[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]

One of 91 letters 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 Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin informs Borden that Alfred J. [Northey] is interested in purchasing a league of land. Austin requests a certificate of reception, an order of survey for Mr. Chrisman, and the transfer of fees to Austin's account.

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1 p. ; 28 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. May 11, 1835.

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Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin informs Borden that Alfred J. [Northey] is interested in purchasing a league of land. Austin requests a certificate of reception, an order of survey for Mr. Chrisman, and the transfer of fees to Austin's account.

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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_01678
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth217683

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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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  • May 11, 1835

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[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835], letter, May 11, 1835; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth217683/: accessed March 18, 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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