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- [Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, January 1, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin.
- [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 letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin explaining that Pettit has been authorized by J. W. Breedlove to accept and pay Dr. Hutchinson's draft.
- [Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Jose Maria Gallegos, January 03, 1830]
- Lorenzo de Zavala to Jose Maria Gallegos: Giving advice asked for. Believes revolution due to the shortcomings of Guerrero and his ministers and suggests Gallegos help to reestablish order. (no place) January 3, 1830.
- [Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for order to pay Elias R. Wightman according to the agreement o
- [Transcript of invoice for credit applied to Charles DeMoss' estate, January 4, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice signed by Stephen F. Austin and Thomas M. Duke concerning the settlement of Charles DeMoss' estate.
- [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 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 P. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, January 8, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John P. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which J.P. Austin appeals to S.F. Austin to extend his hospitality to Col. A. Langworthy during his upcoming visit to the Austin colony.
- [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 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 Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Austin Perry, January 16, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Austin Perry, on January 16, 1830, urging her to write Ashley, and informing her of the relocation of her mother and father to Little Rock. She also sends her condolences upon the death of James Austin.
- [Transcript of letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, January 16, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry discussing her move to Little Rock and her hopes to correspond with Emily.
- [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.
- [Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Laisne de Vildeveque, January 30, 1830]
- Lorenzo de Zavala to Laisne de Vildeveque: Introducing himself to the father of a friend. Discusses the political condition of the country and the possibility of his leaving in the near future. Mexico, January 30, 1830
- [Transcript of letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, February 29, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, introducing Mr. William Strape who wishes to settle in Texas.
- [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 Letters from Emily and James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1830]
- Copy of transcript letters from Emily Austin Bryan Perry and James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on February 7, 1830. Mrs. Perry discusses Stephen's health and his wish for her and her husband to join him in Mexico. Mr. Perry adds a note discussing his reasons for note moving to Mexico.
- [Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
- [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 Letter from Eugenio Navarro to the Mexican Secretary of War and Navy, February 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Eugenio Navarro to the Mexican Secretary of War and Navy, on February 2, 1830, discussing the President of Mexico's decree discussing the appropriate punishment of the men who deserted the Mexican Army for the Texian army.
- [Transcript of letter from W. B. White to Stephen F. Austin, February 24, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from W. B. White to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin that he had selected lands and would return to Texas in a few months.
- [Transcript of letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, February 25, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, introducing Mr. Milton I. Anderson, who wishes to settle in Austin's colony.
- [Transcript of letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, February 25, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, introducing Mr. Ephram Anderson who is looking to settle in Texas.
- [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 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 James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin informing Stephen of his upcoming visit to Texas and the likelihood of him being able to tie up his business affairs in Missouri in order to eventually move to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on March 1, 1830, discussing Perry's intent to travel with his family to Mexico to visit Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
- [Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
- [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 invoice for settlement payments from Thomas Cox to Stephen F. Austin, March 10, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice for settlement payments from Thomas Cox to Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
- The Texas Gazette. (San Felipe de Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 13, 1830
- Weekly newspaper from San Felipe de Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- [Transcript of appendix to Empresario Contracts, 53/218 (Land Office), March 14, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for an appendix to Empresario Contracts, 53/218 (Land Office)
- [Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, March 14, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing one of the first maps of Texas, which is nearly accurate.
- [Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing a map created by the author.
- The Texas Gazette. (San Felipe de Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1, Monday, March 15, 1830
- Weekly newspaper from San Felipe de Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- [Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carithers informs Austin that his absence was caused by prolonged suffering of a stomach disorder, and that he recovered enough to make the move to the Texas. Carithers also informs Austin that his son-in-law will traveling ahead in hopes of establishing a factory there, and requests that Austin provide information and assistance.
- [Transcript of Letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, March 15, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, in which Thaler provides a letter of reference for M. H. Toler.
- The Texas Gazette. (San Felipe de Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 26, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 17, 1830
- Weekly newspaper from San Felipe de Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- [Transcript of commentary on a proposed law pertaining to duties on importations in Mexico, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for commentary on a proposed Mexican law pertaining to duties on importations. The author also addresses arguments relating to counterfeit currency and nationalized banks.
- [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 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 José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José María 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 Emily Austin Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, discussing her excitement at her husband's agreement to move to Texas, and her wish that her parents be laid to rest in a graveyard rather than a field.
- [Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily expresses her desire to have their parents bodies moved and a monument constructed for them, as well as her wish to compile a family history with Stephen's help.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, asking Austin to look into the sale of two mules.
- [Transcript of letter from [Ramon Musquiz] to Green DeWitt, March 20, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from [Ramon Musquiz] to Green DeWitt.
- [Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.