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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 Anthony Dey, May 5, 1834]

Description: Letter from Anthony Dey to unknown person: On granting 200 Poles to settle in Zavala's granted land between the Sabine River and the town of Nacogdoches. New York, May 5, 1834. Anthony Dey was the New York attorney for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company.
Date: May 5, 1834
Creator: Dey, Anthony
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript of an extract of a letter from Texas describing Stephen F. Austin's arrest in Saltillo: including the reasons provided in the Order of Arrest, Austin's treatment since his arrest, federal approval of a state-maintained court system, and immediate outcomes from the federal repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830.
Date: March 7, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.
Date: May 28, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
Date: May 30, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members ("memorialists"), pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. Members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: May 31, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, July 20, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, in which Garnett informs Summerville of his intention to immigrate to Texas and asks for information regarding the prospects for success of a drug store in the Austin Colony.
Date: July 20, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: July 23, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, September 1, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, concerning a case filed against Stephen F. Austin by Mr. Bradley for a debt of seven-hundred dollars and asks for advice on the appropriate course of action. Bryan informs Perry that if the debt is not paid soon, Bradley will put out an execution order for Austin.
Date: September 1, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Nahum Nixon to S. M. Wiliams, September 23. 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Nahum Nixon to S. M. Wiliams, in which Nixon attached survey notes for a league of land that he has settled with his family. He asks Williams to forward the information to Mr. Thompsons, and informs Williams that he is prepared to pay whatever is required.
Date: September 23, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, September 28, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, in which Hunter informs Perry of high numbers of people falling ill and some fatalities as a result, including their mutual friend, Capt. John Dunklin. Hunter also writes about his concern over his credit and asks Perry to collect his claims as soon as possible.
Date: September 28, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, in which the company representatives acknowledge receipt of Perry's order, and inform Perry that all items were located except for one book. Company representatives also update Perry regarding the final settlement of accounts.
Date: October 7, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. P Borden to Gail and J. P . Borden, October 25, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from J. P Borden to Gail Borden and J. P. Borden, in which Borden provides updates to his father and brother regarding his travels from Goliad to Bexar. Borden reports on his company, the conditions of the road, housing construction, and the natural landscape.
Date: October 25, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews reports that the bill of lading should be arriving soon and the document will enable Perry will able to recover the financial losses incurred when several items of his merchandise, being shipped on the Empress, were thrown overboard. Andrews also reports that an angry customer broke in to his store, and that his cook was taken away by Mr. Randon.
Date: October 26, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, in which Williams expresses his and others' relief to know that Austin has been released from prison in Mexico, and updates Austin on the revolutionary fervor welling up in parts of Texas. Williams also provides some business news.
Date: October 29, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, December 2, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, in which Perry acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Maxwell's letter inquiring about her husband. Perry also explains that he has delayed in responding in the hope that he would receive news of Maxwell or her from him personally. Perry informs Mrs. Maxwell that proceeds from the sale of several of her husband's items that were left with Mr. Somerville in San Felipe, will be sent to the family directly. Perry promises to write immediat… more
Date: December 3, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
Date: April 15, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 23, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews informs Perry that he is prepared to send insurance paperwork as soon as he receives the name of the intended recipient. Andrews also reports that there is a bar of iron and a letter from Mexico waiting for Perry.
Date: October 23, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry concerning the Fox lawsuit. Leaming also passes along copy of a 2nd edition of Texas map from 1834 and provides a brief introduction for the Prest family who will be immigrating to Texas.
Date: October 21, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, May 10, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, in which Austin discusses miniatures he has sent to Perry and the possibility of giving Perry a power of attorney if he is detained by the Mexican government for long. Austin also comments on the political situation in Mexico, predicting that there may be another civil war.
Date: May 10, 1834
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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