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[Transcript of letter from Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin, June 29, 1794]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas to Moses Austin concerning land warrants. Ruston gives Austin permission to begin surveying the land covered by the warrants as well as any additional vacant land.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin, July 22, 1794]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin inquiring about Austin's response to Ruston's letter from 1794-06-29 concerning land warrants.
[Transcript of translated copy of Commandant Vallé's permit to Moses Austin to settle families in Upper Louisiana, January 27, 1791]
Copied transcription of translation of Commandant Vallé's permit to Moses Austin to settle families in Upper Louisiana. This permit allowed Moses Austin to bring 30 families to settle in Upper Louisiana.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Mary Ruston, June 15, 1797]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Mrs. Mary Ruston concerning the settlement of lead mine accounts.
[Transcript of notice of partnership dissolution between Stephen Austin, Moses Austin, and Thomas Ruston, June 15, 1797]
Copy of transcript of a notice dissolving a business partnership between Stephen Austin, Moses Austin, and Thomas Ruston. Brothers Stephen and Moses Austin continued in the lead mining business in Virginia after the dissolution of this partnership.
[Transcript of agreement between Stephen Austin and his brother Moses Austin, July 20, 1797]
Copy of transcript of agreement between Stephen Austin and his brother Moses Austin concerning the settlement of the account of Stephen Austin Co. and Moses Austin Co. This agreement addresses adjusting balances due and settling disputes concerning interest accounts.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, August 3, 1798]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin concerning transfer of money from Stephen Austin to James Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, December 28, 1798]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin concerning staffing matters and the food supply at the mines in Virginia.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, March 8, 1799]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin informing James of Charles Austin's departure for Richmond and then the lead mines. Stephen Austin also discusses business matters of the mines.
[Transcript of receipt of payment from Mr. Austin to William Morrison for one slave, June 26, 1799]
Copy of receipt for a slave purchased by Mr. Austin from William Morrison for $361 at Mr. Fenwicks sales.
[Transcript of statment giving land surveys and warrants from Moses Austin to John D. Blanchard and George Lauman, July 18, 1797]
Copy of transcript for a statement giving land surveys and warrants from Moses Austin to John D. Blanchard and George Lauman in Virginia.
[Transcript of Mary Austin's Cookbook, March 13, 1813]
Photocopy of transcript of a cookbook given to Mary Brown Austin, on March 13, 1813. Many of the recipes are attributed to Mary Slater.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, in which he forwards a letter he had previously written to colleagues in Missouri regarding investment opportunities in California. Austin further proposes that the Mexican government, as part of broader colonization efforts, complete construction of a canal or wagon road that connects the Colorado River in California to the Missouri River.
[Transcript of official account of events by Stephen F. Austin regarding Keep vs. Groce, and the establishment of the Court of Alcaldes]
Copy of transcript for an official account of events by Stephen F. Austin regarding Keep vs. Groce, and the establishment of the Alcaldes Court.
[Transcript of court proceedings in the case of Keep vs. Groce]
Copy of transcript for court proceedings in the case of Keep vs. Groce. A petition was filed on behalf of keep against Groce for breach of contract, Groce denied Keep's allegations and a trial followed. The proceedings include witness depositions. Witnesses include: R.M. O'Neal, Ay Buckner, William Morton, Kinchen Holliman, John Little, William Scott, Simon Miller, John Andrews, A.H. Philips, J.R. Clarke, Stephen Richardson, Warren Buford, James Cummings.
[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter of from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCalla provides a recommendation for David C. Black.
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for order to pay Elias R. Wightman according to the agreement o
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison, January 2, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Savage include: Thomas A. Smith, William Savage, Hiram Savage, and John M. Savage.
[Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo, January 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo, on January 15, 1830, giving all the rights to sell Liendo's land to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland, February 19, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: John Sutherland, William Manifee, William Heard, Joseph Rector, William Pride, Jesse White, Benjamin S. White, Samuel Rogers, Robert G. Grozier.
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: William Haskins, Pulaski Dudley and Mary Smith. Also included are rough descriptions of where each families' league is located.
[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 7, 1830, discussing a soldier who has defected, and the death of an Indian while traveling.
[Transcript of Letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, March 8, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carbajal requests a couple of dozen copies of Austin's new map of Texas for Virginia families interested in settling in Texas. Carjabal also informs Austin that he has several hundred bibles that were translated into Spanish by the Bishop of Madrid and wonders if Austin would be willing to sell or give away as many as he can.
[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing a map created by the author.
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, March 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing one of the first maps of Texas, which is nearly accurate.
[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carithers informs Austin that his absence was caused by prolonged suffering of a stomach disorder, and that he recovered enough to make the move to the Texas. Carithers also informs Austin that his son-in-law will traveling ahead in hopes of establishing a factory there, and requests that Austin provide information and assistance.
[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
[Transcript of Letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, on March 18, 1830, discussing the lack of supplies needed for colonists to survive.
[Transcript of Letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, asking Austin to look into the sale of two mules.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1830]
Copy of a transcript of a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, on March 24, 1830, discussing a man who will receive and sell coffee and cattle.
[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
[Transcript of Invoice for Shipping and Freight payable to William C. Carpenter, April 17, 1830]
Copy of transcript for an invoice for shipping and freight charged to James F. Perry and payable to William C. Carpenter. Freight includes steel, fire irons, a mattress, lead, and an anvil.
[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram informs Austin of his father-in-law, brother-in-law and his own intentions to settle in Texas. Ingram also specifies which leagues each man would prefer and requests that Austin do whatever is in his power to secure those lands.
[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall, April 27, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Royall's lands. Families represented by Royall include: Thacker W. Winter, John Caldwell, and Washington Caldwell.
[Transcript of Letter from María Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, April 29, 1830]
Copy of a transcript of a letter from María Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, on April 29, 1830, discussing her attempts to sell the land she inherited, and asking that Austin inform her son what she is doing.
[Transcript of Letter from William P. Grayson and William Prentiss to Col. Wallace, May 8, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Grayson and William Prentiss, in which they request further information from Col. Wallace regarding business opportunities in Texas.
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