Louisiana—Sicily Island Decr. 18th 1835

Stephen F. Austin Esqr.

Dear Sir

I have taken the liberty to place your note, which calls for five hundred and Twelve Dollars and fifty cents in the hands of Mr Marcus L. Fulton for collection, which I hope you will honor any arrangement that you and Mr Fulton may make, will be considered binding by me— You will also call to memory that my Brother Edward, loaned you One hundred Dollars in Natchez prior to your going to new Orleans and which was not included in the five hundred Dollar note—and after you left new Orleans and before the Vessel sailed from Orleans—he laid out one hundred Dollars for provisions for the use of said crew, this hundred Dollars I presume you never heard of before, as you and my Brother never saw each other after the transaction. Nevertheless it is as correct as the balance, but that will rest with you to say whether you will recognize it as such. I presume you will not hesitate to pay interest on the amount—as you are satisfied that you never could have sent that vessel to the Brassos without his assistance. You have heard of the death of my Brothers I am the only one living I hope you will succeed in your struggle for freedom, and soon be able to organise your Government—

G. W. Lovelace [Rubric]