San Felipe 7th Jany 1835

Dear Sir

With this I send you a letter from the Col [Austin] 2d Decemr in Mexico: which will inform you of his health etc, and further that the president of the Republic, to whom was referred the difficulties between Monclova and Saltillo has recommended new elections througout the State for Govr Vice Govr members of Legislature etc.

This will retard the meeting of Congress or more properly the Legislature until March— The friends of the Col at this place are determined in following up the old ticket and elect him and McKinney again.

I have got the Ayuntamto of this place to report favourably to the govt respecting our Colony and I shall leave this place about the 20th for Monclova

It is truly said that it is an "ill wind that blows no body any good" now I think that this head flaw on the Legislature will enable me to stop the head way of my big JEFF "who would be taller than any of his tribe from the shoulders and upwards" At any rate it gives me much hope and good spirits. Present me kindly to Mrs. Perry and also the kind remembrances of my wife and believe me truly yours

Saml M. Williams [Rubric]

[Addressed:] Mr. Jarries F. Perry Gulf Prairie Mr Pace