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[Copy of letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
[Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas, March 19, 1836]
Formal statement regarding colonization of families in Texas. Mexico, March 19, 1836. Signed by Padilla, Jose Maxia Dias Noriego, and Juan L. Velazques. Letter written by Padilla.
[Letter from Zavala to Mexia, May 26, 1836]
Letter from Zavala to Mexia. Zavala's feelings for his birth and mother country, Mexico and his confidence towards his new country and on the Texas military. Velasco, May 26, 1836.
[Transcript of a report regarding the movements of the Mexican Army and the status of the Texas Army, [March] 1836]
Copy of transcript for a report that outlines the movements of the Mexican Army and details the status of the Texas Army.
[Transcript of announcement concerning the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to Texas, April 14, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an announcement by the committee of J. C. Larue, J. Ricord, R. Pearse, P. Snell, and M. Cronican reporting the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to all interested and willing to support Texas.
[Transcript of declaration by Thomas H. Borden, January 19, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a declaration written by Thomas H. Borden advocating for Texas's independence if the Mexican government fails to uphold the Constitution of 1824.
[Transcript of draft of letter from [P.W. Grayson] to [Andrew Jackson], [August 1836]]
Copy of transcript for a draft of a letter from [P.W. Grayson] to [President Andrew Jackson] concerning Texas's declaration of independence from Mexico.
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of Letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, May 10, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from A. J. Yates to Stephen F. Austin, on May 10, 1836, discussing his inability to acquire a paper with the new Texas constitution.
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, on March 21, 1836, discussing the battle of the Alamo from the Mexican point of view.
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez to Stephen F. Austin, December 29, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez, the Mexican Consul in New Orleans, to Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Toro to Santa Anna, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Toro to his brother-in-law, Santa Anna. This copy of the letter includes a note from Stephen F. Austin, which states that the original letter was sent by Captain Patton to Santa Anna by order of Sam Houston.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 5, 1836, discussing his ideas to keep Matamoros from falling into the hands of the Mexican government.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 13, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 13, 1836, discussing opinions about the Texas blockade of Matamoros. He goes on to discuss the upkeep of his newspaper, the Correo Atlántico.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George R. Robertson, on January 14, 1836, discussing the fate of prisoners of Mexico who are not United States citizens.
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 19, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove inquires as to whether or not Edward Pettit was ever granted land in Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, commending his son, John A. Rogers, Jr., and stating his opinion on Texas' war with Mexico.
[Transcript of Letter from John William Ros to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John William Ros and his brother to Stephen F. Austin, on November 28, 1836, discussing several ships that have not yet sailed for lack of funds.
[Transcript of Letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, on August 15, 1836, espousing the importance of maintaining a newspaper in favor of Texas' cause, and discussing the imminent closure of his paper the Correo Atlántico unless something be done to increase the number of subscribers in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from P.W. Grayson to David Burnet, November 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from P. W. Grayson to David Burnet concerning the United States' acknowledgement of Texas's independence in addition to other matters.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, on March 3, 1836, urging the Texans to declare independence from Mexico, and telling of the support from the United States.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, January 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, on January 18, 1836, accepting his offer of a regiment of troops to aid in the Texas Revolution.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, January 10, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, on January 10, 1836, informing him of the loan they have gained from the United States government and the troops they have offered to supply in the fight for Texas' independence.
[Transcript of letter from [Stephen F. Austin], January 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [Stephen F. Austin] discussing the situation between Texas and Mexico and questioning the recipient of the letter as to whether Texas would have support from the United States if they declared independence from Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Mexican Consul, Francisco Pizarro Martinez outlining terms for the exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Señor Paduani, November 8, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Señor Paduani, on November 8, 1836, informing him that a letter to Santa Anna has been withheld by Sam Houston.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers requesting that they deliver a letter to the Mexican Consul in New Orleans in order to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of Letter from the Citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, June 23, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from the citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, on June 23, 1836, asking that he raise his regiment and make arrangements quickly, given that the current president of Mexico has decided to ignore the armistice signed by Santa Anna.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Toby and Brothers to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Toby to Stephen F. Austin concerning the arrival and departure of several vessels in New Orleans.
[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton recommending that Dr. S. B. Dickinson and J. M. Wolfe be considered citizens of Texas from December 23, 1835 given their efforts to raise money and other involvement in achieving Texas's independence.
[Transcript of Letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking that Austin be on the lookout for a young man, named Edmond Morris, who has disappeared from his town and is believed to have gone to Texas, Mexico, or New Orleans.
[Transcript of minutes for a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas, April 23, 1836]
Copy of transcript for minutes of a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas to discuss the ongoing revolution. The minutes also include a draft of a statement to be forwarded to the United States Congress, as well as a statement written by Sam Houston regarding military affairs.
[Transcript of Supplement to El Nacional, Number 79, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a supplement to "El Nacional" number 79, which contains the official news of Texas.
[Transcript of table of contents from Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album, and a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Andrew Jackson, July 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for the table of contents for Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album. The document also includes a copy of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Jackson, in which Austin encourages the United States to mediate in ending the war between Texas and Mexico.
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