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[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, regarding Gomez-Farias leaving Brazos to interview with Austin. Fisher informs Austin that he is aware that the interview was planned to take place and that the Matagorda Committee of Safety has been awaiting news from Austin.

Date: October 29, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Houston to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1836, informing him of his nomination to the post of Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas.

Date: October 28, 1836

Creator: Houston, Samuel

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Hammond to Moses Austin, October 1818]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Hammond to Moses Austin, in October 1818, informing Austin that he stopped a transaction from taking place until he could receive Austin's letter concerning it. He also mentions the building of a bridge at Herculaneum.

Date: October 1818

Creator: Hammond, Samuel

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Swartwout to Stephen F. Austin, October 19, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Swartwout to Stephen F. Austin, on October 19, 1836, asking that Austin help H. W. Robinson in his endeavors.

Date: October 19, 1836

Creator: Swartwout, Samuel

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, October 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, in which Dinsmore requests approval for a list of names, and advises that while Goliad is still in control of the colonists, La Baca is the best location for delivering supplies.

Date: October 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, October 22, 1799]

Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin advising him in business matters. Stephen Austin specifically advises James Austin to stockpile provisions, such as: pork, beef, corn and rye. Additionally, he recommends making lead shot to be sold in Richmond during the fall.

Date: October 22, 1799

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, October 19, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to a friend describing conditions in Texas. Letter translated into English from Spanish by W. W. Robinson.

Date: October 19, 1829

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, October 25, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Stephen consoles Emily on the loss of her child and briefly discusses his situation with Col. Anthony Butler.

Date: October 25, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Governor Viesca, October 11, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Texas Jose Maria Viesca requesting permission to build a town outside of the borders of his colony. From Translations of Empresario Contracts, 1825-35, p. 131 (General Land Office).

Date: October 11, 1827

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, in which Austin orders Bell to prevent any new settlers from traveling further than five miles below La Baddie [Bedias Road], because Mr. Kincheloe has already been given the authority to choose any tract above or below La Baddie. Austin also warns Hill to avoid giving settlement permits to anyone without proper recommendations, and to be cautious of incoming settlers from Red River because their traveling party may include c… more

Date: October 16, 1830

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bowie, October 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bowie giving orders to approach and investigate Bexar.

Date: October 27, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, October 14, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry confirming that The Nelson arrived with Perry's goods, advising Perry to enter into raising livestock once he is in Texas, and informing Perry that he will be in Saltillo until June.

Date: October 14, 1830

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Martín Perfecto de Cos, [October 17, 1835]]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Martín Perfecto de Cos, which accompanied Austin's letter to Cos of October 17, 1835 asking for truce. This letter acknowledges Austin's receiving Cos's letter of the 5th, and expresses Austin's wish to settle affairs in Texas with Cos.

Date: October 17, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, October 10, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, in which he requests permission and offers certain terms under which to build a town on the Eastern Bank of the Colorado River.

Date: October 10, 1827

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

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

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, on October 21, 1834, discussing the receipt of fifty dollars, the trial of Jacob Fox of Salem, and the second edition of a map of Texas. He also mentions a man and his family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who wish to move to Texas.

Date: October 21, 1834

Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin concerning the lawsuit against Fox and the delivery of maps. Leaming also requests an advance from Austin, since he has already "expended" the money supplied to him by Miss Austin.

Date: October 14, 1831

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, on October 14, 1831, informing him of a letter written discussing the suit against Jacob Fox of Salem, and mentioning four maps that he has sent to Austin. He also asks that he receive $50 to continue to pursue the suit against Fox.

Date: October 14, 1831

Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney argues that Perry would provide a great service by traveling to Columbia and convincing Greenville McNeil to travel to Brazoria to hold elections.

Date: October 4, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney thanks Perry for the use of his "boy" in the completion of a challenging task. [It is unclear from this letter if "boy" is a diminutive way of addressing a male slave or if "boy" actually refers to Perry's son.]

Date: October 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin, October 6, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin requesting a quarter league of land abandoned by Ralph Wright.

Date: October 6, 1832

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1836, asking that Austin use his influence to get him a position in the government.

Date: October 5, 1836

Creator: Duke, Thomas M.

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Hammond to Moses Austin, October 1818]

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

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Swartwout to Stephen F. Austin, October 19, 1836]

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, October 30, 1835]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, October 22, 1799]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, October 19, 1829]

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

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, October 25, 1828]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Governor Viesca, October 11, 1827]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bowie, October 27, 1835]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, October 14, 1830]

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Martín Perfecto de Cos, [October 17, 1835]]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, October 10, 1827]

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

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

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1831]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 4, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 22, 1835]

[Transcript of letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin, October 6, 1832]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1836]