[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan, January 1814] Page: 1 of 2

                                
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Hercu. Jany 1814
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Dr Brother
( enclosed you will find two Letters one for William
Kenn^r and Co and one for Mr. Duncan also instructions for Mr
Phelps respecting that Business which you [ torn ] and
E torn j cipher them give him new ones. You will see that
I have ordered Kennfr to pay #o Mr Phelps the money if made which
he is instructed to bring up with him* but should you wish to have
it forward in Bills by mail or to Philadelphia or any other place
you wil^lease give instructions accordingly and make such other
alterations and additions as you may think proper - You find
also enclosed the Bill of Lading which should it not please you,
you will also alter as you may think proper You perceive there
is not as much of the Shot Lead as was expected and Mr. Phelps
^ thinks the Boat would carry more and I think it would be well if
it meets your approbation to put [ torn 3
I have provided Mr Phelps with such things as could be got here.
I have left the disposition of the Money Blank in the instruc-
tions respecting the Money in Orleans which I wish you tould
fill up as you think proper either to bring it up in Silver or
forward it in Bills, or order W. Kennfr so to forward the Money
just as you please.
There should be two orders one of which Phelps will keep and
the other we must he must sign them both as also the instruc-
tions respecting this Cargo If you think best you may bum the
Letter to Kenndfr &e and write another ordering them to forward
the Money.if you think there would be any risque in giving Phelps
Dower to draw it in which you will ItSBBr 3 Phelps on
that subject