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

One of 91 items in the series: Austin Papers: Series IV, 1834-1835 (1 of 2) available on this site.

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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.

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1 p. ; 28 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. April 25, 1835.

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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.

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1 p. ; 28 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 2Q415
  • Accession or Local Control No: e_sfa_01668
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth217673

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Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers

Personal and official records of Moses Austin and his son Stephen F. Austin, also known as "The Father of Texas." They cover significant events in Texas history, from colonization and the revolution to the early Republic of Texas.

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  • April 25, 1835

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[Transcript of Letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835], letter, April 25, 1835; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth217673/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.

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