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[Transcript of a legal document recording the history of a loan made to Stephen F. Austin by John P. Austin]
Copy of transcript for an affidavit[?] sworn by Henry Austin and witnessed and recorded by James G. Phelps. Henry's Austin's statement details a debt of cash owed and interest accrued on an advance loan made to Stephen F. Austin by John P. Austin in Mexico in 1835. Henry Austin's statement also verifies that the loan remains unpaid.
[Transcript of a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin, July 10, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin regarding business with Reed.
[Transcript of a partial account of Stephen F. Austin's estate, August 14, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a partial account statement for the estate of Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of agreement between Barnard E. Bee and James F. Perry, December 19, 1837]
Copy of transcript for an agreement between Barnard E. Bee and James F. Perry for Bee to relinquish his contract between him and Stephen F. Austin for the purchase of land, which Bee was unable to secure the payments for.
[Transcript of an excerpt of a document written by Sam M. Williams, March 20, 1847]
Copy of transcript for an excerpt of a document written by Sam M. Williams, in which Williams describes Stephen F. Austin's struggle with a severe case of Bilious fever in the fall of 1829. Williams also relays Austin's concern for poor Mexicans suffering from illness.
[Transcript of an Extract of a Letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, April 25, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, in which Burnet describes his ideas of Stephen F. Austin. Burnet praises Austin's character and offers an explanation for Austin's name slipping into relative obscurity among younger Texans, while Sam Houston rose in popularity.
[Transcript of an incomplete letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin Jr. and Co., May 1, 1839]
Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin Jr. and Co. concerning Guy M. Bryan and other matters.
[Transcript of blotter from James F. Perry's correspondence, January 11, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a page from a blotter documenting James F. Perry's correspondence from January 11, 1839. Items included a request of supplies from James Reed and Co; a letter to Thomas and Robert Baldwin concerning Stephen and Eliza; and a letter to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin.
[Transcript of copy of agreement entered into between Guy M. Bryan and Hempstead and Johnson Esq., June 6, 1844]
Copy of transcript for an agreement entered into between Guy M. Bryan, Samuel Hempstead and Robert W. Johnson concerning the division of James Bryan's New Madrid claims amongst his heirs. This a copy of a copy of a transcript of the agreement. This copy is faded and difficult to read. (See relation field for the original copy of the transcript of the document.)
[Transcript of document containing descriptions of events that occurred during 1836, April 4, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a document that records several anecdotes of events that took place in 1836, as described by Lamar (prior to his commission as Major General of the Texas army).
[Transcript of incomplete letter to Emily Austin Bryan Perry, November 24, 1837]
Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry.
[Transcript of letter from A. Sidney Johnson to W. C. Preston, January 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Sidney Johnson to W. C. Preston introducing Austin Bryan.
[Transcript of Letter from Abner S. Lipscomb to Col. James Perry, June 16, 1846]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Abner S. Lipscomb to Col. James Perry, inquiring as to Perry's willingness to sell property to Lipscomb's mother-in-law. Lipscomb also requests permission to remove cedar timber on Perry's property for use as pickets.
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, April 10, 1847]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie informs Perry that the Supreme Court is not likely to reach a verdict on the Empresario case within a desirable time frame, and that there is likely to be an upcoming trial regarding Judge Coles estate.
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, August 24, 1846]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie provides news on several legal affairs including the transfer of several Empresario land suits to Travis County for trial and Gillespie's efforts to address ongoing business matters in Bastrop.
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October 1, 1847]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie informs Perry that he received his letter which addresses allegations the late Judge John P. Coles filed against Perry before his death. Gillespie also tells Perry that the original bill filed by Coles cannot be found and the case will likely be postponed.
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October, 28, 1846]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie reports to Perry on the outcome of several civil cases involving land titles.
[Transcript of Letter from Basil G. Ijams to James F. Perry, February 14, 1843]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Basil G. Ijams to Mr. James F. Perry regarding lands Perry sold in Colorado County for taxes owed. The letter, written on behalf of Austin Bryant, informs Perry that Bryant wishes to retroactively adjust taxes owed based on the value of Texas money at the time the lands were sold.
[Transcript of letter from E. R. Wightman to Hinton Curtis, October 24, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. R. Wightman to Hinton Curtis regarding a potential land deal.
[Transcript of letter from Edward Burleson to James F. Perry, June 5, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Burleson to James F. Perry concerning a potential town site.
