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[Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, January 25, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, on January 25, 1831, noting that his arrival to San Felipe de Austin has been made public, and he has been given a commission. He also tells colonists to mark their land as their own.
Date: January 25, 1831
Creator: Bradburn, John Davis
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter, January 28, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter, on January 28, 1831, extending a commission throughout the territory of Texas, and stating the laws he will reinforce.
Date: January 28, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
Date: February 1, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date: February 9, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
Date: February 22, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
Date: March 8, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]

Description: 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.
Date: April 15, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831]

Description: 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.
Date: April 15, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on May 21, 1831, discussing a foreigner who arrived recently without a record or passport. He asks that the ports in Texas do their jobs and check for passports.
Date: May 21, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
Date: May 30, 1831
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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