San Felipe [December] 12th 1835

Dear Father and Mother

Uncle is on the eve of starting but still I thought I would write a line or two to you.

I have had a very bad cold ever since I left Camp but am now getting over it: I remain with Mr Borden to copy all of uncles titles etc, help Mr Borden regulate Uncles papers and get all of them together to send you I feel alarmed for Uncles going to the North this winter because I fear he can not stand Cold weather but he says he will go if it Kills him so we will have to trust to providence for his safe return home once more The people are all looking forward to the good they expect to derive from his mission to the U. S. and I hope he will be successful in obtaining every thing the people of Texas want My love to all the family and accept the wishes of Your affectionate Son for your good health,

M. A. Bryan [Rubric]

N.B. No news from Joel since I left M A B

[Addressed:] Mr James F Perry Peach Point