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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, February 27, 1833]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, on February 27, 1833, discussing the postponement of the trial of the heirs of Jacob Fox, due to Fox's own death and their senior counsel being elected governor of Pennsylvania and subsequently being appointed to the United States Senate.
Date: February 27, 1833
Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, on October 14, 1831, informing him of a letter written discussing the suit against Jacob Fox of Salem, and mentioning four maps that he has sent to Austin. He also asks that he receive $50 to continue to pursue the suit against Fox.
Date: October 14, 1831
Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Warren to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Warren, John Hallet and W. H. Living to Stephen F. Austin, in which these gentlemen write in support of the Ayunamiento's declaration in favor of Santa Anna's plan. Warren, Hallet and Living provide intelligence on the number and placement of troops in Goliad that would serve under the command of Santa Anna if given the opportunity.
Date: August 24, 1832

[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 Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, March 23, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Brenan requests Austin's opinion regarding a petition for more land (in addition to their settlement league) for settlers who now have colonist status. Brenan also requests Austin's assistance in obtaining the necessary paperwork to present the case the Commissioner and the Empresario.
Date: March 23, 1835
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