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- [Transcript of Account for Perry and Hunter payable to John Hassettine and Co., October 11, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an account for Perry and Hunter payable to John Hassettine and Co., including items purchases directly, number or amount of item, packing charges, and the number of the case where the items where packed.
- [Transcript of Agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Bartlett Sims, June 19, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Bartlett Sims, in which Austin agrees to pay Sims one half league of premium land by the Colorado River in exchange for improvements to the league at the head of Bay Prairie. Austin has already paid Sims cash for a portion of the cost of the improvements.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland, February 19, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: John Sutherland, William Manifee, William Heard, Joseph Rector, William Pride, Jesse White, Benjamin S. White, Samuel Rogers, Robert G. Grozier.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: William Haskins, Pulaski Dudley and Mary Smith. Also included are rough descriptions of where each families' league is located.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison, January 2, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Savage include: Thomas A. Smith, William Savage, Hiram Savage, and John M. Savage.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall, April 27, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Royall's lands. Families represented by Royall include: Thacker W. Winter, John Caldwell, and Washington Caldwell.
- [Transcript of Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Joseph Miller, June 24, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a contract between Stephen F. Austin and Joseph Miller, in which Austin agrees to pay Miller five dollars per one thousand Cypress shingles. It was later noted that Miller was payed in full.
- [Transcript of Invoice for Domestic Items sold to J. and M. Brown and M. D. Lewis, October 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice for domestic items purchased by J. and M. Brown and M. D. Lewis, including: ticking, gingham, thread and shawls.
- [Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by J. F. Perry from John Huffnagle, October 13, 1830]
- Copy of transcript of an invoice for items to be purchased by J. F. Perry from John Huffnagle, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
- [Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, October 15, 1830]
- Copy of transcript of invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
- [Transcript of Invoice for Items to be Purchased by Perry and Hunter from J. and M. Brown and M.D. Lewis, October 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from J. and M. Brown and M.D. Lewis, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
- [Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from McMain and Co., October 11, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice that includes a list of items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from McMain and Company, that includes their quantity, cash value, and packing details.
- [Transcript of Invoice for Shipping and Freight payable to William C. Carpenter, April 17, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice for shipping and freight charged to James F. Perry and payable to William C. Carpenter. Freight includes steel, fire irons, a mattress, lead, and an anvil.
- [Transcript of Letter from Aniseto Arteaga to Stephen F. Austin, June 6, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Aniseto Arteaga to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1830, informing him that he has been told Austin will help him in any way.
- [Transcript of Letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, October 25, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, in which Lockhart informs Austin that he has completed surveys for two leagues of land within the Austin colony and offers to continue surveying in the Western section of the colony. Lockhart requests instruction regarding the settlement of the prairie country and asks for news regarding the arrival of his petition.
- [Transcript of Letter from C. W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, November 22, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from C.W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for Mr. Henry Morse.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, October 10, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chamberlain informs Austin that he has purchased part of John Cummings' interest in the silver mine on the Trinity River. Jones requests further information regarding plans to put bring the mine into production, as well as, the current value of the mineral. Jones also suggests to Austin that would be to the benefit of the enterprise to arrange a meeting of the shareholders in the coming year.
- [Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
- [Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
- [Transcript of Letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore explains that he has not been in San Felipe to obtain the title for his land because he is awaiting word that the survey has been completed - at which time he plans to travel to San Felipe to obtain the land title.
- [Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, September 21, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, in which Doyle expresses his desire to relocate to the colony, where he feels he may be useful both as a private individual and as a teacher. He requests Austin's thoughts regarding his immigration.
- [Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram informs Austin of his father-in-law, brother-in-law and his own intentions to settle in Texas. Ingram also specifies which leagues each man would prefer and requests that Austin do whatever is in his power to secure those lands.
- [Transcript of Letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey informs Austin that the land he currently living on does not have enough timber for him to build a fence and asks Austin to grant him one labor (Spanish land unit translating to 177 acres) on land with more timber.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. D. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, June 16. 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J.D. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, in which Harrison appeals to Austin for assistance in a border dispute with his neighbor. Austin signed the bottom of the letter indicating that he had answered it and that nothing could be done to help Harrison.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. M. Ybarra to Stephen F. Austin, June 26, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Ybarra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 26, 1830, discussing the opinions of the state concerning elections, and recommending Juan Vicente Campos to a position.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin in which Kerr informs Austin that Capt. Chrisman delgated the task of surveying a piece of land to Kerr. However, another man, Bording, insisted that Kerr had no right to do the work.
- [Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 4, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for James Morgan.
- [Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 8, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for Samuel H. Barlow.
- [Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 8, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for Edmund Andrews.
- [Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
- [Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
- [Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
- [Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter of from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCalla provides a recommendation for David C. Black.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Raney to Stephen F. Austin, November 23, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Raney to Stephen F. Austin, in which Raney informs Austin that he has had to postpone his travels to San Felipe to sign his colonization contract because he has been severely ill since July and can barely walk. He appeals to Austin to continue to hold the allotment of land until he recovers, arguing that he has already paid the necessary fees to have the area surveyed, etc.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1830]
- Copy of a transcript of a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, on March 24, 1830, discussing a man who will receive and sell coffee and cattle.
- [Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 7, 1830, discussing a soldier who has defected, and the death of an Indian while traveling.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo, January 15, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo, on January 15, 1830, giving all the rights to sell Liendo's land to Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from José M. J. Carvajal to Stephen F. Austin, October 8, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José M. J. Carvajal to Stephen F. Austin, on October 8, 1830, asking for land around the Navidad River, and also mentioning that George Fisher has been talking behind Austin's back.
- [Transcript of Letter from José MarÃa Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José MarÃa Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, on March 18, 1830, discussing the lack of supplies needed for colonists to survive.
- [Transcript of Letter from José ValentÃn GarcÃa to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José ValentÃn GarcÃa to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, asking Austin to look into the sale of two mules.
- [Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
- [Transcript of Letter from Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, on May 11, 1830, asking Austin to pay his debts for him.
- [Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
- [Transcript of Letter from MarÃa Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, April 29, 1830]
- Copy of a transcript of a letter from MarÃa Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, on April 29, 1830, discussing her attempts to sell the land she inherited, and asking that Austin inform her son what she is doing.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, telling him to march to Nacogdoches as soon as possible, and informing Austin that he has recently been there himself.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mozea Rousseau to Stephen F. Austin, September 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mozea Rousseau to Stephen F. Austin, in which Rousseau expresses his disappointment and frustration with Austin and complains of unfair treatment regarding the location of his land. Rousseau appeals to Austin for assurances that there will be no future interference with attempts to procure a piece of land in a decent location.
- [Transcript of Letter from N. Hutchison to James Perry, August 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from N. Hutchison to James F. Perry, in which Hutchison expresses his concern over recent changes to the colonization laws regarding United States citizens. Having previously made arrangements for land in the Mexican provinces, Hutchison requests further information from Perry regarding the political stability of the region.