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The Victoria Advocate. (Victoria, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1876

Weekly newspaper from Victoria, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising. The paper is "A Democratic Journal."

Date: November 16, 1876

Creator: Linn, E. D.

Item Type: Newspaper

The Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Tex.), Vol. 76, Ed. 1 Friday, May 29, 1925

Weekly newspaper from Victoria, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: May 29, 1925

Creator: Morris, Leopold

Item Type: Newspaper

The Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, January 22, 1926

Weekly newspaper from Victoria, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: January 22, 1926

Creator: Morris, Leopold

Item Type: Newspaper

[Two receipts for moneys paid to Eduard Schneider, February, 1844]

Two receipts for moneys paid to Eduard Schneider. One for 25 francs dated Feb. 26 and one for the balance of his surety (nine francs, 50 cents) dated Feb. 28, 1844. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Date: February 26, 1844

Creator: Schneider, Eduard

Item Type: Text

[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.

Date: March 20, 1830

Creator: García, José Valentín

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown rec… more

Date: November 25, 1836

Item Type: Text

[Transcript of letter Thomas J. Rusk to William E. Wallace, July 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Brigadier General Thomas J. Rusk to Captain William E. Wallace ordering Wallace to move his company to De Leon's Rancho on Garcitas Creek where he will join Captain William H. Smith's company. Rusk also orders Wallace to arrest any men who attempt to desert the army.

Date: July 5, 1836

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from T. J. Rusk to J. W. E. Wallace, July 19, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Brigadier General Thomas J. Rusk to Captain J. W. E. Wallace giving orders for Wallace to take a portion of his company to pursue a group of Indians.

Date: July 19, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of table of contents from Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album, and a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Andrew Jackson, July 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for the table of contents for Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album. The document also includes a copy of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Jackson, in which Austin encourages the United States to mediate in ending the war between Texas and Mexico.

Date: July 4, 1836

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.

Date: 1837?

Item Type: Text

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Saucedo, March 18, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Saucedo, on March 18, 1826, discussing a trip to Galveston, and a dispute over the sale of a donkey from Thomas Grey to Martín De Léon.

Date: March 18, 1826

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Jorge Fisher to the editors of the "Guide of the People", July 14, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jorge Fisher to the editors of the "Guide of the People" enclosing a note from Manuel de Mier y Terán.

Date: July 14, 1831

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter Concerning the Colony of Brazoria]

Copy of transcript for a letter, discussing the colony of Brazoria, which is experiencing civil unrest, and the men they plan to send, including Santa Anna. They report that the civil unrest was caused by only a few men, and that the colony feels patriotically towards Mexico.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Text