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[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 20, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, in which Smith introduces Maj. Charles E. Hawkins, and instructs Austin, et al., to assign Hawkins to outfit and train the Texas Revolutionary Navy.
Date: December 20, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 17, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, in which Smith instructs Austin, et al., to avoid providing supplies to Mexicans who claim to be friends of Texas and the revolutionary cause, and to correspond with the executive council through agents stationed in each city rather than direct correspondence.
Date: December 17, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, December 11, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, in which Austin advises the creation of permanent government and the creation of a constitution via a convention of elected representatives. Austin also commends the council for aid provided to the Mexican Federalist troops.
Date: December 11, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, November 30, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan informs Perry that he safely arrived in San Felipe de Austin with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Bryan also reports that Austin has resigned his office as commander-in-chief of the army of Texas and will likely travel to the United States as commissioner of Texas to negotiate for aid; Burleson has been elected to take Austin's place as commander-in-chief; and military personnel were confused and displeased by the … more
Date: November 30, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, November 27, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs expresses his concern over not having received a letter from Austin since October. Meigs conveys the message of the Secretary of State to the Indians regarding the war of Texas independence - that they should not get involved on pain of U.S. resentment. [There is an addendum to this document by James F. Perry, documenting the delivery of the five dollar note to
Date: November 27, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Cumberland County Committee of Correspondence to Stephen F. Austin, November 19, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Cumberland County Committee of Correspondence to Stephen F. Austin, in which the committee conveys their support for the cause of Texas independence and expresses their willingness to dispatch a brigade of able-bodied men to march to Texas if Austin and the Texas military leadership can find a way to address the cost of their journey and the inexperience of the volunteer brigade.
Date: November 19, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, in which Austin informs Dimmitt that he is to transfer command of the fort and the town to Capt. Collinsworth immediately. Austin explains that the transfer of command is due to reports made by Governor Viesca and acting Alcalde regarding harsh mistreatment of the inhabitants of Goliad.
Date: November 18, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Western informs Austin that he is leaving to attend the Convention in San Felipe, where he will raise concerns regarding the governance of the colonies and abuse of power by members of the Texas Revolutionary Army in Goliad. Western reports that many inhabitants have fled Goliad to avoid oppression and abuse.
Date: November 13, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, in which Burleson reports that he received Austin's communication regarding the interception of the supply convoy too late to send a detachment last night. Burleson also reports that he sent Maj. Sommerville and seventy men to support Capt. [Fanning]'s efforts, and that Capt. Lockhart has returned to Camp Defiance after being separated from fellow troops near the Medina River.
Date: November 12, 1835
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