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[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, January 20, 1833]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan asks Perry to provide direction to the company responsible for shipping the goods he has recently purchased. Bryan also provides information about the status of his business and and asks that perry bring his horse and some salt as soon as he can make it to the colony.
Date: January 20, 1833

[Transcript of Letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, September 1, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, concerning a case filed against Stephen F. Austin by Mr. Bradley for a debt of seven-hundred dollars and asks for advice on the appropriate course of action. Bryan informs Perry that if the debt is not paid soon, Bradley will put out an execution order for Austin.
Date: September 1, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, October 21, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, in which Marsh explains that he traded Joseph Powell four hundred and eighteen dollars worth of goods for a title on two hundred acres in Texas. Marsh expresses his recent doubts on the legitimacy of the title and hopes that Austin can legitimize his land claims, or help to locate Powell for prosecution.
Date: October 21, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, August 28, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, in which Stamps asks Austin to confirm the death of Mr. McLaughlin. Stamps is interested in recovering money that McLaughlin borrowed but never repaid. Stamps also asks Austin for confirmation that Baker Larkin is dead in order to relieve the Larkin's family of the uncertainty, as well as, to provide some description of the character of Charles Pulsom.
Date: August 28, 1832
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