River Brazos—1 mile below the de la Bahia Road West side
June 26th 1822
Judge Austin
Dear Sir We sailed passed the Brazos the 2nd day of Decr last
lays in Latitude 29°-10-12. We arrived at the mouth of this River
the 23rd of the same month, from the best observation it is in
Latitude 29° 16' N Mr Little has established himself on this River 90
miles from the sea coast Latitude 29°-38 N. The drout have been
so prevalent that we shall make no corn this year The depth of
Water on the bar at the mouth of this River is at low tide 4 1/2 to 5
feet high tide 6 or 7 one quarter of a mile from the Land At the
mouth of the Colorado a vessel cannot come nearer Land than from
5 to 6 miles, Galveston will be the sea Port sir, for this province,
water plenty, good Harbour, also the ancorage are exceled by non,
dont fail my Dear Sir to petition for the Lands agreed on between
us previous to our parting in New Orleans, also Galveston as it
will be the grand object
Accept my highest wishes for your welfare and am anxious to
hear from you
Edward Lovelace.