Nashville, November 5. 1826

Sir:

Altho not personally known to you, I make no apology for introducing to your acquaintance Colo Benjamin F Foster of this place, who goes to Texas as the agent for the Leftwich Grant.

Colo Foster is a young Lawyer of fine education and good talents— of extensive and highly respectable connections and has always sustained the character of a moral, intelligent and honorable young gentleman-—As such it gives me pleasure to recommend him to your kind civilities and friendly offices.

Wm. Carroll

[Addressed:] Colo. Stephen F Austin Texas. Colo Foster.