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[Transcript of letter from Elias Haines to John Rice Jones, June 2, 1808]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Haines to John Rice Jones concerning his attempt to collect money owed to him by brothers Stephen and Moses Austin from Elias Austin Elliott. Haines was unsuccessful in his attempt and suspects that Elliott committed suicide after his disappearance.
Date: June 2, 1808

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, October 22, 1799]

Description: Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin advising him in business matters. Stephen Austin specifically advises James Austin to stockpile provisions, such as: pork, beef, corn and rye. Additionally, he recommends making lead shot to be sold in Richmond during the fall.
Date: October 22, 1799
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