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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, March 19, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on March 19, 1826, discussing the resolution of the conflict between the Comanche Indians and the Tahuacanos, as well as the movements of militia troops. He goes on to discuss the other tribes they have been having trouble with.

Date: March 19, 1826

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 14, 1826, discussing the need to describe the limits of the jurisdiction of San Felipe de Austin.

Date: 1826~-08-14

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 3, 1826, discussing the family life of Peter Elias Bean, including whether or not he was legally married to the woman he was living with, and the number of sons he has.

Date: August 3, 1826

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Saucedo, August 11, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter to José Antonio Saucedo, on August 11, 1826, discussing the raising of an army in Nacogdoches, and their problems with James Gaines.

Date: August 11, 1826

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Governor Viesca, October 11, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Texas Jose Maria Viesca requesting permission to build a town outside of the borders of his colony. From Translations of Empresario Contracts, 1825-35, p. 131 (General Land Office).

Date: October 11, 1827

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]]

Copy of transcript for an incomplete translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas (either Rafael Gonzales or Victor Blanco) concerning the alliance of Native American tribes and Anglo American colonists, which could result in a possible uprising.

Date: 1826?

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Ramon Musquiz to Stephen F. Austin, January 8, 1829

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramon Musquiz to Stephen F. Austin.

Date: January 8, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter to Stephen F. Austin, April 16, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin.

Date: April 16, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter to Stephen F. Austin, April 16, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin.

Date: April 16, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from James Taylor Gaines to Ramon Musquiz, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Taylor Gaines to Ramon Musquiz.

Date: 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, October 14, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, in which Lockhart requests that Austin attend to his business until he is able to return to the colony.

Date: October 14, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, October 19, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to a friend describing conditions in Texas. Letter translated into English from Spanish by W. W. Robinson.

Date: October 19, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, December 24, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin.

Date: December 24, 1829

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, reporting that Col. Jose de las Piedras has declared to be in favor of the Constitution of Santa Anna. Additionally, Piedras has been taken prisoner and that Bowie has assumed command of the 12th Regiment of the Infantry, formerly of Nacogdoches. He also requests that Austin gather and send 20 horse, cattle, or provisions to facilitate their cause.

Date: August 8, 1832

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Mrs. Urbain, January 4, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Urbain, in which Perry updates Mrs. Urbain on news from Texas and discusses coming to visit her part of the country in order to bring his daughter to school.

Date: January 4, 1837

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830]

Copy of transcript for letters from Stephen F. Austin, sent during the period of June 5, 1830 until December 14, 1830.

Date: December 14, 1830

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz, November 30, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz.

Date: November 30, 1830

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, May 16, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, on May 16, 1825, discussing a black man named Gabriel who had a fight with his neighbor, and immigrated to Austin's colony in Texas.

Date: May 16, 1825

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter