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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, in which Austin reports on the progress of the cause of Texas Independence. Austin describes the support he received in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee, including donations to cover the cost of arming and transporting army volunteers.
Date: February 16, 1836
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, in which the commissioners discuss a proposal to travel to purchase a steamboat for protection of the coastlines and to ensure safe transportation of troops, immigrants and supplies. Over the course of the correspondence, the commissioners agree on the total amount and terms of the loan that will pay for the vessel.
Date: January 21, 1836
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 22, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, in which Ayers informs Borden that Judge Ewing is planning to travel to his home in the next week and requests that the Hanks and Shaw deeds be drawn up before that time.
Date: July 22, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 12, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, in which Ayers requests Borden's assistance in storing and locating survey field notes for the league that he has cleared. Ayers also requests that Borden have the deeds drawn up and sent to the judge.
Date: July 12, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Offitt provides details on settled and outstanding surveyor payments related to securing his land title. Offitt offers that Austin can payment until all documentation supporting Offitt's land titles meets Austin's satisfaction. [On the second page of the letter, there is an annotation by Stephen F. Austin noting that he chose to withhold payment until the Offitt sent him a receipt.]
Date: July 12, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: 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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: 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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: 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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: 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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: 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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and W. Grayson, in which Austin informs Miller and Grayson of his plans to return to Texas and expresses his belief that General Santa Anna is a friend to Texas. Austin also reports that that federal reforms taking place in Mexico could result in statehood for Texas and advises against further disturbances.
Date: May 13, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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