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[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram expresses his devotion to the cause of Texas Independence, and requests a more appropriate posting. Ingram argues that his current post does not make use of his services.

Date: November 15, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, August 6, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, regarding money belonging to John J. Whitesides, who now wishes to apply it towards the purchase of a land title.

Date: August 6, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Collins introduces his friend and fellow soldier in the Louisiana Guard, Mr. Robert C. Morris. Collins vouches for Morris' skill as a soldier and tactician, as well as, his sincere loyalty to the causes of his countrymen. Collins also asks where his service is needed the most.

Date: October 20, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, September 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, in regards to an outstanding debt owed to Zacharee and Co. by Dr. James Grant, who the company has been unable to locate. Zacharee and Co. have information suggesting that Grant has money stored elsewhere and asks if Col. Austin or Samuel Williams could provide any further information.

Date: September 23, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, September 25, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, in which Whiteside informs Jack about the status of an order for thirty-seven dollars to Col. Austin.

Date: September 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Jefferson George to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jefferson George to Gail Borden, in which George introduces Thomas J. Williams and asks that Borden file Williams application for a league of land near Matagorda. George also requests information regarding the forfeiture of Mr. Tones league.

Date: July 27, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, September 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, in which Bartlett reports on the status of his survey work, as well as, the effect of his illness on his ability to write or draw.

Date: September 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, August 28, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, in which Dix expresses his desire to settle the horse affair amicably and without litigation.

Date: August 28, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Linn informs Austin that Governor Gonzales, his secretary, and twenty Mexican troops arrived at Goliad but were not appropriately received by Capt. Dimmitt. Linn warns Dimmitt is an enemy to the mexican people and his harshness towards the inhabitants of Goliad will have consequences for the Texas revolutionary cause.

Date: November 11, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, September 3, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, in which Jones asks Bryan if he can have a book of Spanish language exercises belonging to Bryan that was found in Mr. Fletcher's store. Jones also informs Bryan that Milam Jones is near death.

Date: September 3, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from John W. Dorsey, M. D. to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, December 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John W. Dorsey, M. D. to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Dorsey offers his experience as a military physician.

Date: December 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, November 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan informs Perry that he safely arrived in San Felipe de Austin with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Bryan also reports that Austin has resigned his office as commander-in-chief of the army of Texas and will likely travel to the United States as commissioner of Texas to negotiate for aid; Burleson has been elected to take Austin's place as commander-in-chief; and military personnel were confused and displeased by the … more

Date: November 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos, August 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos, in which Cos issues orders for all authorities in Texas to be obedient to the laws of the Mexican government and to concentrate resources towards the pursuit and capture of Don Lorenzo Zavala. This document is the last page of what appears to be a multi-page document.

Date: August 9, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Columbia, July 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from General Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Columbia, in which General Cos calls for the arrest of William Barret Travis for his organizational role in the 1835 Anahuac Disturbance.

Date: August 1, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, regarding the formal response of the Mexican President Pro tempore to the resolution passed by the inhabitants of Gonzales in July of 1834 which contained suggestions for Constitutional reforms. The President Pro tempore of Mexico promises that the August Assembly will take the proposals of Texans into consideration, and that the people responsible for inciting rebellion will be punished.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, in which Dimitt offers Austin both congratulations on his appointment to the commander and chief of the Revolutionary Army and a pledge of support for the cause.

Date: October 13, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, regarding the dispatch of a small band of troops to Austin's current position, and reports that there has not been any dissension or dissatisfaction amongst the troops at Goliad. However, Dimitt warns that there have been reports of dissension amongst Texas Revolutionary troops stationed elsewhere.

Date: October 15, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from R. R. Royall to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R. R. Royall to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Royall informs Austin that two prisoners of war, Captain Manuel Savarigo and Ensign Antonio Garza, were delivered to the Council of War.

Date: October 17, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Robert Colllins to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert Collins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Collins introduces Col. William Ward, who offers his services and the services of his company of rifleman to the cause of Texas independence.

Date: November 20, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, December 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, in which Austin advises the creation of permanent government and the creation of a constitution via a convention of elected representatives. Austin also commends the council for aid provided to the Mexican Federalist troops.

Date: December 11, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[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 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 F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, in which Austin informs Dimmitt that he is to transfer command of the fort and the town to Capt. Collinsworth immediately. Austin explains that the transfer of command is due to reports made by Governor Viesca and acting Alcalde regarding harsh mistreatment of the inhabitants of Goliad.

Date: November 18, 1835

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

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[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, August 6, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, September 23, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, September 25, 1833]

[Transcript of Letter from Jefferson George to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, September 30, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, August 28, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, September 3, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from John W. Dorsey, M. D. to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, December 22, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, November 30, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos, August 9, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Columbia, July 12, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 13, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 15, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from R. R. Royall to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Robert Colllins to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, December 11, 1835]

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

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

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

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