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[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking after his attempts to be appointed to the Texan government, and the land grants promised to empresarios. He also briefly discusses his plans to move his family to Texas, and the education of two of his sons.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

The State of Texas, County of Zavalla

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of county name as well as decorative images. Letterhead includes the names John West, Co. Judge; J. B. Ross, Co. & Dist. Clerk; C. C. Akers, Shff & Tax Collector; A. M. Stigler, Treasurer; J. H. Sawyers, Assessor; G. C. Herman, Surveyor; J. W. Adams, Inspector; W. R. Hooper, Commissioner Prect. No. 1; W. F. Wise, Commissioner Prect. No. 2; A. VanCleve, Commissioner Prect. No. 3; R. H. Gra… more
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19]

Description: Letter from Raul Padilla, Secretary of Texas City LULAC Council Number 150, to John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, dated November 19, 1948. The Texas City Council voted in favor of having the Regional Convention in Houston. It is also reported that the school children in Crystal City, Texas, have been segregated in six or seven schools.
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Padilla, Raul
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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