J Morgan to Stephen F Austin, 12-07-1836
Summary: Sending him some oranges grown on his place
Anahuac
Dear Sir,
By Mr. Richardson I have sent over a few oranges, which were gathered
from my grove near N. Washington, a few days since; one of which you
will please accept, as I think you requested me to send it.— I should have
sent more, but it was inconvenient to carry them in saddle bags you know,
where a traveller has so much other luggage to carry in so small a space.—
I have directed Mr. R to hand one to Mrs. McKinstry likewise, which she
will please accept, not as a rarity or curiosity, but because it is the
production of Texas.— I shall endeavor to send a few to N. York to satisfy the
people there that Texas can produce the fruits of the tropics as well as
cotton and grain.—