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[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Moses Austin, April 10, 1816]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to his father Moses Austin concerning the settlement of debt with Elias Bates.
[Transcript of Document Appointing an Attorney, July 27, 1818]
Copy of transcript of a legal document appointing William Davis to act as John Brickey's attorney.
[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.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, on July 6, 1838, discussing a school for Perry's son Stephen in Steubenville, Ohio. Pilgrim also discusses what he did for the Fourth of July.
[Transcript of Testimony of Various Character Witnesses on Behalf of Ephraim Roddy, January 25, 1831]
Copy of transcript of testimony of various character witnesses certifying the "correct, upright and honourable" character of Ephraim Roddy.
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 2, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin informs Austin that he will soon immigrate to Texas and hopes to select ten to twenty thousand acres. Martin also provides a reference for his friend, Major Dougherty.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, in which Austin reports on the progress of the cause of Texas Independence. Austin describes the support he received in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee, including donations to cover the cost of arming and transporting army volunteers.
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
[Transcript of account signed by Stephen F. Austin, July 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an account statement signed by Stephen F. Austin recording deposit, payments, and shipping expenses that appear to be for the Commissioners of Texas.
[Transcript of letter from P.W. Grayson to David Burnet, November 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from P. W. Grayson to David Burnet concerning the United States' acknowledgement of Texas's independence in addition to other matters.
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, July 23, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Saucedo, on July 23, 1828, discussing the discovery of people who had assassinated an important figure living in Texas, and asking that the appropriate measures by followed.
[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.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, February 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, on February 12, 1836, discussing the legitimacy of an offer of 800 acres of land and a bounty put forth by Sam Houston, and the offer of the ladies of Nashville, Tenn. to outfit a regiment.
[Transcript of First Page of a Letter, February 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for the first page of a letter, probably from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 16, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, February 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, on February 18, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States, and Nashville in particular.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 24, 1836, discussing the engraving of treasury notes for the Republic of Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, on March 3, 1836, urging the Texans to declare independence from Mexico, and telling of the support from the United States.
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, on June 10, 1836, enclosing dispatches and letters of introduction.
[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, commending his son, John A. Rogers, Jr., and stating his opinion on Texas' war with Mexico.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
[Transcript of Letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1836, introducing Colonel A. S. Thurston.
[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, October 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, on October 22, 1830. Bean has discovered that the government is paying Indians to move west of the Mississippi River, and he wonders if the Indians will attempt to retake their lands in Texas.
[Transcript of agreement between Sterling C. Robertson, Al Thompson, and Jeremiah Turner, December 2, 1830]
Copy of transcript for articles of agreement between Sterling C. Robertson and Al Thompson who have hired Jeremiah Thompson to settle their land in Texas in exchange for property.
[Transcript of land grant laying out conditions for Stephen F. Austin to settle 800 families, February 25, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a land grant laying out conditions for Stephen F. Austin to settle 800 families.
[Transcript of letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, January 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore introduces himself to Austin and describes his plans for immigration.
[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.
[Transcript of letter from Felix Robertson to Stephen F. Austin, December 3, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Felix Robertson to Stephen F. Austin, introducing P. Bertrand, who is looking to settle in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 28, 1829]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin introducing Mr. Bertrand from Nashville, TN.
[Transcript of Memorandum from Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1815]
Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin discussing money to be sent to Kentucky.
[Transcript of power of attorney for John Brickey, July 27, 1818]
Copy of transcript for a power of attorney for John Brickey giving rights to William Davis.
[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Wescott, January 21, 1806]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Wescott concerning the sale of lead shot in Tennessee.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin discussing land claims, the lead business, and the news that while there is no war yet, an embargo will continue until June.
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