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[Transcript of Address to the the People of Texas by the Central Committee, October 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for an address to the People of Texas by the Central Committee, in which the committee encourages members of their constituency to be tempered in their adoption of revolutionary views and behaviors regarding Mexico. The committee warns of consequences of a hasty civil war and reminds the people of moderate responsiveness on the part of the Mexican government, citing the repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830, and the establishment of state-specific trial by jury.

Date: October 28, 1834

Item Type: Text

[Transcript of Invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], November 8, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a paid invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], in which Bolton provides a list of items and services, their cash value, and the dates on which those items or services were rendered and paid.

Date: November 8, 1834

Item Type: Text

[Transcript of Letter from a Military Commander to his Superior, January 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from a military commander to his superior, on January 27, 1835, discussing the movement of a group of troops to Matagorda because more smuggling occurs there.

Date: January 27, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Domingo de Ugartechea, April 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Domingo de Ugartechea, on April 27, 1835, discussing the request by the Mexican government for more troops to be sent to Monclova, and the naming of a man to a military position.

Date: April 27, 1835

Creator: Ugartechea, Domingo de

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Offitt provides details on settled and outstanding surveyor payments related to securing his land title. Offitt offers that Austin can payment until all documentation supporting Offitt's land titles meets Austin's satisfaction. [On the second page of the letter, there is an annotation by Stephen F. Austin noting that he chose to withhold payment until the Offitt sent him a receipt.]

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, February 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, concerning Mr. Maxwell. Perry describes his efforts to gather information concerning Maxwell's whereabouts and activities.

Date: February 15, 1835

Item Type: Letter

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

Copy of transcript for a letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Ayuntamiento, in which Perfecto de Cos expresses his concern regarding the lack of law enforcement in Texas. Perfecto de Cos argues that the Ayunamiento should convince Texas citizens of the security benefits of Mexican military presence in Texas.

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and W. Grayson, in which Austin informs Miller and Grayson of his plans to return to Texas and expresses his belief that General Santa Anna is a friend to Texas. Austin also reports that that federal reforms taking place in Mexico could result in statehood for Texas and advises against further disturbances.

Date: May 13, 1835

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Address to the the People of Texas by the Central Committee, October 28, 1834]

[Transcript of Invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], November 8, 1834]

[Transcript of Letter from a Military Commander to his Superior, January 27, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Domingo de Ugartechea, April 27, 1835]

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

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, February 15, 1835]

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

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

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]