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[Transcript of Letter from Anthony Butler, December 8, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Butler, on December 8, 1835, explaining the falsehoods that have been spread about money he supposedly owes, and going on to give his reasons for not associating with the man who first began them.
Date: December 8, 1835
Creator: Butler, Anthony

[Transcript of letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, reporting that Col. Jose de las Piedras has declared to be in favor of the Constitution of Santa Anna. Additionally, Piedras has been taken prisoner and that Bowie has assumed command of the 12th Regiment of the Infantry, formerly of Nacogdoches. He also requests that Austin gather and send 20 horse, cattle, or provisions to facilitate their cause.
Date: August 8, 1832
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