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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming provides news on his progress in the case against Jacob xxx of Salem. Leaming also asks Austin to provide a description of the physical, economic, political, and social characteristics of the Austin colony, so that he can promote the colonization of the settlement. Finally, he asks Austin to provide data necessary to publish a map of Texas.
Date: May 8, 1828
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, November 10, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Perry provides news of the family and shared acquaintances. Perry also reports that the Mine a burton mine was sold to William Milem, and that Washington County is growing quickly. Finally, Perry warns Austin of plans for a Mr. Price to travel to Texas, possibly to dispute Stephen F. and J.E.B. Austin's land title.
Date: November 10, 1828
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, in which he forwards a letter he had previously written to colleagues in Missouri regarding investment opportunities in California. Austin further proposes that the Mexican government, as part of broader colonization efforts, complete construction of a canal or wagon road that connects the Colorado River in California to the Missouri River.
Date: 1828?
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Samuel M. Williams to Horatio Chrisman, April 1, 1825]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Samuel M. Williams to Horatio Chrisman, on April 1, 1825, discussing the sighting of three escaped prisoners at a house, and asking that militia be sent to reclaim them.
Date: April 1, 1825
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Williams, Samuel May
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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