J H Bell to James F Perry, 07-15-1834


Summary: Suggesting action by the ayuntamiento in Austin's behalf.


Mr. J. F. Perry Columbia July 15th 1834

Dear sir

I have understood that they have got a letter at St Philipi from Col Austin givin information of his situation which is more inlarged than heretofore but is still in Confinement also requesting the several aumentoes [ayuntamientos] to have a meeting for the purpose of making representations to the Gov and as I understand that ours is to be instald at this place on satterday next I think it would be well for you to Come up and let us make a tryal to git sumthing on foot far his benefit I have talked with several whous opinions air entitled to Credit and all are anceous to attend to the affair and also are ancious that you should Come up I think it should be attended to as soon as possable and I will look for you up on satterday when we will have an oportunity of Consulting for the best— I send by Mr McNeal some books for your little son I should be glad if Mr Pilgram and James could Come up at the same time as the peaches will be getting ripe if the[y] can not Come at that time at any rate by satterday week.

J. H Bell [Rubric]

[Addressed:] J. F. Perry Gulf Perie