City of Houston September the 4^th 1837

Dear Wife,

Yours of the 22^nd October I received this morning by Col. Sparks, it being the first and only letter that I have received from you since I arrived here, not withstanding the request I made of you to write me every week. I am unhappily situated here for want of a room, lodging, and more than all I am disgusted with the course pursued by the people of this place. I mean the office of government, and I have but little hope that the congress will relieve the wants of the County. I am sick and tired of public life and I now think that, if I should get home once more, that I will stay there and be contented. You did not write me whether Mrs. Engledon was staying with you or not. You did not mention anything about the corn. I hope it is gathered; or not? I am unable to say at what time I can get home, but I hope it will be in two or three weeks from the time you receive this. You must purchase some two or three cows and as much pork as we will want for bacon. Your uncle and aunt will leave this place tomorrow morning for Nacogdoches, where they talk of selling out. At any rate, they will stay at our house this winter. Ned is going with them. I am sorry that I brought him along, but I did think of turning him into money, or a better Negro, but I have seen no chance here. I lost my pocketbook on my way down, but it was found and I will give Mr. Watkins an order, for it. I have been hard run for money since I came here. I would write you more but for want of time. I remain your affectionate husband, K. H. Douglass