[Transcript of Letter from Emily Margaret Austin Perry to James F. Perry, August 26, 1847]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Margaret Austin Perry to James F. Perry, in which Emily Perry let's her husband know she has arrived at her current destination, with their daughter, safely but that the trip home will require a detour due to outbreaks of fever around the Bastrop area. Emily Perry also provides a list of tasks that need to be tended to in her absence (preserves, garden, weather boarding, etc.).
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, November 8, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry concerning the delivery of a letter and the sale of a steer.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan, February 28, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan in which Hammeken recounts events from Hammeken's long acquaintance with Stephen F. Austin. Subjects include: Hammeken's plan to help Austin escape from one of several prisons where he was detained, Austin's views on statehood and independence, Austin's death, and general reflections on Austin's character.
[Transcript of Letter from Haml White to James F. Perry, January 20, 1848]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Haml White to James F. Perry, in which White informs Perry that he does not have cash but would like to settle his debt to Perry either by handing over his home or by paying in negro slaves.
[Transcript of Letter from Haml White to James F. Perry, September 16, 1841]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Haml White to James F. Perry requesting the ability to pay off cash debts owed to Perry by bartering corn, horses, and one slave.
[Transcript of Letter from Israel McGrady to James F. Perry, November 25, 1850]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Israel McGrady to James F. Perry, in which McGrady asks, on behalf of Dr. W. C. Ashburn, if Perry will sell one-hundred and fifty acres of his land at one dollar an acre.
[Transcript of letter from J. H. Moore to James F. Perry, February 4, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. H. Moore to James F. Perry regarding a transfer from Moore's account on William Parker's estate to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Howard to Guy Bryant, March 4, 1845]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Howard to Guy Bryant in which Howard, on behalf of the Galveston Lyceum, proposes to commemorate the birth day of Stephen F. Austin in the calender. Howard appeals to Bryant for additional information about Austin that are not included in histories of the country.
[Transcript of letter from James Anson Dunn to Rev. Mr. McClain, January 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Anson Dunn to Rev. Mr. McClain introducing M. Austin Bryan.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Austin to James Reed, April 1, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed relaying news of Monroe Edwards's trial.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville, June 18, 1841]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville regarding the collection of a note Perry holds on Benjamin Tennell.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee, November 15, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee discussing the relinquishment of Bee's contract for two leagues of land.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Capt. Bartlet Sims, May 6, 1847]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Capt. Bartlet Sims, in which Perry offers to sell the land that Sims currently lives on to him for one dollar per acre - to be paid in part with negro slaves at cash price and in part in cash. Perry also informs Sims that the court case involving the land in question has not been decided upon.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Charles Beatty, May 27, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Charles Beatty, in which [Perry] discusses the education of his children, Eliza and Samuel Stephen.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Charles C. Beaty, January 7, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Charles C. Beaty, in which Perry inquires about his daughter, Eliza's, education.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Dowell and Adams, October 31, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Doswell and Adams regarding an advertisement for land that Perry wishes to sell.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. J. B. Miller, March 7, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. J. B. Miller regarding the collection of notes and reporting on Moses Austin Bryan's time in Washington D. C.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to General McGrady, Jr., January 9, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to General McGrady, Jr., in which Perry offers advice about moving to Texas.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Guy M. Bryan, April 5, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Guy M. Bryan, in which [Perry] outlines Bryan's budget for him while he is away at school.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, in which Perry provides a short biography of Bryan's grandfather, as well as, advice regarding business and legal matters.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to H. Austin, no date]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to H. Austin concerning the sale of land to General Hamilton.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephew, no date]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephew regarding the transfer of money and other family matters.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews, May 5, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews concerning the transfer of money to them, in addition to a brief discussion of new trade with Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews, September 13, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews regarding their business proposition to bring a steam boat to run on the Texas rivers.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Horatio Chrisman, March 28, 1841]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Horatio Chrisman regarding a land purchase Robert Stevenson wishes to make.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to J. W. Newton, May 29, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to J. W. Newton inquiring about James Bryan's estate.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to James Reed and Co., January 5, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed and Co. regarding the sale of his cotton crop.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed, August 17,1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed regarding business matters and a requesting to sell his shares in the steamboat, The Columbia.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to James Reed, December 2, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed regarding a shipment of cotton and other business matters.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed, June 25, 1841]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed concerning timber Reed illegally took from [Perry's] land.
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