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[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, October 11, 1834]

Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias: On the politics surrounding Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States. On General Paez's efforts to obtain Spanish recognition of Venezuelan independence and on rumors that Mexico will declare war on Spain if it does not recognize the former's independence. N(ew) York, October 11, 1834.

Date: October 11, 1834

Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836

[Transcript of a Military Roster, October 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript of a military roster for Texas troops taken from Camp Cibolo in 1835.

Date: October 17, 1835

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

Copy of transcript for a translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to Martín Perfecto de Cos asking to make a truce with the general.

Date: October 17, 1835

[Transcript of Certification of Results for the Election of a Delegate to the Council of War at Gonzales, October 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a certification of results for the election of a delegate to the council of war at Gonzales, in which the author testifies that Maj. Benjamin J. White received the unanimous vote for representative from the Goliad Committee of Safety.

Date: October 12, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, in which Radcliff expresses his regret at missing the opportunity to meet Zavala in San Felipe de Austin. Radcliff expresses his desire to follow Zavala's commands in pursuit of Texas independence.

Date: October 10, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, October 16, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, in which Beatty

Date: October 16, 1832

[Transcript of letter from Alejandro Alegre, October 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alejandro Alegre.

Date: October 13, 1835

[Transcript of letter from Alejandro Alegre, October 14, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alejandro Alegre

Date: October 14, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.

Date: October 10, 1830

[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.

Date: October 24, 1830

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, in which Sims asks for several leagues of land to be reserved because he has made arrangements for permanent settlers on those leagues.

Date: October 10, 1835

[Transcript of letter from Brown, Chase and Co. to Perry and Hunter, October 8, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Brown, Chase and Co. to Perry and Hunter, informing Perry and Hunter that they have filled their order placed with Browns and Lewis.

Date: October 8, 1831

[Transcript of Letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, October 25, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, in which Lockhart informs Austin that he has completed surveys for two leagues of land within the Austin colony and offers to continue surveying in the Western section of the colony. Lockhart requests instruction regarding the settlement of the prairie country and asks for news regarding the arrival of his petition.

Date: October 25, 1830

[Transcript of Letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, October 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chamberlain informs Austin that he has purchased part of John Cummings' interest in the silver mine on the Trinity River. Jones requests further information regarding plans to put bring the mine into production, as well as, the current value of the mineral. Jones also suggests to Austin that would be to the benefit of the enterprise to arrange a meeting of the shareholders in the coming year.

Date: October 10, 1830

[Transcript of letter from E. R. Wightman to Hinton Curtis, October 24, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. R. Wightman to Hinton Curtis regarding a potential land deal.

Date: October 24, 1838

[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 Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews reports that the bill of lading should be arriving soon and the document will enable Perry will able to recover the financial losses incurred when several items of his merchandise, being shipped on the Empress, were thrown overboard. Andrews also reports that an angry customer broke in to his store, and that his cook was taken away by Mr. Randon.

Date: October 26, 1834

[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Crittin to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, regarding the arrival of Col. Ugartechea's messenger, Mr. Anderson, and his confidential Secretary, Lieut. Rada. Crittin also writes that Col. Ugartechea will continue to allow free movement of Americans for trade, and that the regiments in Saltillo has been suspended by General Cos.

Date: October 4, 1835

[Transcript of Letter from Fairfax Catlett to Stephen F. Austin, October 27, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Fairfax Catlett to Stephen F. Austin, on October 27, 1836, asking to be given the position of chief clerk of the Department of State in Texas.

Date: October 27, 1836

Creator: Catlett, Fairfax

[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 Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1832, discussing several sick soldiers who may join the march to Matamoros once they are well.

Date: October 5, 1832

Creator: Medina, Francisco

Creator: Borden, Gail, Jr.