New York May 2d 1835.

Dear Sir.

I have received your letter of the 31 of March with the Bill for $500. which was paid at sight by John P Austin.

I am much obliged to you for it for I have suffered poverty in public service.

I regret that you suffer so much embarrassment from my countrymen. All that you communicate to me is perfectly concealed from all except the Secretary of State (my brother in Law) and the President.

I have sent your last letter to Mr Forsyth for his perusal and he will be gratified to be possessed of the information it contains— And you may be assured that he will give you all proper aid.

It is well understood that your whole course has been honorable and enterprising—and no honorable man can be your enemy when he knows you.

I will leave no fair means untried to serve you— I have thought sometimes, of giving you a call at Mexico!

Maintain your accustomed prudence and fortitude and all will soon be well.

God bless and preserve you.

H. Meigs.

Col. Stephen F Austin.

[Addressed:] Colonel Stephen F Austin Mexico.