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Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250

Description: Decree No. 250, Congress of Coahuila y Texas, dated January 27, 1834, granting an extension of four years for completion of the contracts of John McMullen and Lorenzo de Zavala. Transmitted by Seguín to the alcalde of Béxar.
Date: January 27, 1834
Creator: Coahuila and Texas (Mexico)
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury

Description: Transcribing his communication to the political chief of Texas relative to forwarding his map of Texas to the president of Mexico. Indicates that a copy of the map in English had been sent to Philadelphia for publication but that the version sent to Mexico was more complete and accurate. 7/23/1829 126/4, p. 34
Date: July 23, 1829
Creator: Austin, S. F. (Stephen F.)
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General

Description: Acknowledging receipt of the newspaper containing the report that Zavala had illegally sold his contract and notifying him that it had been forwarded to the superior authorities. Indicates also that he had circulated to the authorities under his jurisdiction the communication of 12/31/1830 from the state government to Mier y Terán relative to the illegality of such sales and of the sale of any land to foreigners not naturalized in Mexico.
Date: January 25, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract]

Description: Terms and conditions of Lorenzo de Zavala's impresario contract. This copy dated 5/22/1830.
Date: May 22, 1830
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835

Description: Concerning a league of land for his family, the Consultation, and his general situation. Austin’s instruction to Gail Borden about Zavala’s land are included with this document.
Date: November 30, 1835
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
Partner: Texas General Land Office

José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]

Description: Transcribing a communication from the minister of state and relations to the governor (6/6/1835) requiring him to notify Lorenzo de Zavala to proceed to Mexico City and give an account of his diplomatic mission to France, and also to deliver to him the enclosed document (not found here). This order and the document forwarded to the political chief.
Date: July 20, 1835
Creator: Falcón, José María
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General June 17th 1835

Description: Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas. Instructing Ugartechea to order the military commandants that, if found, Lorenzo de Zavala be forced to sail to Veracruz and also that General Mexía be taken into custody and securely transported to Veracruz. 6/17/1835 127/12, p. 90
Date: June 17, 1835
Creator: de Cos, Martin Perfecto
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Joseph Funk & Bros., Cattle Raisers and Dealers

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustrations, business name, brand descriptions, and text reading: "Ranch on Rocky Creek, Tom Green, Sterling and Irion Counties." Letterhead contains names Joseph Funk; J. F. Funk; Ike Funk.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Markham

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name, decorative images, and a illustrations of two hotels in lithographic print by Louisville Lith. Co., Louisville, KY. In addition to the Markham Hotel, The Kimball Hotel is featured on letterhead. Letterhead includes the names Chas. Beermann & Co., Proprietors; Geo. W. Scoville, Manager.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Mulhern Ranch

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations with stylized text and the name Chas. Mulhern, Manager.
Date: 1895
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and bank illustration in lithographic print by R. & T. A. Ennis Staty. Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names R. E. Huff, Prest.; H. Specht, V. Prest.; W. A. McCutchen, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

R. H. Read, General Factory Agent

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration, decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "The Following Makes of Pianos and Organs. Sold on Terms to Suit the Purchaser."; "Hallett & Davis, Wegman & Co., Kronich & Bach, Schubert, Hayden, C. A. Smith & Co. and the Celebrated Chicago Cottage Organ."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

John Bennett

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes large color illustration of a Schuttler Wagon and text reading: "The Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon, Manufactured in Chicago Since 1843"; "The Best is the Cheapest."
Date: 1890
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. G. Startz

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations of livestock, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. G. Startz, Dealer in General Merchandise and Country Produce"; "Proprietor of the Smithson's Valley Cotton Gin and Grist Mill."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. H. Pierce, Stock-Raiser and Cattle Dealer

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. M. Bruni & Bro.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and text reading: "Office of A. M. Bruni & Bro., Wholesale and Retail"; "Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors and Tobaccos." Letterhead contains the names A. M. Bruni; L. Bruni.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, sheep illustration, and business name. Letterhead text reads: "A.S Boynton, Wool Grower and Breeder of Pure Merino Sheep, Canadian Ranch, Hamilton County."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. Levi & Co. Bankers

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of bank building and stylized text of business name, with text reading: "Collections promptly made on all points in the State," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1895
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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