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[Transcript of Letter from Charles Messer to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Messer to Gail Borden, in which Messer requests that Borden enter his name for the league that was formerly reserved for G. W. Casto.

Date: July 27, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Jefferson George to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jefferson George to Gail Borden, in which George introduces Thomas J. Williams and asks that Borden file Williams application for a league of land near Matagorda. George also requests information regarding the forfeiture of Mr. Tones league.

Date: July 27, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Asa Brigham to James F. Perry, July 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Asa Brigham to James F. Perry, in which Brigham writes that Perry has been appointed to the position of 1st Regidor, during Walter C. White's absence. Brigham informs Perry of the responsibilities of the position and announces that Joseph Sims will be appointed 2nd Regidor.

Date: July 29, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, July 17, 1818]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on July 17, 1818, informing him of the receipt of one of his letters, the delivery of coffee and flour, and the arrival of Austin's son Stephen F. Austin.

Date: July 17, 1818

Creator: Austin, Moses

[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 letter from James Hamilton to James F. Perry, July 5, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Hamilton to James F. Perry informing Perry that he will be out of town for a month, should he try to write about the land deal with Bee. Hamilton also attempts to find an alternate means of paying Perry, since Green did not hold up his contact to deliver Hamilton's payment on behalf of Bee to Perry.

Date: July 5, 1837

[Transcript of an Invoice for Coffee, July 10, 1810]

Copy of transcript of an invoice for barrels of coffee, shipped by Moses Austin from New York to Louisiana, on July 10, 1810.

Date: July 10, 1810

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, on July 6, 1838, discussing a school for Perry's son Stephen in Steubenville, Ohio. Pilgrim also discusses what he did for the Fourth of July.

Date: July 6, 1838

Creator: Pilgrim, Thomas J.

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Samuel Williams, July 8, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Samuel Williams, on July 8, 1830, reminding him to do follow his instructions regarding the upcoming election.

Date: July 8, 1830

Creator: Músquiz, Ramón

[Transcript of Letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, telling him to march to Nacogdoches as soon as possible, and informing Austin that he has recently been there himself.

Date: July 10, 1830

Creator: Cosio, Mariano

[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Chovell to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Chovell to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, informing him of the difficult journey from Barra de Santiago to Matagorda, resulting in a delay.

Date: July 10, 1830

Creator: Chovell, Rafael

[Transcript of Letter from R. W. Wells to J. F. and S. Perry, July 21, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R. W. Wells to James F. Perry and S. Perry, in which Wells explains that he has been tasked with collecting a debt but that he is experiencing difficulty in locating the necesssary persons. Wells acknowledges Perry's desire to avoid frivolous lawsuits, but informs Perry that Campbell is completely insolvent and requests direction regarding whether or not to sue Campbell once he is found.

Date: July 21, 1830

[Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Patton informs Austin of his intention to immigrate to Texas and requests information regarding duty fees, regulations for indenturing African-American persons and minors, and necessary supplies.

Date: July 12, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, July 13, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bent provides a reference for Rubin B. Newman and requests further information about the country.

Date: July 13, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, July 20, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, in which McFarland informs Austin of his intentions to visit the colony in the coming year, and extends his friendship.

Date: July 20, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 26, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren indicates his intention to take possession of the Phelps league, and his continued interest in the league on Clear Creek.

Date: July 26, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, July 27, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, in which Evans reports that he has so far been unable to complete the survey of David Harris' league and the meandering of the San Jacinto River due to a prolonged illness. Evans has attached his field notes and rough calculations of several leagues and asks Austin to speak to the Alcalde on his behalf at the next meeting of the Ayuntamiento.

Date: July 27, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren expresses his concern over the extensive amount of time it has taken Austin, and other bureaucratic elements, to make a decision concerning the Phelps.

Date: July 30, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, July 31, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sylvester informs Austin that he is suffering from persistent and severe lung inflammation which is keeping him from discussing matters in person. Murphy indicates that he is aware that Warren D.C. Hall has taken possession of the Phelps Tract and that based on prior negotiations, Murphy feels that he should be given the Clear Creek tract.

Date: July 31, 1831

[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.

Date: July 6, 1832

[Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on July 7, 1832, asking Austin to subdue the rebels in Texas.

Date: July 7, 1832

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.