I think I stand a good chance for being sergeants male lo the Army - al this place as soon as there is something lo do in l~rnt line. The situation of the country is of a high dry character no local causes for disease of any kind and the land is the finest rate. Tho with all these advantages it is no country for me. ~ly dislike to the country is a want of society & government both of which will hardly be realized shortly for it is filled up with people who are for their own emolument lo the exclusion of others and when that is the ease you may judge of things as you see proper. My time service will be out the 11th of April and unless things shall change for the better, if I should live, you will se me as soon after that lime as I can gel to where you live. ll is often I think of you all wish to enjoy your presence lest perhaps it may be so that we may never meet on earth again yet I pray God We may all meet in heaven. Yes Jack, though I am surrounded by wickesl of men yet I still try to serve the Lord. Tell Nancey that J have heard from James and David Wright they are both living on the Colorado and are doing pretty well, I have not space in this sheet of paper lo write you much more So farewell .May God help and preserve you all is my prayer for Christ Sake. A. J. Ferguson [2220] [HOTCHKJSS to AVERY] J. G. Ferguson
San Agustin March 2 1836
Thos. 1-1. A very Esq .
Dr Sir I take great pleasure in introducing to your kind attention Col Lewis & Col. Chambers. Gentleman Citizens of Texas. those gentlemen are on their way lo the U Stales charged with important writings tuching the interest of our new country your attention to those gentlemen will confer a favor uppon your friend, for the news of the day I refer you to those gentlemen I am yours
Respectfully A. Hotchkiss
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