New York 5. Jany. 1831.

Col. Stephen F Austin

Sir We wrote on the 16 Decr. last by Mr. Treat and to which we beg leave to refer you. Our exertions have been great to promote the interest of the Colony but it is a work of so much magnitude to get into operation, that we have not effected as much as we wish.

Our pioneer vessel sailed on the 29th Decr. Another will sail in a few days with Swiss Germans etc. for Col. Mexia's Settlement. Others we hope will be forwarded without much delay, if no untoward event occurs at Galveston to check the effort to Colonize.

There is much may be done if your views and ours accord that will aid us and add tenfold value to your Colony and increase the value of Texas in every point of view, whether social, Agricultural, Political, or otherwise. We have engaged two Gentlemen as our agents, who we hope will sail from here in a few days, and meet you at Saltillo, where our plan of arrangements for your and ourselves will be developed and which we have no doubt you will consider for your interest to engage in with us in endeavouring to carry into operation. We beg leave to commend to your friendly notice aswell the infant settlements we have sent out, as all others who may hereafter arrive at Galveston and that may need your aid, counte nance, and advice.

Hoping to bear from you soon we remain

Anthony Dey [Rubric]

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