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[Transcript of Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript of an extract of a letter from Texas describing Stephen F. Austin's arrest in Saltillo: including the reasons provided in the Order of Arrest, Austin's treatment since his arrest, federal approval of a state-maintained court system, and immediate outcomes from the federal repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830.

Date: March 7, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 23, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews informs Perry that he is prepared to send insurance paperwork as soon as he receives the name of the intended recipient. Andrews also reports that there is a bar of iron and a letter from Mexico waiting for Perry.

Date: October 23, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.

Date: April 15, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, in which the company representatives acknowledge receipt of Perry's order, and inform Perry that all items were located except for one book. Company representatives also update Perry regarding the final settlement of accounts.

Date: October 7, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.

Date: May 28, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, September 8, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, on September 8, 1834, submitting a copy of a document from the electoral assembly.

Date: September 8, 1834

Creator: Smith, Henry

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith, William Pettus, James B. Miller, and Wyly Martin, September 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith, James B. Miller, William Pettus, and Wyly Martin, on September 7, 1834, certifying that the electoral assembly has met to name two scribes, and that Stephen F. Austin has been named a deputy.

Date: September 7, 1834

Creator: Smith, Henry; Pettus, William; Miller, James B. & Martin, Wyly

[Transcript of Letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, February 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan provides an update on correspondence sent to Perry from Stephen F. Austin and the state of business affairs in Austin.

Date: February 26, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from J. P Borden to Gail and J. P . Borden, October 25, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. P Borden to Gail Borden and J. P. Borden, in which Borden provides updates to his father and brother regarding his travels from Goliad to Bexar. Borden reports on his company, the conditions of the road, housing construction, and the natural landscape.

Date: October 25, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.

Date: May 30, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph B. Heard to James F. Perry, October 24, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph B. Heard to James F. Perry, in which Heard is writing to request information on behalf of the wife and child of Samuel Maxwell, who has been missing for several months.

Date: October 24, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz, December 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz, on December 26, 1834, discussing the appointment of Samuel M. Williams to a state government position, and listing others who have been nominated for other positions.

Date: December 26, 1834

Creator: Músquiz, Ramón

[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

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, May 10, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry, in which Austin discusses miniatures he has sent to Perry and the possibility of giving Perry a power of attorney if he is detained by the Mexican government for long. Austin also comments on the political situation in Mexico, predicting that there may be another civil war.

Date: May 10, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, February 9, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, in which Mrs. Maxwell expresses her concern over her husband, whom she has not heard from in eight months.

Date: February 9, 1834

[Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress discussing the infringement of their rights by the Mexican military and government and requesting that Stephen F. Austin be released since neither his nor their actions constitute treason.

Date: July 28, 1834

[Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Matagorda to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Ayuntamiento of Matagorda to the Mexican Congress requesting the release of Stephen F. Austin given his loyalty to the Mexican government.

Date: July 28, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.

Date: July 23, 1834

[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

[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.

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, July 29, 1834

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry requesting that Perry retrieve his aparejo and other packing materials from J. A. Wharton and deliver them to Mr. Grayson and Mr. Jack.

Date: July 29, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, July 20, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, in which Garnett informs Summerville of his intention to immigrate to Texas and asks for information regarding the prospects for success of a drug store in the Austin Colony.

Date: July 20, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bryan informs Austin of his interest in becoming a colonist and introduces himself as a married man with money to pursue business in the colony.

Date: August 3, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, September 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, in which Hunter informs Perry of high numbers of people falling ill and some fatalities as a result, including their mutual friend, Capt. John Dunklin. Hunter also writes about his concern over his credit and asks Perry to collect his claims as soon as possible.

Date: September 28, 1834