Matagorda Feby. 2 1832

Col. S. F. Austin

My dear Sir—I have just received your favour of 28 ulto: by Mr, Jaques and hasten to reply to— Mr. Lesassier writes me he has not been able to make collections, but assigns no other reason than the indisposition of Mr. Johnson. It is to me a most unpleasant thing to write you on a subject in which you have no interest, as it has the appearance of importunity; but could you feel the inconvenience and unpleasant situation in which I am plared for the want of a few hundred Dollars, you would I am convinced excuse it. Arriving with a family in a new country, you are aware that it is one continued expense, and without some means it is impossible to get along; in my last settlement with our friend Lesassier, in consequence of his being disappointed in some funds, I consented to his retaining about $100 after he had collected it, with a full promise he would amply supply me on my arrival in this country. I mention this to you in confidence; not to induce any unfavorable impression on your mind toward Lesassier, but to show you I have been placed in my present situation not from any neglect or want of foresight on my part. I am sorry your arrangement for land has failed; and as I have yet the privilege of locating one league, you would oblige me by permitting the title to be made for the one adjoining mine on Peyton's Creek originally taken by Col: Wallace.

Be good enough to inform me, if there bp any other court of record in your jurisdiction, than that of San Felipe, also if I cannot settle upon my wife her furniture which belongs to her and a House and lot I intend to erect, I want to secure to her at least a shelter, and Household utensils. Also the mode of doing so. Your advice upon these subjects will materially serve me. I send by Mr: Jaques a letter, maps and a bundle of newspapers for you. In my last letter I wrote for a power of attorney to vote on your Matagorda property and now remention it, lest the other may not reach you. Nothing but the utter impracticability of my leaving here prevents me seeing you; but if it could by any possible means suit you to take Matagorda in your way to Saltillo I need not say how much sincere pleasure it would give me; for independent of my personal feelings I want to know something of our political relations. Accept thanks of Mrs: Fisher who I am pleased to say has recovered for your remembrances, and accept of hers in return. She begs me to say she would be much pleased to see a gentleman of whom she has heard so much in her little cabin.

S. Rhoads Fisher

Be pleased to tender my best regards to Mr: Williams and family.