This letter was written by Stephen F. Austin while in prison in Monterrey. The letter is part of the Phil Collins Texana Collection at the Alamo.
Monterrey January 21, 1834 D. W. Smith Esq. Matamoros Dr Sir, I have been disappointed in receiving two hundred dollar on a draft from Mr. W.S. Parrott on Doctor Grant. I was arrested immediately on my arrival in Saltillo, and Grant was absent so that I did not receive the money. I sent the draft to him by Mr. John Erwin, but presume that he did not see him as I have not heard anything more of the draft. Under these circumstances I am without money for my expenses to Mexico, and have drawn on you for One Hundred Dollars in favor of Mr. Vigers, who has done me the kindness to advance me that sum, and I request the favor of you to pay my draft and deduct it out of the money that Mr. Hobenstriker is to pay you for me. Respectfully your most obt. Stephen F. Austin Monterrey, January 21, 1834 D.W. Smith Esq. Please pay to Mr. Vigers one hundred dollars value received of him, as per letter of advice of date and charge Stephen F. Austin $100.00.
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