Detroit, Nov. 7, 1832.

Dr Sir,

The Bearer of this Dr. S. Denton is on a visit to Texas to find a beautiful spot and a congenial atmosphere, on which and in which to spend the remainder of his days with an amiable wife whose constitution is too slender to bear our northern winds much longer.

Please direct him in his examination of your delightful country, and I will, I trust next year, repay the obligation personally.

I wrote you, recently, by Mr. Colt, therefore will not now trouble you with a long letter.

There will be no difficulty in making up, even in this distant land, a party of 10 or 20 families for Texas.

Forgive me, if I once more request letters from you—they will be absolutely necessary for me, as I am a thousand times questioned about the prospects of settlers or emigrants from our States.

Jno P Sheldon [Rubric]

Col. Stephen F Austin.