I send Simon with an assortment of scions etc, the seed of the Ratama tree should be carefully planted about the first of February

As regards shrubbery etc—you must bear in mind the fact—Which is, that without care and attention it is labor lost to plant them.

The labor that would only be worth fifty dollars a year, and a common share of taste in such matters, will add one thousand dollars to the value and double that to the comfort of such a situation as you have,

Send Austin to Brazoria to receive from the Julius Ceasar the trunks and boxes of stationary that Toby shipped for the Government and tell him to bring or send them up here in the Steam boat without delay— I send the Bill of lading—give it to Austin and money to pay the freight.

Take care of Bees horse and sell him if you can—

[Addressed:] Mr James F. Perry Peach point

[Endorsed by Perry:] 18th Decr 1836