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[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date: January 6, 1830

[Transcript of Letters from Emily and James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript letters from Emily Austin Bryan Perry and James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on February 7, 1830. Mrs. Perry discusses Stephen's health and his wish for her and her husband to join him in Mexico. Mr. Perry adds a note discussing his reasons for note moving to Mexico.
Date: February 7, 1830
Creator: Perry, Emily Austin Bryan & Perry, James Franklin

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date: February 9, 1830

[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
Date: February 28, 1830
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