Columbia 14th Jany 1835

Dear Sir

Last evening Mr. Jack handed me yours of 12th inst, in which you ask for some information relative to a claim against the Estate of T. Westall deceased in favor of Mr Larkin and Messrs Deckhaws of Tennessee.

A long time has elapsed since I had any connection with that business, in fact so long that my memory will not permit me to undertake at this place attempting any detail. When I get home I will hunt up old memorandums etc etc and make out the best statement I can. It is true that Mr. Westall always declared that he had Co-partners and the names of Messrs Deckhaws is perfectly familiar, and I have no doubt that there is an amount due which the old gentleman was ever determined should be paid, in fact he always expressed much gratitude to the elder Deckhaw.

I enclose the assumpsit of Mr Westall in favor of Col. Austin—And will advise Mr. McKinney respect Mr. Gregory's claim and the adjustment with Mr McNeil

I have made my arrangements to leave San Felipe about the 20th- And you may rely upon it their be men I shall not forget Col Austin and myself are deeply indebted to for injuries, and pay them in their own Coin. Present me kindly to Mrs Perry and the children and that I hope in a month to see her Brother [Stephen F. Austin] at Monclova

Saml M Williams [Rubric]

[Addressed:] Mr. James F Perry Peach Point M A Bryan—