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[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to David G. Burnet, September 11, 1836]

Lorenzo de Zavala to David G. Burnet: Correspondence indicating that Zavala will be able to join the Cabinet's next meeting. Buffalo Bayou, September 11, 1836. (Photographic copies)

Date: September 11, 1836

Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836

[Transcript of a Draft of Treasury Notes, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a draft of treasury notes, written by Stephen F. Austin on December 1, 1836.

Date: December 1, 1836

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

[Transcript of a Letter, January 10-12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter, written between January 10 and 12, 1836, discussing a loan the Americans settled in Texas have received from the United States government, and the troops they expect to receive soon.

Date: [1836-01-10..1836-01-12]

[Transcript of a Loan Agreement, April 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript of an outline of a loan agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas, on April 2, 1936, describing how the loans could be repaid with land.

Date: April 2, 1836

[Transcript of a Promissory Note for the Government of Texas, January 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript of a promissory note promising a loan of $200,000, paid by lenders, to the government of Texas.

Date: January 18, 1836

[Transcript of a Receipt from J. Delaup to Stephen F. Austin, June 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a receipt for a subscription to a newspaper, from J. Delaup to Stephen F. Austin, on June 16, 1836.

Date: June 16, 1836

Creator: Delaup, J.

[Transcript of an Announcement from Sam Houston, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript an announcement from Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, and noting that the citizens of the Republic of Texas have voted nearly unanimously to become a state.

Date: November 18, 1836

Creator: Houston, Samuel

[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Yates, discussing the likelihood of Texas being allowed to join the United States.

Date: April 15, 1836

[Transcript of an incomplete letter from [Stephen F. Austin], April 9, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an in complete letter from Stephen F. Austin outlining his powers as commissioner to procure loans for the Republic of Texas and outlining the terms of such loans.

Date: April 9, 1836

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

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

[Transcript of Contract Between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a contract between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, on November 25, 1836, which lays out the payments Bee is to make to Austin in exchange for the land he was promised. Matthew B. Williamson, clerk of Brazoria County in 1842, confirms that this contract was indeed signed by Austin and Bee.

Date: November 25, 1836

[Transcript of Document Concerning the Schooner Brutus, January 22, 1836]

Copy of transcript of a document concerning the payment for and delivery of the schooner Brutus, on January 22, 1836.

Date: January 22, 1836

[Transcript of draft of letter from [P.W. Grayson] to [Andrew Jackson], [August 1836]]

Copy of transcript for a draft of a letter from [P.W. Grayson] to [President Andrew Jackson] concerning Texas's declaration of independence from Mexico.

Date: August 1836

[Transcript of First Page of a Letter, February 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for the first page of a letter, probably from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 16, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States.

Date: February 16, 1836

[Transcript of First Page of Loan Agreement, April 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript of the first page of a loan agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas, on April 2, 1836, outlining how loans can be repaid with land.

Date: April 2, 1836

[Transcript of Letter from A. Hotchkins to Thomas H. Avery, March 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Hotchkins to Thomas H. Avery, on March 2, 1836, introducing Colonel Lewis and Colonel Chambers.

Date: March 2, 1836

Creator: Hotchkins, A.

[Transcript of Letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William W. Wharton, January 14, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on January 14, 1836, informing them that he intends to go to New York City and buy a steam boat and fill it with troops and instruments of war, and to sail it down to Galveston to help with the Texas Revolution.

Date: January 14, 1836

Creator: Yates, A. J.

[Transcript of Letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, May 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, on May 10, 1836, discussing his inability to acquire a paper with the new Texas constitution.

Date: May 10, 1836

Creator: Yates, A. J.

[Transcript of Letter from Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 22, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on January 22, 1836, informing them that any money they deposit in certain banks will be credited to the government of Texas.

Date: January 22, 1836

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel E. Colton to Stephen F. Austin, November 29, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel E. Colton to Stephen F. Austin, on November 29, 1836, discussing his desire to keep his lands in Texas, despite the fact that he has been out of the country for too long and must forfeit his claims to them.

Date: November 29, 1836

Creator: Colton, Daniel E.

[Transcript of Letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, on December 15, 1836, informing Austin of an impending trip, and mentioning that he plans to settle the land at Buffalo Bayou when he gets back.

Date: December 15, 1836

Creator: Burnet, David G.

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to Stephen F. Austin, September 17, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to Stephen F. Austin, on September 17, 1836, informing him of the delivery of several bottles of alcohol and some food.

Date: September 17, 1836

Creator: Andrews, Edmund

[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .

Date: February 15, 1836

[Transcript of Letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, June 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1836, discussing the outfit of a regiment from Lexington, Kentucky, coming to Texas.

Date: June 5, 1836

Creator: Bryant, Edwin