[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, December 8, 1814] Page: 1 of 1

                                
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but two painted Ones which Mr Bryan could have Informed?
you; the robes arivd at this place the day that I was
taken sick M** Hascal receiv^ them and sold some of
them Before M*" Bryan Arive^ here and my situation was
such that he Could not Advise with me and he suppos^
that ha they ware all for sale and Sold the Dressed
One with the Others.
I have Sent two three painted *nd 4 Common Robes
allso the Whip Saw—the Load I could not weigh as the
^ Weight was lent to Coll Hammonds and the key is at his
house—I will weigh the Lead as quick as I can get the
Weights-- I sent one doz pr socks such as we have
Shott we have not any I Am Dear Sir
yours
p S I wish you would Send me
Blias Bates
the Kegg that the Brandy was [rubric]
in--for the Owner is wanting it
E B
50 d
[on backj There was xn Barrs deliv by J Landers
35 d° by M** Hynea
[Addressed: J M** Moses Austin
Mine H Burton
)9
Deer 8th 1814
Dear Sir
you have wrote me to Send you 3 painted ^ j g
are
and a small one Dressed with quills they^all sold
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