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.AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
in which they arrive, stating the place of their birth, tlieir present residence, the number of their families or companions who came with them, and thefr objects in visiting this country. Should they wish to become settlers they must report themselves to me, and produce their recommendations or other evidence of good character before they can be allowed to select or purchase uny land. Also, after this no sales of improvements will be respected, nor will it be considered that sucl~ sale gives to the purchaser any preference over any other to the place purchasecl-nctual possession is all that can secure a preference unless a special permission is given to the contrary. . • STEPHEN F. AusTIN [Rubric] Austin's Colony October 31, 1823
AsA MrrCHELL TO SAMUEL DIXON
Foart Settlement Brasses 5 th N ovr. 1823 , DEAR Srn-After My respects to you that I am well and hope you enjoy the same blessing I am about to start in two or three days to New Orleans and being in want of A pair of Pistols I beg the favour of you to lend me yourse that nre at Mr. Jones•. I will take special care of them and if you can let me have them I wish you to inform :l\fr. Jones to let me have them- and in so doing you will much oblige Your Most obedient humble servant
As.A lVlrTCHELL Mr. Samuel Dixon Brassos To the favor of Mr.
[Addressed:]
. Jones
Ja~rns CuM11nNs TO CAPTAIN D1cKsoN
Pleasant Grove November 7 th 1823- DEAR Srn after Due Respect to you Mr Garrett will give you this who I Recommend to your acquaintance as a Good man he tells me that Last faul Mr- Buckner gave him a dog that he thought would die unless some person would take some care of him l\{r. Garrett took the dog and was the means of Saving his Life or he would have been killed for the neighbours threatened to kill hirri. Now Capt I think if you part with the dog at all Mf· Garrett ought to have him as he is a poor man and has his meat to git out of the woods this year • JAMES Cu111M1Ns [Addressed:] Capt Dickson Brassos
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