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[Letter from José Antonio Benites to a Laredo Alcalde, August 7, 1818]

Description: Message from José Antonio Benites to a Laredo alcalde, José Francisco de la Garza, saying that all kinds of people ow taxes and are not complying with the existing laws. Benites says to take stern measures to enforce compliance. The document is badly stained and has frayed and torn edges.
Date: 1818-08~
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, August 13, 1818]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on August 13, 1818, mentioning his hope to obtain a few rifles, Bryan's need to renew a note at a bank, and Austin's desire to take his wife down to his mines.
Date: August 13, 1818
Creator: Austin, Moses
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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