Groces retreate June 11,1825

Dear Austin

I received yours of 7th and immediate attended to it and sent to Colo Coles and he has wrote to you I think you are takeing a stand now that will releave you of Much difficulty as to your success it is with you for you have the power to do as you please, for every man is bound to Obey; you will excuse me for not coming down as I intended to do so but last night there were gentlemen from the united States come on here and as I think and know every man is bound to obay you I omit coming.

Jared E Groce