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[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 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 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, 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 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.
[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.
[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 William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking that Austin be on the lookout for a young man, named Edmond Morris, who has disappeared from his town and is believed to have gone to Texas, Mexico, or New Orleans.
[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George R. Robertson, on January 14, 1836, discussing the fate of prisoners of Mexico who are not United States citizens.
[Transcript of Letter from John William Ros to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John William Ros and his brother to Stephen F. Austin, on November 28, 1836, discussing several ships that have not yet sailed for lack of funds.
[Transcript of Letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, on August 15, 1836, espousing the importance of maintaining a newspaper in favor of Texas' cause, and discussing the imminent closure of his paper the Correo Atlántico unless something be done to increase the number of subscribers in Texas.
[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 Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]
Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]
Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
[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 invoice from the Washington Hotel to Stephen F. Austin, December 10, 1833]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from the Washington Hotel in Mexico City for Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe regarding his grocery business. Stern also reports that Santa Anna has left Washington D. C. in order to return to Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, March 10, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin updating Austin on President Jackson's cabinet.
[Transcript of letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin explaining that Pettit has been authorized by J. W. Breedlove to accept and pay Dr. Hutchinson's draft.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily expresses her desire to have their parents bodies moved and a monument constructed for them, as well as her wish to compile a family history with Stephen's help.
[Transcript of letter from Felix Trudeaux, October 16, 1821]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Felix Trudeaux.
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez to Stephen F. Austin, December 29, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez, the Mexican Consul in New Orleans, to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan, February 28, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan in which Hammeken recounts events from Hammeken's long acquaintance with Stephen F. Austin. Subjects include: Hammeken's plan to help Austin escape from one of several prisons where he was detained, Austin's views on statehood and independence, Austin's death, and general reflections on Austin's character.
[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 H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin inquiring about living conditions in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing customs requirements for incoming ships; challenges with getting the Ayuntamiento (town council) to support a building a jail and an academy; and the difficulties with the Alcalde (judge).
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to [General Lamar], May 29, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to [General Lamar] informing Lamar that his papers are with Messrs. James Reed and Co., who are awaiting his instructions as to what to do with them.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin concerning recovering property in Arkansas for James Bryan's heirs. Perry also reports other news from Missouri and of the election of John Quincy Adams and the United States' recognition of Mexico's independence.
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 19, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove inquires as to whether or not Edward Pettit was ever granted land in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Juan José Hernandez, June 28, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan José Hernandez.
[Transcript of letter from Lucas de Perlarre, June 1, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Lucas de Perlarre.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, December 24, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from [Stephen F. Austin], January 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [Stephen F. Austin] discussing the situation between Texas and Mexico and questioning the recipient of the letter as to whether Texas would have support from the United States if they declared independence from Mexico.
[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 the Citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, June 23, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from the citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, on June 23, 1836, asking that he raise his regiment and make arrangements quickly, given that the current president of Mexico has decided to ignore the armistice signed by Santa Anna.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Toby and Brothers to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Toby to Stephen F. Austin concerning the arrival and departure of several vessels in New Orleans.
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrott informs Austin that John Colburn, (a man claiming to come from Austin's colony), has stolen money using falsified credentials. Parrott also asks Austin to keep a look out for Colburn and Pearly S. Girard (the man believed to be his accomplice), and to areest them both on sight.
[Transcript of letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 23, 1844]
Copy of transcript for letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry. Holley writes to Perry proposing to write a memoir or biography of Stephen F. Austin, as well as sends her regrets for not visiting her while in Texas. Perry responds with an approval of the biography project, but feels that writing a more complete version of early Texas history ought to wait out of respect for parties involved.
[Transcript of letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin, October 5, 1823]
Copy of transcript for letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin in which Mary relays the information once more of the death of James Bryan and several family friends. Mary also writes of the death of James Austin and expresses her desire to move to Texas.
[Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for letters from Stephen F. Austin, sent during the period of June 5, 1830 until December 14, 1830.
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
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