Moses Austin to Andrew Henry, 07-04-1806
Summary: Asking protection against an attack by Col. Smith.
I have this moment been Called on by Colo Smyth to give up a three pounder in my possession and as I have been told that my House is to be forced to take it from me I pray you to make use of your Authority as a piece officer and I demand that protection the Laws of my Country give me—
[M. Austin.]
[Endorsed:] Memorandum Copy letter to A. Henry