Herculanium Feby 2th 1820

Dear Son

I have only time to say that your Dear mother is as well as could be expected I have lately returned home and found your letter inclose you have 20 Dollars its the best and only money now to be had in this County I hope It may do you some good Next mail I hope I may send you 50 Dollars to discharge all your bill I have sent to Washington to have arrangements made for you on board the Navy by April so that you must make all the deligence you can

God Bless you and Keep you my Dear Son Your Aff Father

Moses Austin [Rubric]

[Addressed:] Mr James. E B Austin Nicholisville Kentucky