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[Transcript of colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Hugh McDonald, April 1, 1820]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Hugh McDonald stipulating fees, terms, and the location of McDonald's lands.
[Transcript of letter from Grace Sharp to E.S. [Edward Sharp?], [1821?]]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Grace Sharp to E. S. [Edward Sharp?] outlining her husband's business situation.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin, April 4, 1822]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin reporting of news from Missouri, most notably the death of James Bryan and of outstanding debts against Stephen discouraging his return to Missouri.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, July 24, 1822]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the death of James Bryan and its effects on Emily, as well as encouraging Stephen with his efforts in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1823]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin congratulating him on his success in getting his land grant in Mexico and discussing matters in Missouri, including the Perrys' efforts to help Mary recover her estate.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, September 28, 1823]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin outlining the state of her affairs after the passing of her husband James Bryan. Emily also discusses the death of a number of family friends, her desire to move to Texas, and warns Stephen not to return to the U.S. because of his outstanding debts.
[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 letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, December 20, 1823]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, October, [1824?]]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin telling of her marriage to James Franklin Perry.
[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin, January 20, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin relaying the news of the death of Mary Austin, Stephen's mother. Bates also mentions the deaths of a number of other family friends, including Stephen's business partner from New Orleans, Joseph H. Hawkins.
[Transcript of letter from Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin, March 13, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin relaying news that Woods will be unlikely to pay him, the troubles between the Perrys and the Prices, and of his Aunt Austin's death.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Eads to Emily M. Austin Bryan, April 18, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Eads to Emily M. Austin Bryan discussing his move to Arkansas Territory.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, April 30, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin anticipating the arrival of James E. B. Austin, reporting of Aunt Austin's death and the fate of her children, as well as relaying information about other acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell, July 12, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell describing location of land to be deeded Bell.
[Transcript of invoice of amounts paid to Baron de Bastrop, August 30, 1824]
Copy of transcript for an invoice of amounts paid to Baron de Bastrop.
[Transcript of letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, September 14, 1824]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the possibility of recovering the Mine á Breton estate and other financial matters. James also passes along news that Emily is to be remarried soon.
[Transcript of public notice, [1825?]]
Copy of transcript for a public notice informing colonists of what they need to do upon arrival to the colony.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily apologizes for not returning to Texas with James E. B. Austin, discusses the possibility of Moses Austin's heirs regaining ownership of Mine á Breton, and passes along news of mutual friends and relatives.
[Transcript of letter from William Pask, February 22, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Pask requesting that he may come by to send his Deed via Mr. Breffenton.
[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 cancellation of agreement between George Huff, Joseph Serveson, and James E. B. Austin, May 21, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a cancellation of agreement between George Huff, Joseph Serveson, and James E. B. Austin concerning land and the operation of both saw and grist mills.
[Transcript of colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell, July 30, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell to form a colony near the stream called Satcha or Sulphur Fork and the Red River of Natchitoches.
[Transcript of letter from Arthur G. Wavell to President Guadalupe Victoria, August 5, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell to President Guadalupe Victoria requesting to create a colony of Catholic Irish immigrants in Coahuila y Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James E. B. Austin, September 1, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James E. B. Austin, in which Emily gives news of her children and of acquaintances in Missouri.
[Transcript of Letter from Emily M. Perry to James E. B. Austin, September 1, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to James Austin, on September 1, 1825, discussing her children, asking if Austin has found a wife, and telling him of the news from Herculaneum, Missouri.
[Transcript of account of Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin of money owed to Thomas Westall, October 3, 1825]
Copy of transcript for an account of Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin of money owed to Thomas Westall
[Transcript of invoice from Stephen F. Austin to M. B. Nuckolls, October 5, 1825]
Copy of transcript for an invoice from Stephen F. Austin to M. B. Nuckolls
[Transcript of court proceedings concerning Jacob Waddle, November 27, [1825]]
Copy of transcript for court proceedings concerning Jacob Waddle, who shot prisoner Jacob L. Nugent who was attempting to escape. Waddle was cleared of all charges against him.
