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[Transcript of Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript of an extract of a letter from Texas describing Stephen F. Austin's arrest in Saltillo: including the reasons provided in the Order of Arrest, Austin's treatment since his arrest, federal approval of a state-maintained court system, and immediate outcomes from the federal repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830.
Date: March 7, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Gail Borden, March 30, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Gail Borden, in which Sims requests plotting paper in order to complete his survey work, as well as, a sketch from survey work done on the head of the Navordad and Buckners Creek.
Date: March 30, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]

Description: 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.
Date: March 18, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Emily Austin Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, discussing her excitement at her husband's agreement to move to Texas, and her wish that her parents be laid to rest in a graveyard rather than a field.
Date: March 20, 1830
Creator: Perry, Emily Austin Bryan
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.
Date: March 1, 1837
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Patrick requests survey or map information concerning the meandering of the San Jacinto River between several leagues of private land. Patrick promises to compensate Borden for his trouble.
Date: March 23, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey informs Austin that the land he currently living on does not have enough timber for him to build a fence and asks Austin to grant him one labor (Spanish land unit translating to 177 acres) on land with more timber.
Date: March 18, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides a character reference for Major Norton and asks Austin to assist Norton in locating information on settling and acquiring land in Texas.
Date: March 23, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin informing Stephen of his upcoming visit to Texas and the likelihood of him being able to tie up his business affairs in Missouri in order to eventually move to Texas.
Date: March 1, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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