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[Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836]

Letter from unknown person to Mexia: Arriving to Galveston and hearing the news of the retreat of the enemy. Describes conditions of the prisoners in Galveston and mentions speaking to some of the imprisoned officers. Galveston, May 27, 1836.

Date: May 27, 1836

[Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, January 25, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, on January 25, 1831, noting that his arrival to San Felipe de Austin has been made public, and he has been given a commission. He also tells colonists to mark their land as their own.

Date: January 25, 1831

Creator: Bradburn, John Davis

[Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, January 29, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, on January 29, 1831, discussing laws that have been passed, and suggesting that Madero speak to someone in person about them.

Date: January 29, 1831

Creator: Bradburn, John Davis

[Transcript of Letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, February 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, on February 6, 1831, discussing an official's desire to suspend Madero.

Date: February 6, 1831

Creator: Madero, José Francisco

[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.

Date: June 18, 1831

[Transcript of Letter, July 6, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter, on July 6, 1832, discussing a man who intercepted several letters directed to the Velasco Fort, and discussing rebels who want to make Texas independent.

Date: July 6, 1832

[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.

Date: August 26, 1833

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, November 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Mexican Consul, Francisco Pizarro Martinez outlining terms for the exchange of prisoners.

Date: November 30, 1836

[Transcript of letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry, January 29, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry regarding the delivery of papers belonging to Perry and Stephen F. Austin.

Date: January 29, 1837

[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, September 16, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry concerning letter and papers that were on the schooner The Agnes, which wrecked on Point Bolivar.

Date: September 16, 1837

[Transcript of letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry, October 5, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry regarding letters and drafts received on the matter concerning James Hamilton and the payment for a land deal between Barnard Bee and Stephen F. Austin.

Date: October 5, 1837

[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, November 8, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry concerning the delivery of a letter and the sale of a steer.

Date: November 8, 1837

[Transcript of letter to John S. Brickey, April 19, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter to John S. Brickey, in which the author answers Brickey's questions about moving to Texas.

Date: April 19, 1839

[Transcript of Letter from Leona Vicario, April 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Leona Vicario, on April 4, 1835, discussing the colonists in Brazoria, who do not want any military positions.

Date: April 4, 1835

Creator: Vicario, Leona

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, April 8, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin introduces Anderson Estis and requests that certificate of reception and order of survey for a league of land be handed over to him.

Date: April 8, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Domingo Ugartechea to Martín Perfecto de Cos, April 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Domingo Ugartechea to Martín Perfecto de Cos, on April 13, 1835, discussing the men he sent to get news from Brazoria and Anahuac, and to subscribe him to the newspaper in Brazoria. He also asks for the funds to travel to Galveston.

Date: April 13, 1835

Creator: Ugartechea, Domingo

[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.

Date: April 20, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 11, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 11, 1836, stating his support for Texas' war with Mexico, and urging Austin to help keep up the Correo Atlántico newspaper.

Date: July 11, 1836

Creator: Fisher, George

[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, commending his son, John A. Rogers, Jr., and stating his opinion on Texas' war with Mexico.

Date: July 17, 1836

Creator: Rogers, John A., Sr.

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.

Date: December 1, 1836

Creator: Wharton, William H.

[Transcript of Letter from Col. Anthony Butler, December 7, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Col. Anthony Butler, in which Butler refutes accusations made against him by the recipient.

Date: December 7, 1835

[Transcript of letter from Thomas Barnett, July 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Barnett.

Date: July 6, 1830

[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.

Date: November 7, 1830

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin discussing where he would like to settle and other matters.

Date: November 18, 1831