He notes at the top that it is the 30th year of the independence of the American states. He laments the lack of letters from his mother and his sister Augustine despite the many ships from Bordeaux that arrive in port. He complains at length at his oldest brother's silence regarding his requests for help, and asks his mother to intervene on his behalf. He also asks her to send fine cloth to make tablecloths. He again encourages his two brothers to seek their fortune in the New World. He tells his mother that his aunt should help her with his request, and the goods can be sent on Governor Claiborne's ship that belongs to Mr. Michel Fortier, which should be at Bordeaux now. He sends his love to his family and gives his address c/o Mr. Michel Fortier in New Orleans.