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[Transcript of a Handwritten Note]

Description: Copy of transcript of a handwritten note saying that the law about Texas applying for statehood has been omitted and summarizing what it said.
Date: April 1, 1833

[Transcript of a Letter, January 10-12, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter, written between January 10 and 12, 1836, discussing a loan the Americans settled in Texas have received from the United States government, and the troops they expect to receive soon.
Date: [1836-01-10..1836-01-12]

[Transcript of a List of Names, December 22, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a list of the names of citizens who have been given land by Gaspar Flores, drawn up by Miguel Arciniega on December 22, 1831. It lists the quantity of land, and their qualifications.
Date: December 22, 1831
Creator: Arciniega, Miguel

[Transcript of an Announcement from Sam Houston, November 18, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript an announcement from Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, and noting that the citizens of the Republic of Texas have voted nearly unanimously to become a state.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Houston, Samuel

[Transcript of Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, in which the commissioners discuss a proposal to travel to purchase a steamboat for protection of the coastlines and to ensure safe transportation of troops, immigrants and supplies. Over the course of the correspondence, the commissioners agree on the total amount and terms of the loan that will pay for the vessel.
Date: January 21, 1836
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