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[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Crittin to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, regarding the arrival of Col. Ugartechea's messenger, Mr. Anderson, and his confidential Secretary, Lieut. Rada. Crittin also writes that Col. Ugartechea will continue to allow free movement of Americans for trade, and that the regiments in Saltillo has been suspended by General Cos.
Date: October 4, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Obligation of Indenture binding Nancy Ann Morgan to James Morgan, April 28, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for an Obligation of Indenture binding Nancy Ann Morgan to James Morgan, describing the circumstances under which Nancy indebted herself to James Morgan, the terms of service, and the responsibilities of James Morgan to board, clothe and feed Nancy.
Date: April 28, 1834
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[Transcript of Letter from Wyly Martin to Ayuntamiento of Columbia, August 10, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Wyly Martin to Ayuntamiento of Columbia, in which Martin forwards orders from the Commander of Coahuila y Tejas to capture and detain principal members in the Texas Revolutionary effort, including: William B. Travis, Don Lorenzo Zavalla, Johnson Williamson, and [Moseley Baker].
Date: August 10, 1835
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[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone, December 5, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone. Stone discovered a lead and silver mine on the Trinity River and Austin agrees to apply to the Mexican authorities, on behalf of Stone, to obtain legal title to work and hold the mine in exchange for a quarter share in the mine.
Date: December 5, 1828
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[Transcript of Letter from Elias R. Wightman to Gail Borden, April 17, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias R. Wightman to Gail Borden, regarding the survey of lands near Live Oak Bayou, between Trespalacios and San Bernardo, and the peninsula. There have been recent requests to adjust league plots, and Wightman argues that as the original surveyor of those plots, he should should be responsible for making any adjustments. Wightman also identifies several land owners from which survey fees have not been collected.
Date: April 17, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
Date: April 5, 1830
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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., April 24, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Tone informs Borden that he has selected three leagues of land in Austin's lower colony on behalf of Amos Pollard, A. C. Holmes, and John Tyler. Tone asks Borden to record these selections in the land office, and to send twenty-four sheets of stamp paper.
Date: April 24, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, in which Gazley reports on the circumstances leading up to a land dispute between Charles S. Smith and Mr. Harman. Gazley requests that Borden refrain from moving forward on any paperwork until the survey notes and any evidence from Capt. Sims is presented to the land office.
Date: May 11, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, regarding the formal response of the Mexican President Pro tempore to the resolution passed by the inhabitants of Gonzales in July of 1834 which contained suggestions for Constitutional reforms. The President Pro tempore of Mexico promises that the August Assembly will take the proposals of Texans into consideration, and that the people responsible for inciting rebellion will be punished.
Date: unknown
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 22, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney thanks Perry for the use of his "boy" in the completion of a challenging task. [It is unclear from this letter if "boy" is a diminutive way of addressing a male slave or if "boy" actually refers to Perry's son.]
Date: October 22, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cos describes his surprise at learning that Austin is the Commander of the Texas Revolutionary Army. Cos accuses Austin of ignorance and impatience and refuses to acknowledge the Federal Army of Texas as a legitimate entity. Ugartechea writes with directions to suspend dispensing lands until the revolutionary conflict is over, and that any land titles acquired during this time will not be legally ac… more
Date: October 18, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Gail Borden Jr., April 21, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Gail Borden Jr., in which Rhoads requests that Borden expedite the transfer of deeds (for the parties he is representing in the acquisition of three leagues of land). He is willing to wait if Col. Austin or Mr. Williams are expected to return soon, so that they can point out more valuable leagues than the ones he has selected.
Date: April 21, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
Date: March 18, 1830
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