Dolph Briscoe Center for American History - 10 Matching Results
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- [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 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 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 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 George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
- [Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
- [Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily discusses her desire to move to Texas and gives news of acquaintances in Missouri; and James explains his resistance to moving to Texas and relays information about the lead mining business.
- [Transcript of Letter from A. Hotchkins to Thomas H. Avery, March 2, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Hotchkins to Thomas H. Avery, on March 2, 1836, introducing Colonel Lewis and Colonel Chambers.
- [Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Fisher updates Austin on the movement of Mexican troops, his opinion of Mexican generals involved in the war, the position of various politicians throughout Mexico on separation from Mexico, his interpretation of events that have transpired, and predictions about the strategic decisions to be made by both the Mexican and rebel leadership.
- [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.