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[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews reports that the bill of lading should be arriving soon and the document will enable Perry will able to recover the financial losses incurred when several items of his merchandise, being shipped on the Empress, were thrown overboard. Andrews also reports that an angry customer broke in to his store, and that his cook was taken away by Mr. Randon.

Date: October 26, 1834

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Brazoria, July 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Ayuntamiento, in which Perfecto de Cos expresses his concern regarding the lack of law enforcement in Texas. Perfecto de Cos argues that the Ayunamiento should convince Texas citizens of the security benefits of Mexican military presence in Texas.

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John Gordon to John P. Borden, March 16, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Gordon to John P. Borden, in which Gordon applies for the position of "Texas Planter" at San Felipe.

Date: March 16, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, May 16, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, in which Copeland requests investigation of public records pertaining to sale of the Dewees land. Copeland also requests information on the completion of land surveys near the Navidad River.

Date: May 16, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James P. Caldwell to Gail Borden, June 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James P. Caldwell to Gail Borden, in which Caldwell requests a certificate of transfer from the land office documenting the transfer of ownership for land owned by the late Mr. Gray to Henry W. Munson.

Date: June 10, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. Gordon to Messrs Baker and Bardens, June 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Gordon to Messrs Baker and Bardens, in which Gordon informs Baker and Bardens of his plans to travel to San Felipe in July. Gordon also requests information on the estimated delivery of a printing machine.

Date: June 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 8, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which he introduces A. C. Ainsworth. Austin describes the rough boundaries of the quarter league that Ainsworth is interested in purchasing and requests that Borden provide assistance in determining the availability of that area.

Date: May 8, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, July 18th, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, in which Wallace requests information on how to obtain the title to his league and the associated costs.

Date: July 18, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from W. C. White to Gail Borden, Jr., May 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. C. White to Gail Borden, Jr., in which White provides a character reference for [P. T. Phillips] and asks Borden to provide assistance in locating the tract of land on the Colorado River that was originally granted to William Cooper.

Date: May 17, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, in which Jameson encloses a survey of land requested by Major Harald. Jameson also requests that Borden adds an entry in the land office regarding the existence of roughly two-hundred acres of timber on Deer Creek.

Date: May 11, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 23, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews informs Perry that he is prepared to send insurance paperwork as soon as he receives the name of the intended recipient. Andrews also reports that there is a bar of iron and a letter from Mexico waiting for Perry.

Date: October 23, 1834

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, January 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, in which Jameson applies to Borden for a land survey on behalf of Samuel Damon. Jameson describes the location of the league and provides the names of two references for Damon.

Date: January 11, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, February 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, in which Jones provides a character reference for Henry Leach and asks Perry to assist Leach in brokering his bill of exchange. Jones also informs Perry of his intention to sell his land in order to re-establish his mercantile business, and offers to pay off his remaining debt to Perry by selling his three Negro servants.

Date: February 15, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John M. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, January 14, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which John M. Austin inquires about his possible relation to Moses and Stephen F. Austin. John Austin also asks for information regarding regarding immigration to and settlement within in the Austin Colony.

Date: January 14, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, December 2, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, in which Perry acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Maxwell's letter inquiring about her husband. Perry also explains that he has delayed in responding in the hope that he would receive news of Maxwell or her from him personally. Perry informs Mrs. Maxwell that proceeds from the sale of several of her husband's items that were left with Mr. Somerville in San Felipe, will be sent to the family directly. Perry promises to write immediat… more

Date: December 3, 1834

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Stephen F. Austin, January 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Jameson requests the field notes from the survey of land on Chocolate Bayou that was granted to Angier, Bradley, and Hall.

Date: March 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Elias R. Wightman to Gail Borden, April 17, 1835]

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

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[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.

Date: February 15, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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