON Hon. Stephen F. Austin H. CONNELL TO AUSTIN DEAR Sm, I wrote a letter to you a few days ago by Mr. George Huff by the way of New Orleans, informing you that it was my intention to procure and settle the League of land that you had promised Messrs Huff and Holliman to reserve for me, and will leave here on the first of June next. for your Country for that purpose, and request the favour of you still to retain it for me as I am determined to p.rocure it if possible and no accident happens. l\fr. K. Holliman wrote to you by Mr. L. Ramey who is gone with Mr. Huff informing you that he could not go before the first of November next and his reasons etc which you will receive-1\fr. Michael Holliman will go with me torrether with several others all with the same views--The bearer Mr. 0 ,villiam P. Perkins is waiting on me and have not time to say more at present but will write again if l}n opportunity offers for fear of miscareges- H. CONNELL "T oodville March 1 •t 1825
WILLIAM ·JOHNSON TO AUSTIN
Woodville March l•t 1825
DEAR Sm, This will be handed to you by Mr. ~ 7 illiam P. Perkins; a respec- table and wealthy planter of this country-Mr. Perkins visits your Province with the view of acquiring Land and ultimately establish- ing a sugar or Cotton farm in your province-Mr. P. has respect- able and extensive family connections here as well as in the State of Tennessee-No doubt, should he be pleased with your country and future prospects there, he will ultimately move there and be the means of many valuable citizens mooving there both from this State and from Tennessee-I have been personally and intimately
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