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- [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 Agreement between Capt. Wyly Martin and Thomas F. McKinney, April 3, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from agreement between Capt. Wyly Martin and Thomas F. McKinney, in which both men agree to resolve their dispute over "an affair of honor" by pleading their respective cases to an Board of Honor consisting of Stephen F. Austin, Dr. Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton, and Sam Houston. Martin and McKinney also agree to honor the final decision of the board.
- [Transcript of Bill from Smith and Stillman to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of exchange from Smith and Stillman to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith and Stillman provide an itemized statement of financed purchased.
- [Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, February 18, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
- [Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry , March 22, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
- [Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, March 2, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
- [Transcript of Bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown, January 8, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown, describing the shipping destination, the name of the vessel, and cash value of shipments.
- [Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Thomas Taylor and Stephen F. Austin, June 2, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between the Samuel M. Williams and Thomas Taylor, stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Taylor's lands. This document ends in the middle of a sentence which leads me to believe that this is the first page in a multipage document.
- [[Transcript of Document Concerning the Anahuac Disturbances, July 1832]]
- Copy of transcript for a document concerning the Anahuac Disturbances
- [Transcript of Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834]
- Copy of transcript of an extract of a letter from Texas describing Stephen F. Austin's arrest in Saltillo: including the reasons provided in the Order of Arrest, Austin's treatment since his arrest, federal approval of a state-maintained court system, and immediate outcomes from the federal repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830.
- [Transcript of Last Page of Letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, June 2, 1831]
- Copy of transcript of the last page of a letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, on June 2, 1831, assuring the title of Taylor as empresario.
- [Transcript of Letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, October 16, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, in which Beatty
- [Transcript of Letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, June 21, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, on June 21, 1831, asking Austin to review his petition for the land he has asked for.
- [Transcript of Letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, January 3, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, in which Winston appeals to Austin to allow his youngest brother to pay the remaining balance and purchase his reserved league.
- [Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
- [Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Patton informs Austin of his intention to immigrate to Texas and requests information regarding duty fees, regulations for indenturing African-American persons and minors, and necessary supplies.
- [Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, November 1, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dooley requests information regarding the good and bad qualities of Texas.
- [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 Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1832, discussing several sick soldiers who may join the march to Matamoros once they are well.
- [Transcript of Letter from George Antonio Nixon, January 9, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nixon informs Austin that he obtained permission to allow A. C. Bucknear to survey lands north of the Austin Colony on his behalf. Nixon acknowledges that since that time, Austin was granted a new contract to settle those lands and he requests permission from Austin to continue his purchase of the northern leagues.
- [Transcript of Letter from George [Ternill] to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George [Ternill] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ternill] provides a reference for Thomas Fletcher.
- [Transcript of Letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, December, 29, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Allsberry asks Austin to speak with his mother about sending one of Allsberry's brothers to visit him. Allsberry is interested in providing increased financial support to his mother and siblings living in Austin's colony.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to Stephen F. Austin, December 2, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morse informs Austin that he has received a high number of offers on his property and that he will likely sell it in the coming days. Morse also asks Austin if it would be possible to complete the transfer paperwork after the office's advertised closing time.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tanner provides a reference for Thomas Drummond, (a scientist coming to visit Texas and other areas of Mexico in order to collect specimens).
- [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 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 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 Israil McGready to James F. Perry, November 17, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from letter from Israil McGready to James F. Perry, regarding Perry's business in Missouri including, several lawsuits against persons indebted to Perry and the sale of his land. McGready also updates Perry in regards to political changes in the state. McGready also asks Perry to collect a debt on his behalf, should the person owing McGready travel to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey asks Austin to designate land contiguous to the Austin settlement for the widow of Briton Bailey. J.B. Bailey agrees to cover the cost of the title and any other related expenses.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, in which Hale informs Williams that his league of land has very little timber. Hale asks Williams if he can trade his current league (No.31) for league No.22.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, February 26, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan provides an update on correspondence sent to Perry from Stephen F. Austin and the state of business affairs in Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. M. Woodson to Stephen F. Austin, July 23, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Woodson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Woodson provides a character reference for Mr. Yancey.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, August 30, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, on August 30, 1832, noting the receipt of payment for four cows.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, September 1, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, on September 1, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin to give to the army.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, August 24, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on August 24, 1832, marking the receipt, from Joseph Urban, of 125 pesos to help the Navy.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, November 16, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on November 16, 1832, noting the receipt of money from James Bowie.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, September 4, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on September 4, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Benjamin Beison, to be used as a fee for traveling and food.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on July 7, 1832, asking Austin to subdue the rebels in Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831, asking to receive seeds from an orange tree near the Arkansas River.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Cummins and Samuel Hoit to Stephen F. Austin, January 16, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins and Samuel Hoit to Stephen F. Austin, in which they provide a character reference for Dr. Erasmus Downer and request, on Downer's behalf, special consideration in granting Downer a quarter of League Number 12.
- [Transcript of Letter from [James F. Perry] to Father Muldoon, May 14, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from from [James F. Perry] to Father Muldoon, in which [Perry] asks Muldoon to use his influence as a priest to forward a letter to Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, regarding a land deed and the costs associated with its survey. Perry also provides instructions for how McGavock should dispose of the money once it has been collected.
- [Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, January 4, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, concerning business in the colony, accounts, and items he would like ordered and shipped.
- [Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, concerning a lawsuit filed to recover the proceeds from the sale of a tract of land. Perry also describes the health of the mercantile business in the area, as well as, his opinion on current military/civilian disputes in the region.
- [Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ramage informs Austin that his departure to the United States has been delayed until now and that he received Austin's letter, and will promote the colony during his time in the United States.