San Antonio, Sept 17^th 1861

 

Capt. Adams

Fort Davis

Texas

                       

Dear Sir

               Mr Moke who I understand is the suttler of Fort Davis and I being the owner of it have rented it to our Government, reserving the suttlers store, having the priviledge to rent it to the person who may be selected as suttler at $20 per month should he desire to occupy it at that price. Mr Moke has agreed to pay the rent, and as you are the Commanding Officer, you will please put the suttler in possession. My interest is to secure a small rent for this property, not wishing to interfere with / the [?] of the troops on the premises.

 

I am perfectly satisfied that Mr Moke will pay the rent as agreed upon between us.

                                                                                               

Yours truly

John James

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