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[Transcript of Letter from Baker and Bordens to W. C. White and James F. Perry, January 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Baker and Bordens to W. C. White and James F. Perry, concerning an application to establish a press. Baker and Bordens request White and Perry's assistance by providing their written endorsement of the enterprise.

Date: January 29, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from David Silcriggs to Gail Borden, January 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from David Silcriggs to Gail Borden, in which Silcriggs asks Borden to draw a lot on his behalf and to write regarding the associated expenses.

Date: January 29, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from William Barret Travis to Gail Borden, March 28, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Barret Travis to Gail Borden, in which Travis introduces Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Stockton and informs Borden that they are in search of information about land granted to C. C. Dyer.

Date: March 28, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Gail Borden, March 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Gail Borden, in which Sims requests plotting paper in order to complete his survey work, as well as, a sketch from survey work done on the head of the Navordad and Buckners Creek.

Date: March 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., April 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., in which he describes details pertaining to land surveys done below Old San Antonio Road and west of the Colorado River. Sims also asks Borden to send a sketch of surveys done on the Navidad so that he can identify vacant lands and survey those areas.

Date: April 20, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides a character reference for J. W. Clement.

Date: April 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, in which Burleson provides a letter of reference for his nephew, Joseph Burleson, and Joseph's father. James Burleson points out that Joseph and his father have been citizens for a year, and that the land they have applied for has already been surveyed.

Date: April 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, April 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides character references for two men from Mississippi, Mr. McKentzay and Mr. Hamilton, and asks Borden to assist them in obtaining land.

Date: May 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Gail Borden to Mr. Cole, December 2, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden to Mr. Cole, in which Borden explains that he has been unable to perform the surveying task that Cole requested for reasons that will be explained by his proxy, Mr. Cave. Borden also assures Cole that Cave is capable of doing the work.

Date: December 2, 1834

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from W. Cave to Gale Borden, February 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. Cave to Gale Borden, in which Cave reports on his land survey of the Jackson property.

Date: February 17, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Isham B. Philips to Gail Borden, July 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Isham B. Philips to Gail Borden, in which Philips inquires about vacant land on the West side of the Colorado River.

Date: July 23, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from R. Jones to Joseph Baker and Company, April 14, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R. Jones to Joseph Baker and Company, in which Jones encloses a list of persons interested in subscribing to the Telegraph. He remarks that he has taken a free copy of the Telegraph as compensation for finding subscribers.

Date: April 14, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from A. Ponton to Mr. Borden, February 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Ponton to Mr. Borden, in which Ponton requests information regarding his father's deed. Ponton reports that he has written several times in order to obtain the deed and that he has not received any news.

Date: February 13, 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 Josh. Nelson to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Josh. Nelson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nelson provides a character reference for Doctor Amos Pollard. Pollard is interested in settling in the Austin Colony. Nelson also provides an introduction for Asabel C. Holmes, a gentlemen from New Hampshire interested in becoming a citizen of Texas.

Date: April 2, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from H. L. Cooke to Gail Borden, April 2, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. L. Cooke to Gail Borden, in which Cooke requests Borden's assistance securing a league of land on the peninsula.

Date: April 2, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, May 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, in which Hardin describes the circumstances under which he received his league of land in the Austin Colony. Hardin informs Borden that he plans to sell the league to Mr. Craghead and requests that Borden send him a receipt for closing costs.

Date: May 4, 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 Jared E. Groce to Gail Borden, May 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jared E. Groce to Gail Borden, in which Groce describes the location of a league of land and asks Borden to hold it in his name until he arrives at the land office.

Date: May 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimmitt to S. M. Williams, June 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimmitt to S. M. Williams, in which Dimmitt instructs Williams to send his land title via G. Sutherland.

Date: June 4, 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 J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides a character reference for Major Norton and asks Austin to assist Norton in locating information on settling and acquiring land in Texas.

Date: March 23, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Patrick requests survey or map information concerning the meandering of the San Jacinto River between several leagues of private land. Patrick promises to compensate Borden for his trouble.

Date: March 23, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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