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Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
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Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Savage include: Thomas A. Smith, William Savage, Hiram Savage, and John M. Savage.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carbajal requests a couple of dozen copies of Austin's new map of Texas for Virginia families interested in settling in Texas. Carjabal also informs Austin that he has several hundred bibles that were translated into Spanish by the Bishop of Madrid and wonders if Austin would be willing to sell or give away as many as he can.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore explains that he has not been in San Felipe to obtain the title for his land because he is awaiting word that the survey has been completed - at which time he plans to travel to San Felipe to obtain the land title.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for James Morgan.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morse informs Austin that he has received a high number of offers on his property and that he will likely sell it in the coming days. Morse also asks Austin if it would be possible to complete the transfer paperwork after the office's advertised closing time.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from William J. Russell to Stephen F. Austin, in which Russell requests a grant for an additional quarter league of land. Russell informs Austin that the league he is interested in is vacant, no claims have been made on the land, and under the colonization law he is entitled to more land.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ramage informs Austin that his departure to the United States has been delayed until now and that he received Austin's letter, and will promote the colony during his time in the United States.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Silvanus Hatch to Stephen F. Austin, concerning debts owed to Hatch by Mr. Alridge. Alridge also informs Austin that should the orphans of Mr. Brown receive land, Hatch has made arrangements to survey the land.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan asks Perry to provide direction to the company responsible for shipping the goods he has recently purchased. Bryan also provides information about the status of his business and and asks that perry bring his horse and some salt as soon as he can make it to the colony.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from James Whiteside to Stephen F. Austin, in which Whiteside informs Austin that Tilford and Washington have been dispatched to to find vacant land.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, in which Powell asks Austin for any information regarding the adjustment of his land claim. Powell also requests that Austin forward his papers if it is unlikely that his claim will be adjusted soon.
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Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin informs Austin that he will soon immigrate to Texas and hopes to select ten to twenty thousand acres. Martin also provides a reference for his friend, Major Dougherty.
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