Dear Sir, I avail myself of an opportunity afforded through Col.
John Thompson Mason of addressing you on the subject of the
interest of Hawkins heirs in the Texas property. I will thank you to
confer with Mr. Mason and between you devise some plan to relieve
you from the unpleasant situation which from your letter to me
through Mr. Mason you state that you are placed in relation to this
property. I am from every information I have, disposed to do in the
matter so far as my power extends whatever you and Mr. Mason may
think I ought or can do. Please if you chalk out a course to give
me the forms of the transaction which would be authentic in your
country— I deputed Mr. Martin to act as agent, but I have not
heard a word from him.