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[Transcript of Letter, July 6, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter, on July 6, 1832, discussing a man who intercepted several letters directed to the Velasco Fort, and discussing rebels who want to make Texas independent.
[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Mexia, July 18, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter to José Antonio Mexia, on July 18, 1832, discussing the naturalized Mexican citizens who claim that they are not rebelling but are instead speaking out against the government.
[Transcript of Letter from John Austin, July 23, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin, on July 23, 1832, discussing a man who works at a port and is asking that his job not be taken away.
[Transcript of Supplement to El Nacional, Number 79, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a supplement to "El Nacional" number 79, which contains the official news of Texas.
[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton recommending that Dr. S. B. Dickinson and J. M. Wolfe be considered citizens of Texas from December 23, 1835 given their efforts to raise money and other involvement in achieving Texas's independence.
[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 recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers requesting that they deliver a letter to the Mexican Consul in New Orleans in order to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Mexican Consul, Francisco Pizarro Martinez outlining terms for the exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Toro to Santa Anna, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Toro to his brother-in-law, Santa Anna. This copy of the letter includes a note from Stephen F. Austin, which states that the original letter was sent by Captain Patton to Santa Anna by order of Sam Houston.
[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.
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, on March 21, 1836, discussing the battle of the Alamo from the Mexican point of view.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning his travel plans and giving an update about Santa Anna's actions in Mexico.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, February 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, concerning Mr. Maxwell. Perry describes his efforts to gather information concerning Maxwell's whereabouts and activities.
[Transcript of Resolutions of Nacogdoches, 1835]
Copy of transcript for Resolutions of Nacogdoches, in which citizens of the jurisdictions of Gonzales, Mina, Austin, Matagorda, and Columbia have recommended that a convention of Texas be called to discuss the changing political climate in Mexico and Mexico's relationship to the citizens of Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
[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.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 5, 1836, discussing his ideas to keep Matamoros from falling into the hands of the Mexican government.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Señor Paduani, November 8, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Señor Paduani, on November 8, 1836, informing him that a letter to Santa Anna has been withheld by Sam Houston.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Jose Miguel de Arciniega, January 6, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Jose Miguel de Arciniega responding to Arciniega's letter regarding questions concerning land titles.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, October 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry confirming that The Nelson arrived with Perry's goods, advising Perry to enter into raising livestock once he is in Texas, and informing Perry that he will be in Saltillo until June.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F. Austin, June 8, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Mary relays a few world events, asks Stephen to "be firm against slavery," and discusses her own desires to move to Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from Michael Muldoon to the colony of Austin, September 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Michael Muldoon to the colony of Austin, on September 4, 1832, discussing an untrue rumor that he had to quit his position as a clergyman in the colony of Brazoria. He expresses his faith that had this happened, the government would have responded accordingly.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, May 10, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, in which Austin discusses miniatures he has sent to Perry and the possibility of giving Perry a power of attorney if he is detained by the Mexican government for long. Austin also comments on the political situation in Mexico, predicting that there may be another civil war.
[Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress discussing the infringement of their rights by the Mexican military and government and requesting that Stephen F. Austin be released since neither his nor their actions constitute treason.
[Transcript of Letter, March 28, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter, on March 28, 1835, from a man who lives in Bexar, who is asking to receive a gazette from Brazoria, Texas.
[Transcript of letter from James Bowie to James B. Miller, June 22, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bowie to James B. Miller.
[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from James F. Perry, stating that Stephen F. Austin has arrived home after leaving Mexico City on July 13, 1835.
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Samuel M. Williams, February 10, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Samuel M. Williams regarding the settlement of Stephen F. Austin's estate. Perry also passes along news from Texas to Williams, including the passing of Stephen F. Austin, Jr., son of James E. B. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 13, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 13, 1836, discussing opinions about the Texas blockade of Matamoros. He goes on to discuss the upkeep of his newspaper, the Correo Atlántico.
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