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[Transcript of Letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, May 4, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, in which Hardin describes the circumstances under which he received his league of land in the Austin Colony. Hardin informs Borden that he plans to sell the league to Mr. Craghead and requests that Borden send him a receipt for closing costs.
Date: May 4, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, regarding the declaration of war by the people of Texas against Mexican military despotism. Austin reports that the Mexican military at Bexar has advanced to Gonzales but that Texans agree that the first strategic victory for the revolution should be to take Bexar and drive out the Mexican military there, before the campaign closes. Austin asks the committee to circulate this news, and h… more
Date: October 4, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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