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[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 Aniseto Arteaga to Stephen F. Austin, June 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Aniseto Arteaga to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1830, informing him that he has been told Austin will help him in any way.
[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Chovell to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Chovell to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, informing him of the difficult journey from Barra de Santiago to Matagorda, resulting in a delay.
[Transcript of Letter from Sebastian Rodriguez to Stephen F. Austin, August 16, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sebastian Rodriguez to Stephen F. Austin, on August 16, 1830, discussing a sick man whose hospital bills have been taken care of by the government, and thanking Austin for one of his sons who has helped the sick man.
[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.
[Transcript of Letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, February 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, on February 15, 1831, discussing an inheritance of cattle and money.
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831]
Copy of a transcript of a letter from Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831, discussing two foreigners who came to Texas recently.
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on May 21, 1831, discussing a foreigner who arrived recently without a record or passport. He asks that the ports in Texas do their jobs and check for passports.
[Transcript of Letters from John Caldwell to Stephen F. Austin and Mr. Williams, August 24, 1831]
Copy of transcript for two letters from John Caldwell, on August 24, 1831. The first, to Stephen F. Austin, informs him that he has been ill and hopes that he can still get a league of land in Texas. In the second, to Mr. Williams, Caldwell tells him to have Mr. Navarro survey his lands.
[Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo to Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo to Stephen F. Austin, on September 27, 1831, asking for a resolution of a debt.
[Transcript of a List of Names, December 22, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a list of the names of citizens who have been given land by Gaspar Flores, drawn up by Miguel Arciniega on December 22, 1831. It lists the quantity of land, and their qualifications.
[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, February 10, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, on February 10, 1832, explaining that he has been unable to visit Austin due to his illness and the arrival of his family.
[Transcript of Letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, July 28, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, on July 28, 1832, announcing José de las Piedras' abuse of his powers in regard to the colony of American settlers in Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, August 9, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, on August 9, 1832, certifying that a copy of a manifest exists in both Spanish and English.
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith, William Pettus, James B. Miller, and Wyly Martin, September 7, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith, James B. Miller, William Pettus, and Wyly Martin, on September 7, 1834, certifying that the electoral assembly has met to name two scribes, and that Stephen F. Austin has been named a deputy.
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, September 8, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, on September 8, 1834, submitting a copy of a document from the electoral assembly.
[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 B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, December 2, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, in which Archer has enclosed a copy of W. H. Wharton's letter to him dated November 28, 1835 for publication in the Texas Republican. In Wharton's letter he declines an appointment to be the Consultation Commissioner to the United States as he believes that Texas will not be able to obtain aid from the United States unless they fully declare independence from Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry regarding a draft on a house drawn up by Mr. Somerville.
[Transcript of a resolution offered by D. C. Barrett to the General Council of the Provisional Government of Texas, December 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a resolution made by Don Carlos Barrett to the General Council of the Provisional Government of Texas acknowledging Stephen F. Austin's efforts on behalf of Texas.
[Transcript of letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton introducing Major [Charles E.] Hawkins who is arriving in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, B. T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, B. T. Archer, and William H. Wharton introducing Major Charles E. Hawkins and recommending him for service in the Texas Navy.
[Transcript of decree issued by the Provisional Government of Texas, December 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a decree issued by the Provisional Government of Texas concerning volunteers in the military.
[Transcript of a Resolution passed by Texas Commissioners to the United States, December 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a resolution passed by the Texas Commissioners to the United States to divide the deposit made in New Orleans between the Bank of Louisiana and the Bank of New Orleans.
[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James Perry, on December 9, 1835, discussing the draft to a house.
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, on December 19, 1835, introducing Major Hawkins and noting that he would do well in the Navy of Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
[Transcript of declaration by Thomas H. Borden, January 19, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a declaration written by Thomas H. Borden advocating for Texas's independence if the Mexican government fails to uphold the Constitution of 1824.
[Transcript of Supplement to El Nacional, Number 79, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a supplement to "El Nacional" number 79, which contains the official news of Texas.
[Transcript of decree from the Provisional Government of Texas outlining land grant privileges for soldiers, March 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a decree from the Provisional Government of Texas, signed by Richard Ellis, outlining the amount of land granted to each soldier depending on his length of service in the Texas Army.
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of announcement made by Stephen F. Austin concerning ferry services on the Brazos, November 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from Stephen F. Austin revoking James Small's rights to operate a ferry on the Brazos and granting John York the privilege of operating a ferry on the Brazos.
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, on March 21, 1836, discussing the battle of the Alamo from the Mexican point of view.
[Transcript of letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry introducing Bishop Polk and passing along news of mutual acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from W. P. Huff to James F. Perry, June 28, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. P. Huff to James F. Perry, in which Huff inquires about purchasing bricks from Perry.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 8, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning a possible contract for Cabbage Trees for Austin City.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, July 13, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, in which Perry attempts to contact Williams since they are co-executors of Stephen F. Austin's estate. Perry has enclosed a document concerning land parcels written in Williams's handwriting and signed by Austin that he has questions about.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 26, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding a map he created of Galveston Bay and other matters.
[Transcript of letter from J. J. Wilkinson to James F. Perry, August 27, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. J. Wilkinson to James F. Perry, in which Wilkinson announces that his son and nephew are moving to Texas and requests that Perry help them to obtain work and settle into the new country.
[Transcript of Letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, March 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, on March 12, 1839, discussing their mutual friends in Alabama. Ashley asks Perry to write her, and laments those of their friends who have died.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, February 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, concerning Mr. Maxwell. Perry describes his efforts to gather information concerning Maxwell's whereabouts and activities.
[Transcript of Letter from Leona Vicario, March 23, 1835]
Transcript for a letter from Leona Vicario, on March 23, 1835, discussing Vicente de la Garza's discovery that no militiamen are allowed in Austin's colony.
[Transcript of Letter to Antonio Tenorio, April 14, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Antonio Tenorio, on April 14, 1835, informing Tenorio that he is sending a man with an answer to Stephen F. Austin, and discussing a soldier who quit the army.
[Transcript of Letter from Ignacio Duran and Ignacio Villegas, July 20, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ignacio Duran and Ignacio Villegas, on July 20, 1835, discussing the trail of Tomas Garcia, who deserted the Mexican Army.
[Transcript of Letter from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, discussing several missed letters and his need to borrow money.
[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to James F. Perry, October 20, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to James F. Perry.
[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 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 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.
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