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ince of Texns, I am not able to form a correct notion of yr- location- It would be desirable to learn when you design to lay down yr- grant- Upon what terms you solicit emigration 1 vVhat inducements the prospect holds out 1 If, as I suppose, Galveston Island must be made the place of deposit from whence shipments of produce are to be made, what security the shiper could have against the depreda- tions of the marauders who it is to be expected will continue to infest that bay. All these and any other information which you can give would be thankfully received-My friend could probably take with him about twenty negroes and perhaps a poor white family consisting of a man . and his wife. Have the kindness to reply to this directed to me at Donaldson ville [Louisiana?] where I shnll be in a week from this time directed to my friend Tho•· C. Nicholls Esqr-resident there- G. PEARCE I have been informed that several vessels sailed from New Orleans lately for yr-establishment wi[th] persons designing to make a loca- tion there-If not inconsistant w'- yr-views, I would like to learn what number and character they may be.
ROBERT C. BRlJFFEY TO AusTIN
Potosi [Missouri] Deer 12th 1821. Dear Sir I understand your Brother and Mr Powell are just on the start for Texns I should be glad to accompany them but cannot my Business is so much deranged. The last court Nov. Term Guyard obtained a Judgment Against me on your acct the case of Collet in addition will Just about Con- sumate my ruin If you can afford the necessary Relief it would save an innocent Family from future indigence and sufferings The times are so difficult at present that unless you can pay the money I know of no way I can avoid destruction in a pecuniary point of view I some time since embarrased my self before I knew your Debt would arise against me which Renders it-doubly difficult I would now go to see the Province you are in but cannot on account of my situation I visited Orleans last Summer for the Purpose of seeing you but fniled you having left that place the day I left Herculaneum That Trip cost me three months Health and about $200 in Time and money if possible Send me the money and I shall be disposed to see your coun- try and settle in it if, I nm pleased the amt of Guyards Judgment is about $27q dollars and will be more before paid Collets will be
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