Señor Comandante Don José María Estudillo
My dear sir:
Since my wife and I are prone to accidents, I find it necessary to impose upon you. Since we cannot go out, would Your Grace permit my son to sleep at my home and not in the guardhouse so that he can help us during the night in any way he can. He will be as attentive as if he were on sentry duty. Because your good will is renowned, I hope that you will grant me this favor.
God keep you many years.
San José, January 2, 1809
Your most humble servant who kisses your hand,
José Antonio Acebes
Monterey, January 11, 1809
The Comisionado del Pueblo allows the son of José Antonio Acebes to sleep in his home the nights he is not on guard duty.
Estudillo