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[Transcript of letter from J. D. B. DeBow to Guy M. Bryan, no date]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. D. B. De Bow to Guy M. Bryan asking for a biographical sketch of Stephen F. Austin for "De Bow's Review."
[Transcript of letter from Samuel Hammond to Moses Austin, October 1818]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Hammond to Moses Austin concerning the completion of a sale.
[Transcript of Guy M. Bryan's statement concerning Stephen F. Austin, 1879]
Copy of transcript for a statement made by Guy M. Bryan about John Wharton's thoughts on Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, August 26, [1847]]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry discussing her return journey home and reminding James of items he and others need to attend to while she is away.
[Transcript of copy of agreement entered into between Guy M. Bryan and Hempstead and Johnson Esq., June 6, 1844]
Copy of transcript for an agreement entered into between Guy M. Bryan, Samuel Hempstead and Robert W. Johnson concerning the division of James Bryan's New Madrid claims amongst his heirs.
[Transcript of list of papers left with Hempstead and Johnson, June 3, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a list of papers left with Hempstead and Johnson by Guy M. Bryan.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan giving information about the history of Moses Austin and his various land holdings.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 25, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry discussing the biography of Stephen F. Austin, rumors that Stephen F. Austin was bribed by the Mexican government, and her mistrust of Samuel Houston.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 12, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry requesting papers to begin a biography of Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 23, 1844]
Copy of transcript for letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry. Holley writes to Perry proposing to write a memoir or biography of Stephen F. Austin, as well as sends her regrets for not visiting her while in Texas. Perry responds with an approval of the biography project, but feels that writing a more complete version of early Texas history ought to wait out of respect for parties involved.
[Transcript of statement of abandonned land that be granted to other immigrants, October 15, 1840]
Copy of transcript for a statement that land abandoned by Bluford Brooks in 1825 can granted to other immigrants.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, November 15, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry discussing her attempt to visit Perry's children in Pittsburgh and giving updates on other family.
[Transcript of letter from Rachel E. Dunklin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, November 11, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Rachel E. Dunklin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Dunklin gives news of family and mutual acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James F. Perry, June 19, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James F. Perry reporting of on his journey to Louisville.
[Transcript of letter from William Henry Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 2, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Henry Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry inquiring if it is possible to purchase land from his cousins and reporting on family members living near him.
[Transcript of letter to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, November 24, 1837]
Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, August 18, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Holley encourages Perry to stop in Kentucky on her return trip to Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, July 10, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry wishing her well on her journey and giving some updates of mutual acquaintances.
[Transcript of James F. Perry granting power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, [1837?]]
Copy of transcript for a power of attorney in which James F. Perry grants rights to Thomas F. Leaming to act on his behalf with regard to the Jacob Fox case.
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .
[Transcript of letter from William S. Parrott to Col. Anthony Butler, December 24, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William S. Parrot to Col. Anthony Butler asking for a written statement by Mr. Black, who Parrott believes to have falsely accused him of slandering Butler.
[Transcript of letter from Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott, December 12, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Col. Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott addressing claims made against him by Parrott in particular relating to the "fish and Brandy" affair and money loans.
[Transcript of Letter from Anthony Butler, December 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Col. Anthony Butler refuting claims made against him by Parrot and others.
[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.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry concerning the Fox lawsuit. Leaming also passes along copy of a 2nd edition of Texas map from 1834 and provides a brief introduction for the Prest family who will be immigrating to Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Wilson, March 12, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Wilson investigating whether Moses Austin's heirs have claim to a tract of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, February 27, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin updating him on the progress of the Fox lawsuit.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 29, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which he relays his and Emily's satisfaction for their new home at Peach Point and apologizes for pulling Stephen into his claim with Hunter.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to [Emily Austin Bryan Perry], January 26, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to [Emily Austin Bryan Perry] defending his settlement from attacks made by a relative.
[Transcript of letter from James Whiteside to Col. Anthony Butler, August 2, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Whiteside to Col. Anthony Butler, in which Whiteside discusses business matters of the colony and lets Butler know that Stephen F. Austin will be able to repay him with livestock.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F. Austin, June 8, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Mary relays a few world events, asks Stephen to "be firm against slavery," and discusses her own desires to move to Texas.
[Transcript of letter from William S. Parrott to Col. Anthony Butler, April 11, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William S. Parrott to Col. Anthony Butler describing challenges faced by Anglo settlers with regards to the Mexican government.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin reporting on the progress of the Fox lawsuit.
[Transcript of letter from William S. Parrott to Col. Anthony Butler, January 17, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William S. Parrott to Col. Anthony Butler seeking for Butler to assist in intervening in an "outrage" committed against John Baldwin.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, November 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry discussing the retrieval of Perry's goods, and reporting that Fisher and Teran may now be collecting duties at Anahuac. Austin also explains why James and Emily should settle at Peach Point, rather than Chocolate Bayou.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin concerning the lawsuit against Fox and the delivery of maps. Leaming also requests an advance from Austin, since he has already "expended" the money supplied to him by Miss Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 17, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Eliza L. Austin to her uncle Stephen F. Austin thanking him for the gifts he sent to their family.
[Transcript of letter from Ferguson and Co. to James F. Perry, February 17, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson and Co. to James F. Perry, confirming the shipment of cloth for Stephen F. Austin's military uniform, inquiring about the delivery of Perry's goods to Texas, and offering their condolences for Samuel Perry's death.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry advising him to settle at Peach Point, in addition to expressing his own hope to "make a little world there of my own" by having extended family settle at Peach Point as well.
[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, October 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry confirming that The Nelson arrived with Perry's goods, advising Perry to enter into raising livestock once he is in Texas, and informing Perry that he will be in Saltillo until June.
[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, September 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, in which she requests items she would like for him to bring home from Philadelphia, and gives him news of the family.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Rosati to James F. Perry, July 29, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Rosati to James F. Perry concerning the burial of Moses and Mary Austin.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in Perry explains the difficulties he is having in settling his business matters before moving to Texas, asks for Stephen's advice on completing the indenture forms for his slaves, and questions why Stephen was not more vocal about which tracts of land he had reserved for the Perrys.
[Transcript of letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin, June 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin writing to express concern for James' health and to update him on members of their family.
[Transcript of letter from Jane Perry to James F. Perry, June 8, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jane Perry to James F. Perry concerning James becoming the guardian for her daughter.
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 11, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which C.H., Stephen's cousin, asks him for a loan.
[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 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.
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