Brassos June 30th 1826
Col Stephen F Austin
Dear Sir On the 12th of March last I made settlement on the
12. Labore on the East side of the Brassos. I tooke the liberty of
making this Selection. In consequence of an old promise from you,
that, I was Intitled to a labour, and should have one when layed of
near the mouth of the River If it meets your approbation. I want
you to reserve the labore for me and let no other person have it. I
shall be up to town and see you as soon as I can leave my family. I
remain with Respect
John Bradley