[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]]
Copy of transcript for an incomplete translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas (either Rafael Gonzales or Victor Blanco) concerning the alliance of Native American tribes and Anglo American colonists, which could result in a possible uprising.
[Transcript of letter to Stephen F. Austin concerning the settlement of 500 families, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin concerning the immigration of 500 families from Louisiana to Texas.
[Transcript of colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell to bring 400 to 500 families from Europe and Mexico to colonize the area between the small stream of Satecha or Sulphur Fork and the Red River.
[Transcript of Letter from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell, on February 18, 1825, petitioning for permission for four to five hundred American and European families to settle and farm the land in Coahuila and Texas, noting that they might serve as a barrier against Native Americans.
[Transcript of letter from Arthur G. Wavell to Baron de Bastrop, February 18, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell to Baron de Bastrop, giving Bastrop power of attorney to sign documents for him in Mexico City.
[Transcript of letter from José Espinosa de los Monteras, February 18, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Espinosa de los Monteras relaying the information that President Guadalupe Victoria approves Arthur G. Wavell's colonization petition, however the colonists cannot occupy the right bank of the Red River for the Shawnee Indians legally own that land.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Haden Edwards, March 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Haden Edwards, in which Austin advises Edwards to be mindful of the comments he makes about the colonies and the Mexican government.
[Transcript of colonization grant and boundaries issued by Ignacio de Arispe to Arthur G. Wavell, March 9, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a colonization grant and boundaries issued by Ignacio de Arispe to Arthur G. Wavell defining the terms and the conditions of the colony.
[Transcript of letter from Ignacio de Arispe to the Secretary of Home Affairs, March 13, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ignacio de Arispe to the Secretary of Home Affairs announcing the creation of Arthur G. Wavell's colony.
[Transcript of petition filed by Bartett Sims to Stephen F. Austin, August 6, 1826]
Copy of transcript for a petition filed by Bartlitte Sims to Stephen F. Austin concerning money owed to him by John P. Coles.
[Transcript of Letter from Jose Antonio Saucedo to the inhabitants of the Trinity Natchez and the District of Nacogdoches, January 22, 1827]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jose Antonio Saucedo to the inhabitants of the Trinity Natchez and the District of Nacogdoches regarding conflict and tension between the people of the area and local authorities.
[Transcript of Letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin, June 24, 1827]
Copy of transcript for a letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin in which the sender provides news regarding the probate and, possible misadministration of the brothers' Grandfather Brown's estate; the well-being of acquaintances in Missouri; available land in Essex County, New Jersey; and a bill from Bartlett Sims that is due for collection.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin explaining his hesitation to move to Texas, discussing family land matters, and giving news from Missouri.
[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 22, 1827, discussing the health of his neighbors, and land in the east that has been left to the Austin family.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Governor Viesca, October 11, 1827]
Copy of transcript for a translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Texas Jose Maria Viesca requesting permission to build a town outside of the borders of his colony. From Translations of Empresario Contracts, 1825-35, p. 131 (General Land Office).
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]
Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin acknowledging the receipt of powers of attorney from Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin in order to move forward with settling land inheritance disputes. Leaming also discusses Austin's colonization project in Texas.
[Letter from Jose Maria Viesca to Lorenzo de Zavala, May 12, 1828]
Letter from Jose Maria Viesca to Lorenzo de Zavala while Zavala was Governor of the state of Mexico. Concerning the colonization of Texas. May 12, 1828.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, July 24, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry asking her to retrieve his books pertaining to the lead mines and his business dealings with Col. Anthony Butler. Austin also discusses his colony and other business matters.
[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 James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, September 16, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin concerning business matters of the colony and expressing his desire to raise cattle.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, October 25, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Stephen consoles Emily on the loss of her child and briefly discusses his situation with Col. Anthony Butler.
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