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[Transcript of Document Appointing an Attorney, July 27, 1818]

Copy of transcript of a legal document appointing William Davis to act as John Brickey's attorney.

Date: July 27, 1818

Creator: Brickey, John

[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 Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.

Date: April 15, 1834

[Transcript of letter from Felix Robertson to Stephen F. Austin, December 3, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Felix Robertson to Stephen F. Austin, introducing P. Bertrand, who is looking to settle in Texas.

Date: December 3, 1829

[Transcript of letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, January 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore introduces himself to Austin and describes his plans for immigration.

Date: January 1832

[Transcript of Letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1836, introducing Colonel A. S. Thurston.

Date: October 28, 1836

Creator: Childress, George C.

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.

Date: August 4, 1836

Creator: Fisher, George

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.

Date: July 30, 1836

Creator: Fisher, George

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.

Date: November 15, 1801

[Transcript of letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 28, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin introducing Mr. Bertrand from Nashville, TN.

Date: December 28, 1829

[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, commending his son, John A. Rogers, Jr., and stating his opinion on Texas' war with Mexico.

Date: July 17, 1836

Creator: Rogers, John A., Sr.

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 2, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin informs Austin that he will soon immigrate to Texas and hopes to select ten to twenty thousand acres. Martin also provides a reference for his friend, Major Dougherty.

Date: March 2, 1833

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.

Date: March 8, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, July 23, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Saucedo, on July 23, 1828, discussing the discovery of people who had assassinated an important figure living in Texas, and asking that the appropriate measures by followed.

Date: July 23, 1828

Creator: Saucedo, José Antonio

[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin discussing land claims, the lead business, and the news that while there is no war yet, an embargo will continue until June.

Date: April 26, 1808

[Transcript of letter from P.W. Grayson to David Burnet, November 3, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. W. Grayson to David Burnet concerning the United States' acknowledgement of Texas's independence in addition to other matters.

Date: November 3, 1836

[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, October 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, on October 22, 1830. Bean has discovered that the government is paying Indians to move west of the Mississippi River, and he wonders if the Indians will attempt to retake their lands in Texas.

Date: October 22, 1830

Creator: Bean, Peter Elias

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, on March 3, 1836, urging the Texans to declare independence from Mexico, and telling of the support from the United States.

Date: March 3, 1836

Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.

Date: January 20, 1836

Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 3, 1826, discussing the family life of Peter Elias Bean, including whether or not he was legally married to the woman he was living with, and the number of sons he has.

Date: August 3, 1826

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 24, 1836, discussing the engraving of treasury notes for the Republic of Texas.

Date: February 24, 1836

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, February 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, on February 18, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States, and Nashville in particular.

Date: February 18, 1836