THE AUSTIN PAPERS, 353 violation of those rights I hold. the sheriff and his Securities ac- countable. When our rights are invaded it is of no Consequence to the Citizen or subject whether it comes by the hand of an Emperor King or Demon in office under a Republic. they are alike distruc- tive of aU security to person and property. I do now most solemnly declair that the acknowledgements I made to George Hammond Dur- ing the time my house was beset by himself and posse were extorted from me to avoid a violation of my House and for the safety of my wife and family and to prevent consequences which would have been Dreadful in the extreme. I do also most solemnly declare that the writ which he says he ex- ecuted between the 15 th and la.st of November was never served on me as stated. MosES AuSTIN [Rubric] Jan 7 -10th, 1820 Dear Emily-Copy this and hand a Copy to Dr Andrews and lett any person see it that you think proper I hope Mr Bryan will come and see me as soon as he arrives Affectionately Your father MosES AusTIN [Addressed:] ?t'P- J ame.s-Brya.n Hazel Run
LEROY FERGUSON TO STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
STEP. F. AUSTIN To Leroy Furguson Dr To work on farm.in Long Prairie from October 27 1819 to J an 7 27 1820, 3 months @ 20 $60.00 Recd payment in full his LEROY X FURGUSON mark
Mos.ES AusTIN TO JAMES E. B. .A.usTIN. 1
Herculanium FebY 2 th 1820
DEAR SoN . I have only time to say that your Dear mother is as well as could be expected I have lately returned home and found your letter in- close you have 20 Dollars its the best and only money now to be had in this County I hope It may do you some good Next mail I hope I may send you ·so Dollars to discharge all your bill I have sent to Washington to have arrangements made for you on board the Navy by April so that you must make all the deligence you can God Bles.5 you and Keep you my Dear Son Your Aff Fnther MosEs AUSTIN [Rubric] [Addressed:] Mr James.EB Austin Nicholisville Kentucky
1 Or1ginn.l In possession of Mrs. EmmPtt L. l'eny.
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