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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
Date: February 22, 1831
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[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, July 31, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sylvester informs Austin that he is suffering from persistent and severe lung inflammation which is keeping him from discussing matters in person. Murphy indicates that he is aware that Warren D.C. Hall has taken possession of the Phelps Tract and that based on prior negotiations, Murphy feels that he should be given the Clear Creek tract.
Date: July 31, 1831
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[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members ("memorialists"), pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. Members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: May 31, 1834
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[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: July 23, 1834
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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Warren to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Warren, John Hallet and W. H. Living to Stephen F. Austin, in which these gentlemen write in support of the Ayunamiento's declaration in favor of Santa Anna's plan. Warren, Hallet and Living provide intelligence on the number and placement of troops in Goliad that would serve under the command of Santa Anna if given the opportunity.
Date: August 24, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
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[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date: February 9, 1830
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[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrott informs Austin that John Colburn, (a man claiming to come from Austin's colony), has stolen money using falsified credentials. Parrott also asks Austin to keep a look out for Colburn and Pearly S. Girard (the man believed to be his accomplice), and to areest them both on sight.
Date: March 25, 1833
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[Transcript of Letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, in which he appeals to Austin to delay any legal proceedings regarding his debt. Barton explains that he has been robbed by Indians, suffered poor crop yield due to drought, and his brothers have suffered under similar circumstances.
Date: August 14, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, June 11, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bryan attaches his first letter to Austin (stating his intention to immigrate to Texas), describes his efforts to promoting the interests of Texas, and requests that the government of Texas consider his citizenship from the date of his first letter.
Date: July 11, 1836
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