Durham Hall Sept 13 1818

Dear Son

Wall arrived last evening and mentioned that Allen and Osman had left your plantation they have not arrived at the mines I do not [sic] think the man that has been talking to them ought to have his head broak on the spot. I am doubtfull they may have taken the road to Kentucky if so, they may give You much trouble

I understand that Mess Scott and Bates have an intention to build a store House on your lott or in Other words Opposite Mr Bates on the bank I do not know but you have given them liberty but if not something I think ought to be said on the subject they have logs Hawled to commence the House but when they [will] commence I cannot tell—, I suppose some person is over to attend to Cider making Stephen F Austin goes to St Louis this week— I shall git him to see to the business on his way but he cannot stay long I understand you have taken back your Baker place also 1/2 the saw Mill. While you are purchasing I am trying to sell and If I can obtain a purchaser will sell all my proprety in this country and return to the North but of this I have my Doubts. I have been offered a price for my mine a Burton estate say 50 thousand Dollares this sum I shall not take, but I am Determined to sell as soon as I can I am greatly dissatisfied and wish to Change my situation would to god my business was closed I would leave the country in a week—

Make my love to Dear Emily and accept of my Esteem and affection

Moses Austin

If Allen and Osmon should be within reach—I shall secure them

MA

[Addressed:] Mr James Bryan Hazel Cottage