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[Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, April 22, 1837]

Description: Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, widow of Lorenzo de Zavala, dated April 22, 1837 from New Orleans. The letter refers to her sadness after her son Henry and many friends have left the city. Mrs. Zavala, with her three children and a servant, traveled from Texas to New Orleans on the schooner Flash, arriving March 20, 1837. She and Mrs. Mexia had been friends in Mexico in 1832. Mrs. Zavala and her children left New Orleans for New York on April 9, 1837, thirteen days before Mr… more
Date: April 22, 1834
Creator: Mexia, Charlotte
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845]

Description: Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the arrival of 315 emigrants in two convoys under the direction of Rev. Pfanner. Signed H. Castro on February 18, 1845 in New Orleans.
Date: February 18, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]

Description: Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
Date: October 13, 1849
Creator: Illies & Co.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855]

Description: Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.
Date: November 24, 1855
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856]

Description: Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him that six chests he asked for have been loaded aboard the Nebraska. Signed V. E. Maignan on January 16, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: January 16, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856]

Description: Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding merchandise he requested. It is being loaded on the Bull Rush and they will send a bill later. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 5, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856]

Description: Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 9, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date: January 6, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date: March 1, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
Date: April 17, 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 from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cox writes that he is sending several items in care of Austin to ensure that they are delivered to the intended recipient. Cox also expresses his concern over lack of information regarding the heirs of J. H. Hawkins.
Date: unknown
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
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