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- [Transcript of Letter from José María de Aguirre, September 12, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José María de Aguirre to a political chief, on September 12, 1835, discussing men who want to acquire land from the government, but were unable to due to a new law.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mateo Ahumada to the Governor of Coahuila and Tejas, July 23, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mateo Ahumada to the governor of Coahuila and Tejas, on July 23, 1828, discussing the possible transfer of prisoners from one government to another.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Ygnacio de Alcala to José Antonio Navarro, January 22, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Ygnacio de Alcala to José Antonio Navarro, on January 22, 1831, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin.
- [Letter from Miguel Ramos Arizpe to Lorenzo de Zavala, May 26, 1827]
- Miguel Ramos Arispe to Lorenzo de Zavala: On avoiding the display of political differences and forwarding the response of the Guardian of a Franciscan convent to the Provincial. Mexico, May 26, 1827.
- [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 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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 1, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 1, 1833, presenting the reasons Texas should be admitted as a state within the Mexican Federation.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 26, 1833]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 26, 1833, discussing the orders of Vicente Filisola to reestablish a garrison at Nacogdoches, and to stop the illegal trade of tobacco through Texas ports.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 17, 1828, discussing the travels of Mr. Thompson, who is in command of the National Mexican Navy.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 17, 1828, discussing the murder of the son of a Comanche chief by American settlers.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to James H. and William Allsberry, June 26, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James H. and William Allsberry, on June 26, 1832, certifying that Thomas Allsberry was received and established with his family in Austin's colony in Texas, and that his sons are naturalized Mexicans.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to José María Viesca, November 14, 1827]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José María Viesco, on November 14, 1827, discussing a law that exempts the American settlers from certain requirements.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Manuel de Mier y Teran, June 24, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Manuel de Mier y Teran, on June 24, 1828, discussing the American colonists who came to Texas to earn money to pay back debts, and the decree by the Mexican representative in Washington that debts may still be collected on Mexican soil.
- [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 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.
- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, January 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, on January 18, 1836, accepting his offer of a regiment of troops to aid in the Texas Revolution.
- [Transcript of Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a certified copy of Stephen F. Austin's agreement to the empresario contract approved by the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas. The Governor's Secretary, Juan Antonio Padilla, makes note to file the document in the appropriate place and supply Austin with a company for his security.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, January 10, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, on January 10, 1836, informing him of the loan they have gained from the United States government and the troops they have offered to supply in the fight for Texas' independence.
- [Transcript of Letter from José María Balmaceda to Stephen F. Austin, October 16, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José María Balmaceda to Stephen F. Austin, on October 16, 1828, discussing a trip to Saltillo.
- [Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Rafael Gonzáles, June 26, 1825]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Rafael Gonzáles and J. A. S., on June 26, 1825, accusing Green DeWitt of misappropriating funds.
- Section of Diary of Carlos Maria Bustamente
- Reference to: The Azayo (Azago) expedition to Guatemala; Battle of Plan del Río; banking house of Martoroell y Pla[]; bravery of the Yucatecans; project to buy cannon from the English; capture of Francisco Dita(?) in Chalco; Consejo de Guerra appointed; entrance into Alvarado; election of Archbishop of Baltimore; freemasonry; heresies; imprisonment at San Sebastián de Aparicio; inflation caused by paper money; money received by Herrera in New Orleans from Congress of Chilpancingo; money sent to New Orleans by Iturbide; Oaxacan grain exports to Europe; Oraculo de la Pitihia(?); Plan de Veracruz; proclamation of Guadalupe Victoria; prohibition of Bullfights; rebels in Totolapam; revolt in Tampico; Spanish agents in San Juan de Ulúa; troop movements to Córdoba; troops moved from Acapulco to Perote; tyranny of Iturbide; Consejero Almanza; Melchor Álvarez in Alvarado; Juan Pablo Anaya; Martín Andrade in San Luis Potosí; Arévalo; Padre Arias; Brigadier Armijo; Ignacio Arriaga of Otumba; Lic. Ascarate; Barbén; Manuel Basconcelos; Barragán; Lieutenant Barrera; Bataller; Nicolás Bravo; Víctor Bravo; Anastacio Bustamante; José Cadena; Joaquín Canedo; José María Carrera; General Cartuchera; Carrillo; José María Castrejón, Marqués de Bodegón; Colonel Castro; Eugenio Cortes; Dávila; José María Durán; Ignacio Esteva; Echávarri; Lic. Espinosa de los Monteses; Diego García Conde; Captain Garmendia; Gómez Navarrete; Toribio González; capture of Guerrero by Alférez José María Plazo at Temamatla; Brigadier Herrera; Joaquín de Herrera; Iriarte; Luis Iturribarria; Padre José, Mercedario Regente de Estudios de Belem; Labaqui; Lic. Lebrija; Juan León; defeat of Lobato; imprisonment of Luis Lozano; Pío Marcha; capture of Padre Marchena; Matiauda; Mayorga of Chiapa; Medellín; Mendiola; Mier; Matías Monteagudo; Navarrete; Lic. Olaez; Agustín Pardiñas; Sisto Paredes; Joaquín Parres; Lic. Peña y Peña; Ministro Quintana; Ignacio Rayón; Ramón Rayón; Colonel Riveiro; José Sulvaran Rufian; Conde de San Pedro del Álamo; arrest of Salvatierra; Santa Ana; Fray Manuel de Santa María; Lic. Sosaya (envoy …
- [Transcript of Letter from Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott, December 12, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott, on December 12, 1835, calling him out for spreading lies about Butler, and for keeping the money from selling goods that should have gone to Butler.
