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[Transcript of letter from B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, December 2, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, in which Archer has enclosed a copy of W. H. Wharton's letter to him dated November 28, 1835 for publication in the Texas Republican. In Wharton's letter he declines an appointment to be the Consultation Commissioner to the United States as he believes that Texas will not be able to obtain aid from the United States unless they fully declare independence from Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry regarding a draft on a house drawn up by Mr. Somerville.
[Transcript of letter from J. W. Fannin Jr. to J. W. E. Wallace, December 28, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Fannin Jr. to J. W. E. Wallace approving his appointment to Captain and giving him instructions for recruiting troops.
[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James Perry, on December 9, 1835, discussing the draft to a house.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
[Transcript of Supplement to El Nacional, Number 79, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a supplement to "El Nacional" number 79, which contains the official news of Texas.
[Transcript of report made by John Sharp, March 27, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a report made by John Sharp concerning the numbers of troops in both the Texas and Mexican armies, as well as their positions.
[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton recommending that Dr. S. B. Dickinson and J. M. Wolfe be considered citizens of Texas from December 23, 1835 given their efforts to raise money and other involvement in achieving Texas's independence.
[Transcript of letters from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson and General José de Urrea, July 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson. Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to General José de Urrea. Both copies verified and signed by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of memorandum concenring the deliver of one of Santa Anna's letters to E. P. Gaines, [1836]]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum concerning the delivery of one of Santa Anna's letters to General E. P. Gains by Mr. LeGrand.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Forsyth, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, as Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas, to John Forsyth, the Secretary of States for the United States, in which Austin discusses the need for the United States to acknowledge Texas's independence and approahces the discussion of the United States annexing Texas.
[Transcript of announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States to promote Texas's annexation into the U.S.
[Transcript of receipt for the sale of a slave from George B. McKinstry to Stephen F. Austin, November 25, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a receipt for the sale of a slave named Simon from George B. McKinstry to Stephen F. Austin. In this document, McKinstry releases the title to Simon and guarantees his health.
[Transcript of land agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, April 27, 1842]
Copy of transcript for an agreement for land sold by Stephen F. Austin to Barnard E. Bee on November 25, 1836.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers requesting that they deliver a letter to the Mexican Consul in New Orleans in order to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Mexican Consul, Francisco Pizarro Martinez outlining terms for the exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of Treasury, Henry Smith to Secretary of State, Stephen F. Austin, which includes a copy of a resolution passed by the Senate of the Republic of Texas that requests the Secretary of the Treasury to make estimates for appropriations for 1837.
[Transcript of memorandum from Stephen F. Austin concerning the military service of J. W. E. Wallace, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin certifying that J. W. E. Wallace served in the volunteer army from October 10, 1835 until November 18th when Wallace left on furlow.
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Toro to Santa Anna, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Toro to his brother-in-law, Santa Anna. This copy of the letter includes a note from Stephen F. Austin, which states that the original letter was sent by Captain Patton to Santa Anna by order of Sam Houston.
[Transcript of receipt for money paid to G. M. Stone by Stephen F. Austin, December 8, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a receipt for money paid to G. M. Stone by Stephen F. Austin for a debt of $80 accrued by Col. Bee when he contracted with Stone for a house.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, December 9, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, requesting that the Bordens print 200 copies of the law entitled "An Act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the Armies of the Republic of Texas".
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to A. J. Yates, December 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to A. J. Yates requesting Yates to follow up on his request to negotiate an exchange of prisoners with the Mexican consul in New Orleans.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to William H. Harding, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Judge William H. Hardin, in which Austin passes along President Sam Houston's pardon of John P. Wallace from the death penalty.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to W. H. Hardin, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Judge William H. Hardin, in which Austin passes along Houston's instructions that Hardin should try and convict 4 persons who were charged with helping Mexican prisoners to escape in Liberty County, rather than sending them to Columbia.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, in which Austin requests that the Bordens print 200 copies of the militia law pamphlet for the government.
[Transcript of proclamation by President Sam Houston, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a proclamation by President Sam Houston concerning people who have been impersonating agents of Texas in the United States.
[Transcript of draft of payment to Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a draft to pay Benjamin D. Nobel $500 from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney.
[Transcript of draft to pay Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a draft to pay Benjamin D. Nobel $1000 from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney.
[Transcript of announcement made by Stephen F. Austin concerning ferry services on the Brazos, November 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an announcement from Stephen F. Austin revoking James Small's rights to operate a ferry on the Brazos and granting John York the privilege of operating a ferry on the Brazos.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers acknowledging receipt of their letters regarding the visit of Guerra and Pedorani and thanking them for their continued communication.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Henry Smith, December 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letters from Stephen F. Austin to Henry Smith, enclosing two letter regarding George Stiles to be included in the Treasury Department archives.
[Transcript of a stock certificate for Stephen F. Austin's holdings in the Texas Railroad, Navigation, and Banking Company, December 20, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a stock certificate for Stephen F. Austin's shares in the Texas Railroad, Navigation, and Banking Company.
[Transcript of letter from John Chenoweth to Stephen F. Austin, December 23, 1836
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Chenoweth to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chenoweth requests a passport to the United States.
[Transcript of a draft to pay George B. McKinstry by Barnard E. Bee, December 26, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a draft to George B. McKinstry for $1200 by Barnard E. Bee.
[Transcript of military orders from George W. Poe, December 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for military orders given by George W. Poe to conduct funeral honors for Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of table of contents from Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album, and a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Andrew Jackson, July 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for the table of contents for Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album. The document also includes a copy of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Jackson, in which Austin encourages the United States to mediate in ending the war between Texas and Mexico.
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, on March 21, 1836, discussing the battle of the Alamo from the Mexican point of view.
[Transcript of letter from H. Austin to J. F. Perry, January 26, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Austin to J. F. Perry regarding drafts.
[Transcript of letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry, January 29, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry regarding the delivery of papers belonging to Perry and Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., January 28, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James A. Merle and Co. regarding drafts they made in favor of Stephen F. Austin that Perry wishes to collect as executor of Austin's estate.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., February 2, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co. regarding drafts payable to Stephen F. Austin's estate. This is a follow up letter to Perry's letter of January 29, 1837 on the same matter.
[Transcript of letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry, February 7, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry discussing when he will come to visit Peach Point.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 31, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammekan to James F. Perry with an enclosed list of S. L. G.'s slaves.
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.
[Transcript of letter from Levi Jone to James F. Perry, March 4, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Levi Jones to James F. Perry, in which Jones inquires, on behalf of a friend from Virginia, about purchasing a tract of land.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry relating news about James F. Perry's health and other family members and acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, March 19, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry concerning his drafts with Gasquet Parish and Co.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding the city of Austin and if Perry is interested in selling any land.
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, April 6, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry proposing that a publication be made to demonstrate the difficulties Stephen F. Austin encountered in order to settle Texas.
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