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[Transcript of a Certificate Authorizing Moses Austin to Sell Merchandise, February 15, 1812]
Copy of transcript for a certificate, issued by deputy sheriff A. Miller, authorizing Moses Austin to sell merchandise for the next six months, as he has paid his vendor tax.
[Transcript of account payable to M. M. Battle, April 15, 1829]
Copy of a transcript of an account that includes several items purchased on credit, as well as, a cash loan.
[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Yates, discussing the likelihood of Texas being allowed to join the United States.
[Transcript of Document Concerning the Estate of Moses Austin, June 15, 1821]
Copy of transcript for a document making James Bryan the administrator of the estate of Moses Austin, on June 15, 1821.
[Transcript of incomplete letter from a Texas volunteer soldier to the Commander in Chief of the Army of the People of Texas, [November 15, 1835]]
Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter from a Texas volunteer soldier to the Commander in Chief of the Army of the People of Texas expressing his dissatisfaction and wishing to be removed from his post.
[Transcript of inventory of archives received by the General Land Office of materials from Austin's Colony, October 15, 1837]
Copy of transcript for an inventory of archives received by the General Land Office pertaining to Austin's Colony.
[Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, October 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript of invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ybary acknowledges receipt of Austin's petition and confirms his intention to forward it to the Mexican government on Austin's behalf.
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Mary Ruston, June 15, 1797]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Mrs. Mary Ruston concerning the settlement of lead mine accounts.
[Transcript of Letter from Daniel [Yeamans] to Gail Borden, August 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel [Yeamans] to Gail Borden, in which [Yeamans] requests that Thomas Tone or Borden select an available league of land of his and *others' behalf, enter it in the land office records, and have it cleared. *The others mentioned are Horace, Elias, and Erastus.
[Transcript of Letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, on December 15, 1836, informing Austin of an impending trip, and mentioning that he plans to settle the land at Buffalo Bayou when he gets back.
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .
[Transcript of Letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, on September 15, 1815, discussing the sale of bars of lead, and Bates' inability to pay a debt to Mr. Ruggles.
[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin requesting payment so Bates may settle his own debts.
[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Fernando de Leon to Martin de Leon, June 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Fernando de Leon to Martin de Leon.
[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, regarding payment to J. B. Chance for the survey of several leagues in Robertson's Colony. Offitt is displeased with political outcomes in the region and is eager to settle his business affairs so that he can relocate.
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs conveys his personal support for the cause of Texas independence but informs Austin that the treaty between Mexico and the United States of America precludes U.S. from intervening on behalf of Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs informs Austin that news regarding the Indians has been sent ahead confidentially, and that he heard news of Sam Houston's military command.
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram expresses his devotion to the cause of Texas Independence, and requests a more appropriate posting. Ingram argues that his current post does not make use of his services.
[Transcript of Letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey asks Austin to designate land contiguous to the Austin settlement for the widow of Briton Bailey. J.B. Bailey agrees to cover the cost of the title and any other related expenses.
[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, in which Hale informs Williams that his league of land has very little timber. Hale asks Williams if he can trade his current league (No.31) for league No.22.
[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
[Transcript of letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, July 15, 1819]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins to James Bryan concerning the salt and brick business, as well as news that part of his land falls on Capt. Sprigg's New Madrid claim.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee, November 15, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee discussing the relinquishment of Bee's contract for two leagues of land.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to James Webb, April 15, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Webb, in which Perry declines his nomination as Secretary of the Treasury.
[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 letter from James Hamilton to James F. Perry, June 15, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Hamilton to James F. Perry discussing the Bee land transaction.
[Transcript of Letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, February 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, in which Jones provides a character reference for Henry Leach and asks Perry to assist Leach in brokering his bill of exchange. Jones also informs Perry of his intention to sell his land in order to re-establish his mercantile business, and offers to pay off his remaining debt to Perry by selling his three Negro servants.
[Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo, January 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo, on January 15, 1830, giving all the rights to sell Liendo's land to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, February 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, on February 15, 1831, discussing an inheritance of cattle and money.
[Transcript of Letter from Juan Martín de Veramendi to Stephen F. Austin, May 15, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Martín de Veramendi to Stephen F. Austin, on May 15, 1828, congratulating him on his acquisition of a government position, and asking for land near the San Jacinto River to set up a colony.
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily Bryan Perry, November 15, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily Bryan Perry, on November 15, 1838, discussing a trip and the relatives she has seen.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, November 15, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry discussing her attempt to visit Perry's children in Pittsburgh and giving updates on other family.
[Transcript of Letter from Mary R. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, September 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary R. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, on September 15, 1836, asking for a league of land in Texas she is due to receive after the death of her father, with the intention of coming to Texas once again.
[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Micah Flint to Stephen F. Austin, in which Flint informs Austin of his desires to travel to Mexico and requests introductions to anyone that could be of assistance during the journey. Flint also provides a reference for James Ruggles.
[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to Daniel Austin, July 15, 1809]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Daniel Austin, in which Moses Austin explains that he gave Billows and Cochran six hundred dollars in order to meet the draft of Mr. Hunt. Moses Austin also informs writes that he has provided passage for Daniel Austin's brother, Horace.
[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, August 15, 1819]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on August 15, 1819, asking him if he knows anyone who can take a letter to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, August 15, 1819]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan inquiring about sending a letter to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, February 15, 1815]
Copy of a transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan on February 15, 1815, discussing the arrival of Captain Morgan, and Stephen F. Austin being delayed with a wagon of beef and pork at a river.
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, July 15, 1812]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan reporting on Stephen F. Austin's letters and asking Bryan to settle a bill for him in New York.
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to [James Bryan], March 15, 1820]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to [James Bryan] urging him to go to Saint Louis for the settlement of the Mine A Burton estate.
[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 Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, regarding the dispatch of a small band of troops to Austin's current position, and reports that there has not been any dissension or dissatisfaction amongst the troops at Goliad. However, Dimitt warns that there have been reports of dissension amongst Texas Revolutionary troops stationed elsewhere.
[Transcript of letter from R. R. Royall, October 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R. R. Royall asking for anyone who sees this letter, which was held by Erasmus (Deaf) Smith, to assist Smith in reaching camp.
[Transcript of Letter from S. Reed to Stephen F. Austin, September 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Reed to Stephen F. Austin, in which Reed informs Austin of his intentions to relocate to the colony. Reed acknowledges the requirement to apply for land in person, but appeals to Austin to reserve one league of land on his behalf.
[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to the people of Texas and the United States, on December 15, 1836, telling those who have received money for lands they are not authorized to sell to cease. He also asks that those who have given money to these frauds to send letters with reports of the incidents to William Christy in New Orleans.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding money owed to Offutt that would be repaid to J. B. Chance.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, in which Austin requests that the Bordens print 200 copies of the militia law pamphlet for the government.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, November 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry discussing the retrieval of Perry's goods, and reporting that Fisher and Teran may now be collecting duties at Anahuac. Austin also explains why James and Emily should settle at Peach Point, rather than Chocolate Bayou.
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