Stevenson informed Perry about his recent trip from New Orleans and his business transactions. He thought the trip was a little harrowing, with a lot of people sea sick. Also described how a Mr. Mathews brought thirty slaves on the ship and enquired how he got permission for that. The rest of his business dealt with trade goods and freight rates, including whiskey and castor oil. Ended by telling Perry that emigrants were coming to Texas faster than he had ever seen before.

Samuel Perry stated that he was signing over his share of three male slaves to James Perry. Gave the name, age, and value of each slave and acknowledged the payment of $675 to James Perry for all three. Also promised that if one George Craig won his lawsuit and took away two of the slaves, Samuel would pay James the value of those slaves.

Lewis wrote to Perry telling him about family news and conditions in Texas. She described the country as "delightful" and would be fully populated by now if emigration restrictions were not so strict, especially for those from North America. In terms of her own property, her family had good land at Galveston for shipping and livestock. Her family had numerous attacks of sickness but most were recovering. Overall, she felt affairs in Texas with her family and business were proceeding well even though she would not advise anyone who was already settled to migrate to Texas.

Hunter updated Perry on their business in Texas. He said that unfortunately not much freight had gotten up the rivers because of bad weather but he was optimistic that a keel boat would soon arrive to transport the rest of their cargo. Also cautioned Perry that even though credit was dangerous they had to use it in Texas because it was the only way to conduct business there. Overall, he was a little worried about meeting their debts to Philadelphia bankers and so he hoped they could get an extension while he purchased more goods in New Orleans. Finally, he encouraged Perry to move to Washington County in Texas because of booming emigration, rising slave trade, good wages for skilled labor, and the prospect of land given by Mr. Austin.

Daniel McLean sold to Josiah Bell a twenty two year old slave named Ben for $600. McLean swore that Ben was in good health and had been enslaved prior to the 1826 law banning slavery in the state of Cohuila and Texas.

Hunter told Perry that business was proceeding as usual. He enclosed a letter from Perry's family and told him of the arrival of General Teran and Jorge Fisher. Also listed the duty payments they needed to make and that he did not purchase the cotton he had written about earlier because it cost too much.

An unknown writer (possibly Emily Lewis) wrote to Perry telling him about affairs in Texas. Her family first arrived at the Austin colony and then moved to Chocolate Creek on the west end of Galveston in generally good health. She described the land at Chocolate Creek, which had good timber, navigation, fishing, and livestock, though it was also awash with mosquitos and flies. Also said the country would soon fill up with people but would do so even sooner if Mexico would allow more emigrants from North America. Wrapped up the letter by telling Perry about General Santa Anna and how his revolution could mean a favorable change for Texas.

Perry wrote to bankers in Philadelphia about financial matters. He included a letter from Mr. Gavock pertaining to land sold on credit to Mr. Austin and the former's efforts to get his money back. Also explained to them how some of the money he sent to them did not arrive and promised to send the rest of the money soon. Summarized his business affairs by saying trade looked bleak but should pick up the following year because of increasing numbers of cattle, more cotton being planted, and the removal of Santa Anna's troops.

Isaac Best agreed to sell his mulatto slave, in front of witnesses, to William Hunter and his heirs for $600. He waived any future rights to the slave and called him a "slave for life".

William Hunter updated Perry about their business in Texas. He did not have much news to give as business was quite slow. He did say that he bought two slaves for about $1000 dollars in paper money and cattle since he had little cash on hand. Complained that doing business in Texas was hard because it was so difficult to collect debts and payments.

Mansfield enquired about Perry's ad for a tenant who would take care of the cattle on his land in return for staying on the land for free. Mansfield offered his services and asked only for a yoke of steers to help in planting a crop. He also had two slaves to help him, even though he said he needed to pay off debts in Pennsylvania. He knew Perry because he spoke with him in Missouri about prospects in Texas.

Hunter agreed to sign over his rights to a mulatto slave for $630 to James Perry. Perry received the slave for life and could pass him on to his heirs.

Austin asked Perry if he could shelter his family on Perry's land. He offered to bring plenty of supplies and slaves. Mainly he was scared for the safety of his family because they were driven off their land and Austin himself had a heart attack. Ended the letter by asking if Perry had escaped a recent flood and that pestilence in the Brasos valley would soon appear.

John Brown agreed to sell his nine year old mulatto slave Clenan to Perry for $300. He did so in front of witnesses and gave full power over Clenan to Perry and his heirs.

Fletcher agreed to allow Perry to sell a 14 year old mulatto slave girl named Chaney to anyone who would purchase her.

John Brown acknowledged the sale of his 15 year old slave girl to James Perry for $450 in the presence of a witness.