[Natchitoches] Novr 12th 1824

Dear Sir

I take this early oportunity to inform you that your waggons has arrived here safe on the third inst., there is not any account from your Brother or Sister as yet they teams is got Shod since they Came in and is in readiness to start at a minutes warning, Both teams looks well Mr. Mcintire thinks his horses is Better than they war when he started—Mr. James Cummings has returned from Oppelouces and is well they all send their best respects to you

yours with respect and esteem

H, McGuffin

P. S. Mrs. McGuffins Respects to you and is well [Addressed:] Coln S. F. Austin Province of Texas