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[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
Date: March 8, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]

Description: 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.
Date: April 15, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Micah Flint to Stephen F. Austin, in which Flint informs Austin of his desires to travel to Mexico and requests introductions to anyone that could be of assistance during the journey. Flint also provides a reference for James Ruggles.
Date: April 15, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831]

Description: 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.
Date: May 21, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
Date: May 30, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.
Date: June 18, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]

Description: 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.
Date: July 12, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, July 27, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, in which Evans reports that he has so far been unable to complete the survey of David Harris' league and the meandering of the San Jacinto River due to a prolonged illness. Evans has attached his field notes and rough calculations of several leagues and asks Austin to speak to the Alcalde on his behalf at the next meeting of the Ayuntamiento.
Date: July 27, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, July 31, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sylvester informs Austin that he is suffering from persistent and severe lung inflammation which is keeping him from discussing matters in person. Murphy indicates that he is aware that Warren D.C. Hall has taken possession of the Phelps Tract and that based on prior negotiations, Murphy feels that he should be given the Clear Creek tract.
Date: July 31, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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