- [Letter from Juan de Dios Canedo to Lorenzo de Zavala, August 31, 1828]
- Juan de Dios Canedo to Lorenzo de Zavala: Defending the actions of the federal government in withdrawing troops to Coyoacan and placing them at the orders of the legislature with the consent of the governor. Mexico, August 31, 1828.
- [Letter from Casanueva to Zavala, November 27, 1830]
- Casanueva to Zavala: On the physical condition of Manuela de Zavala. On the demands made by the state government on Zavala's property. Mexico, November 27, 1830.
- [Transcript of Letter from Horatio Chrisman, February 27, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Horatio Chrisman, on February 27, 1832, in which Thomas Powell resigns to allow Stephen F. Austin to take his job, as Austin knows Spanish.
- [Transcript of Letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, August 9, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, on August 9, 1832, certifying that a copy of a manifest exists in both Spanish and English.
- [Transcript of Letter from Manuel G. Cosio to Francisco Garcia, July 10, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Manuel G. Cosio to Francisco Garcia, on July 10, 1832, discussing the illegality of Anastasio Bustamante's rise to the position of governor of a state in Mexico, and the unrest this caused.
- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Rachel E. Dunklin to Emily Bryan Perry, November 11, 1838]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Rachel E. Dunklin to Emily Bryan Perry, on November 11, 1838, describing the health of their mutual friends and her own delivery of a baby girl.
- [Transcript of Letter from Antonio Elosua to Stephen F. Austin, November 25, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio Elosua to Stephen F. Austin, on November 25, 1828, explaining that A. Thompson and his navy had departed for Veracruz before Juan Hernandes arrived.
- [Transcript of Letter from Juan Vicente Campo Elías to Stephen F. Austin, November 29, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Vicente Campo Elías to Stephen F. Austin, on November 29, 1828, informing Austin that he is being appointed a deputy, and that he must travel to Mexico City to receive his commission.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Fernandes, August 28, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Fernandes, on August 28, 1828, detailing his son's imprisonment for having an affair with a married woman, and asking for his release.
- [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 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.
- American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 2, No. 137, Ed. 1, Wednesday, September 29, 1847
- Weekly newspaper from the Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Mexico area that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
- American Flag. (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico), Vol. 2, No. 145, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 27, 1847
- Weekly newspaper from the Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Mexico area that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
- [Transcript of Letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, October 2, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, on October 2, 1828, telling Austin that he is visiting soon, and that he wishes to discuss lands given to certain individuals.
- [Transcript of Letter from Rafael Gonzales, April 23, 1825]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Gonzales on April 23, 1825, concerning the families that immigrated to Mexico with Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from Rafael Gonzales, June 8, 1825]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Gonzales, written in Spanish, on June 8, 1825, allowing Stephen F. Austin to colonize lands in Spanish Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from Rafael Gonzáles, July 24, 1825]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Gonzáles, on July 24, 1825, discussing the decision of the president of Mexico to postpone the authorization of a colony established by American settlers on the Brazos River.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Martín Perfecto de Cos, October 21, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Martín Perfecto de Cos, on October 21, 1835, informing him of a ship which brought equipment for the soldiers, and asking when they should be distributed.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831, asking to receive seeds from an orange tree near the Arkansas River.
- [Transcript of Two Letters, November 18, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for two letters, in November 1828. The first, from Fernando Guevarra to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1828, asking for a resolution so families can settle on the land in Texas. The second, from A. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, recommending Guevarra to Austin.
- [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 Several Letters, November 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for several letters written in November of 1830. The first, from William P. Harris to the Vice President of Mexico on November 18, 1830, discusses his desire to move to Mexico, and his attempts to gain land. The second, from Stephen F. Austin, discusses Harris' mission to populate and cultivate the land he is trying to acquire.
- [Manifiesto de Liorna.]
- Handwritten document in multiple languages which discusses biographical and political information from Agustín de Iturbide's notes.
- [Manifiesto o Memoria.]
- Document handwritten by Agustín de Iturbide, containing a summary of the Revolution as well as the establishment and end of the Empire.
- [Transcript of Letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1832, discussing several sick soldiers who may join the march to Matamoros once they are well.