Lexington 17 February 1826

Stephen F Austin Esqr

Dr Sir This letter will be handed you by my friend William Lafaughn the son of a highly respectable Farmer of Jessamine County this state, you will find him a correct gentleman he visits the Country with view of settling it if pleased with the Country any services rendered him or attentions shewn him during his stay in the Country will be with gratitude recollected by

L. Hawkins