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[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram informs Austin of his father-in-law, brother-in-law and his own intentions to settle in Texas. Ingram also specifies which leagues each man would prefer and requests that Austin do whatever is in his power to secure those lands.
Date: April 21, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
Date: April 25, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Description: 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.
Date: April 25, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter, May 11, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter, on May 11, 1830, discussing a man who was imprisoned illegally.
Date: May 11, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. D. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, June 16. 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from J.D. Harrison to Stephen F. Austin, in which Harrison appeals to Austin for assistance in a border dispute with his neighbor. Austin signed the bottom of the letter indicating that he had answered it and that nothing could be done to help Harrison.
Date: June 16, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, telling him to march to Nacogdoches as soon as possible, and informing Austin that he has recently been there himself.
Date: July 10, 1830
Creator: Cosio, Mariano
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from R. W. Wells to J. F. and S. Perry, July 21, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from R. W. Wells to James F. Perry and S. Perry, in which Wells explains that he has been tasked with collecting a debt but that he is experiencing difficulty in locating the necesssary persons. Wells acknowledges Perry's desire to avoid frivolous lawsuits, but informs Perry that Campbell is completely insolvent and requests direction regarding whether or not to sue Campbell once he is found.
Date: July 21, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin in which Kerr informs Austin that Capt. Chrisman delgated the task of surveying a piece of land to Kerr. However, another man, Bording, insisted that Kerr had no right to do the work.
Date: August 5, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from N. Hutchison to James Perry, August 7, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from N. Hutchison to James F. Perry, in which Hutchison expresses his concern over recent changes to the colonization laws regarding United States citizens. Having previously made arrangements for land in the Mexican provinces, Hutchison requests further information from Perry regarding the political stability of the region.
Date: August 7, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Sebastian Rodriguez to Stephen F. Austin, August 16, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Sebastian Rodriguez to Stephen F. Austin, on August 16, 1830, discussing a sick man whose hospital bills have been taken care of by the government, and thanking Austin for one of his sons who has helped the sick man.
Date: August 16, 1830
Creator: Rodriguez, Sebastian
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, September 21, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, in which Doyle expresses his desire to relocate to the colony, where he feels he may be useful both as a private individual and as a teacher. He requests Austin's thoughts regarding his immigration.
Date: September 21, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1830]

Description: 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.
Date: September 27, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Mozea Rousseau to Stephen F. Austin, September 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Mozea Rousseau to Stephen F. Austin, in which Rousseau expresses his disappointment and frustration with Austin and complains of unfair treatment regarding the location of his land. Rousseau appeals to Austin for assurances that there will be no future interference with attempts to procure a piece of land in a decent location.
Date: September 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, October 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chamberlain informs Austin that he has purchased part of John Cummings' interest in the silver mine on the Trinity River. Jones requests further information regarding plans to put bring the mine into production, as well as, the current value of the mineral. Jones also suggests to Austin that would be to the benefit of the enterprise to arrange a meeting of the shareholders in the coming year.
Date: October 10, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, in which Austin orders Bell to prevent any new settlers from traveling further than five miles below La Baddie [Bedias Road], because Mr. Kincheloe has already been given the authority to choose any tract above or below La Baddie. Austin also warns Hill to avoid giving settlement permits to anyone without proper recommendations, and to be cautious of incoming settlers from Red River because their traveling party may include c… more
Date: October 16, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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