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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, on October 14, 1831, informing him of a letter written discussing the suit against Jacob Fox of Salem, and mentioning four maps that he has sent to Austin. He also asks that he receive $50 to continue to pursue the suit against Fox.
Date: October 14, 1831
Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 22, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney thanks Perry for the use of his "boy" in the completion of a challenging task. [It is unclear from this letter if "boy" is a diminutive way of addressing a male slave or if "boy" actually refers to Perry's son.]
Date: October 22, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Western informs Austin that he is leaving to attend the Convention in San Felipe, where he will raise concerns regarding the governance of the colonies and abuse of power by members of the Texas Revolutionary Army in Goliad. Western reports that many inhabitants have fled Goliad to avoid oppression and abuse.
Date: November 13, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, March 23, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Brenan requests Austin's opinion regarding a petition for more land (in addition to their settlement league) for settlers who now have colonist status. Brenan also requests Austin's assistance in obtaining the necessary paperwork to present the case the Commissioner and the Empresario.
Date: March 23, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, in which Gazley reports on the circumstances leading up to a land dispute between Charles S. Smith and Mr. Harman. Gazley requests that Borden refrain from moving forward on any paperwork until the survey notes and any evidence from Capt. Sims is presented to the land office.
Date: May 11, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Thomas J. Green to Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith, August 29, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Green to Stephen F. Austin. Green encourages Austin if he is elected President of the Republic of Texas that he nominate Smith as Secretary of Treasury. And if Smith is elected President, Green encourages Smith to nominate Austin as Secretary of State.
Date: August 29, 1836
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Green to Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith, August 29, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Green to Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith, on August 29, 1836, suggesting that whichever of them is elected President of the Republic of Texas should offer the post of Secretary of State to the loser.
Date: August 29, 1836
Creator: Green, Thomas J.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., April 24, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Tone informs Borden that he has selected three leagues of land in Austin's lower colony on behalf of Amos Pollard, A. C. Holmes, and John Tyler. Tone asks Borden to record these selections in the land office, and to send twenty-four sheets of stamp paper.
Date: April 24, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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