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- Texas Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 30, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 28, 1838
- Weekly newspaper from the Nacogdoches, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
- [Transcript of a report regarding the movements of the Mexican Army and the status of the Texas Army, [March] 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a report that outlines the movements of the Mexican Army and details the status of the Texas Army.
- [Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of land grant laying out conditions for Stephen F. Austin to settle 800 families, February 25, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a land grant laying out conditions for Stephen F. Austin to settle 800 families.
- [Transcript of Letter, April 20, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter, on April 20, 1835, noting the receipt of letters from Captain Antonio Tenorio, which discuss the lack of resources and criticisms in Galveston. The author asks for money from the government to give to the battalion in Galveston.
- [Transcript of Letter, December 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from, on December 7, 1830, denouncing Alexander Tomson, James Ledbetter, Thomas Sherman, and Overton Hennesy, who immigrated illegally to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter Discussing Customs Department, November 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from, on November 7, 1830, discussing the creation of a customs department in San Bernardo, Galveston, and Nacogdoches, and their reasons for it. They also discuss a man they wish to use his influence to help this project along.
- [Transcript of Letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, June 21, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, on June 21, 1831, asking Austin to review his petition for the land he has asked for.
- [Transcript of Letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, July 28, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, on July 28, 1832, announcing José de las Piedras' abuse of his powers in regard to the colony of American settlers in Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on July 7, 1832, asking Austin to subdue the rebels in Texas.
- [Transcript of letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, reporting that Col. Jose de las Piedras has declared to be in favor of the Constitution of Santa Anna. Additionally, Piedras has been taken prisoner and that Bowie has assumed command of the 12th Regiment of the Infantry, formerly of Nacogdoches. He also requests that Austin gather and send 20 horse, cattle, or provisions to facilitate their cause.
- [Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Mrs. Urbain, January 4, 1837]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Urbain, in which Perry updates Mrs. Urbain on news from Texas and discusses coming to visit her part of the country in order to bring his daughter to school.
- [Transcript of letter from John Durst to Ramon Musquiz, August 31, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Durst to Ramon Musquiz.
- [Transcript of letter from John P. Borden to James F. Perry, August 13, 1837]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John P. Borden to James F. Perry requesting that Perry send papers in his possession to be included in the archives.
- [Transcript of letter from José de las Piedras to Antonio Elosua, September 13, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Antonio Elosua.
- [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 to Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo to Stephen F. Austin, on September 27, 1831, asking for a resolution of a debt.
- [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 Leona Vicario, March 23, 1835]
- Transcript for a letter from Leona Vicario, on March 23, 1835, discussing Vicente de la Garza's discovery that no militiamen are allowed in Austin's colony.
- [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 Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831]
- Copy of a transcript of a letter from Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831, discussing two foreigners who came to Texas recently.
- [Transcript of letter from Santiago Del Valle, July 29, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Santiago Del Valle.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 26, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 26, 1833, discussing the orders of Vicente Filisola to reestablish a garrison at Nacogdoches, and to stop the illegal trade of tobacco through Texas ports.
- [Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, June 10, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, on June 10, 1836, discussing the steps it is necessary to take before the United States government will recognize Texas as independent. He also briefly mentions the movement of troops from Kentucky.
- [Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, July 13, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro.
- [Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, July 13, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro assuring Navarro he would be able to obtain his commission.
- [Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz, November 30, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz.
- [Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress discussing the infringement of their rights by the Mexican military and government and requesting that Stephen F. Austin be released since neither his nor their actions constitute treason.
- [Transcript of Letter from the Governor of Texas to its Inhabitants, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from the governor of Texas to its inhabitants, in 1831, asking for colonists who do not have the titles to their land to come to the governor.
- [Transcript of Letter to Antonio Tenorio, April 14, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter to Antonio Tenorio, on April 14, 1835, informing Tenorio that he is sending a man with an answer to Stephen F. Austin, and discussing a soldier who quit the army.
- [Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for letters from Stephen F. Austin, sent during the period of June 5, 1830 until December 14, 1830.
- [Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]
- Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.
- [Transcript of memorandum from Stephen F. Austin to the Council of Safety, October 28, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin to the Council of Safety encouraging the Texas troops to advance more quickly on their enemy, explaining the need to recruit more volunteers, and advocating arrest for any volunteers who are disobedient.
- [Transcript of memorandum to A. W. Canfield, June 10, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a memorandum to A. W. Canfield that accompanied meeting proceedings and refers to a resolution that he needs to publish. The author briefly describes the meeting and concludes that the attendants were unanimous in wanting annexation.
- [Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
- [Transcript of minutes from the meeting of the Committee of Saftey for the Jurisdiction of Columbia, September 22, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for minutes from the meeting of the Committee of Safety for the Jurisdiction of Columbia. Topics discussed include: position appointments, the formation of volunteer companies, forming a sub-committee to address the citizens of New Orleans, and establishing a vigilante patrol to keep the slave population subjugated.
- [Transcript of orders issued by Stephen F. Austin, October 26, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for orders issued by Stephen F. Austin detailing instructions for volunteer soldiers arriving at Civolo (Cibolo).
- [Transcript of report from the Nacogdoches Independent Volunteer Company, November 21, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a report from the Nacogdoches Independent Volunteer Company describing the strength and condition of the company.
- [Transcript of Resolutions of Nacogdoches, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for Resolutions of Nacogdoches, in which citizens of the jurisdictions of Gonzales, Mina, Austin, Matagorda, and Columbia have recommended that a convention of Texas be called to discuss the changing political climate in Mexico and Mexico's relationship to the citizens of Texas.