Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin discussing land claims, the lead business, and the news that while there is no war yet, an embargo will continue until June.
Date:
April 26, 1808
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin discussing Moses Austin's business affairs with his brother Stephen and outlining conditions if Henry Austin wishes to enter into business with Stephen Austin.
Date:
April 28, 1808
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moses gives detailed instructions to his son Stephen on managing his business affairs in New York and New Orleans.
Date:
April 28, 1812
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin reporting of news from Missouri, most notably the death of James Bryan and of outstanding debts against Stephen discouraging his return to Missouri.
Date:
April 4, 1822
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Douglas argues for why slavery is needed to agriculturally develop Texas.
Date:
April 25, 1829
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date:
April 6, 1830
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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
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
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…
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Date:
April 22, 1834
Creator:
Mexia, Charlotte
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript of an outline of a loan agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas, on April 2, 1936, describing how the loans could be repaid with land.
Date:
April 2, 1836
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Yates, discussing the likelihood of Texas being allowed to join the United States.
Date:
April 15, 1836
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry requesting that Perry purchase a table for him in New Orleans, and commenting that he will contribute some information to the Stephen F. Austin biography being compiled by General Lamar.
Date:
April 13, 1837
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry requesting papers to begin a biography of Stephen F. Austin.
Date:
April 12, 1844
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Description:
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, in which Burnet describes his ideas of Stephen F. Austin. Burnet praises Austin's character and offers an explanation for Austin's name slipping into relative obscurity among younger Texans, while Sam Houston rose in popularity.
Date:
April 25, 1844
Partner:
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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
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
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