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[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

Description: 1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This le… more
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Partner: Other

[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 from James Burleson to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, in which Burleson provides a letter of reference for his nephew, Joseph Burleson, and Joseph's father. James Burleson points out that Joseph and his father have been citizens for a year, and that the land they have applied for has already been surveyed.
Date: April 25, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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