Columbia, 8th May 1835

Mr Gaile Borden

land office

This will be handed to you by Mr. David S Richardson a respectable and industrious man of family [for whom Austin wants land.] . . .

I go below to day with my horses for Mrs. Holley and on return shall visit St Filipe as soon as practicable I have arranged for a loan of 3000$ which will enable me to close my acct of fees with the office by paying any balance which may appear on settlement with Col A or Williams

H. Austin [Rubric]

Henry Austin to Gail Borden, Jr.