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- Mexican Citizen (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 17, 1831
- Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local and world news, poetry, and advertising.
- Mexican Citizen (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 1831
- Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local and world news, poetry, and advertising.
- Mexican Citizen (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 1831
- Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local and world news, poetry, and advertising.
- [Transcript of colonization contract for James Rogers, Apirl 14, 1831
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract for James Rogers.
- [Transcript of invoice for books purchased by J. Woodbury Jr., January 27, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for an invoice of books purchased by J. Woodbury Jr. from Collins and Hanney.
- [Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to McCain and Co., August 16, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to McCain and Co. requesting goods to be shipped to Texas.
- [Transcript of Shipping Record created by J. Doane, July 14, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a shipping record created by J. Doane that includes shipping terms and fees, as well as a list of items being shipped.
- [Transcript of Letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, January 3, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, in which Winston appeals to Austin to allow his youngest brother to pay the remaining balance and purchase his reserved league.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Ygnacio de Alcala to José Antonio Navarro, January 22, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Ygnacio de Alcala to José Antonio Navarro, on January 22, 1831, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, January 25, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Medero, on January 25, 1831, noting that his arrival to San Felipe de Austin has been made public, and he has been given a commission. He also tells colonists to mark their land as their own.
- [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, January 28, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter, on January 28, 1831, extending a commission throughout the territory of Texas, and stating the laws he will reinforce.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, January 29, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, on January 29, 1831, discussing laws that have been passed, and suggesting that Madero speak to someone in person about them.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, February 10, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, on February 10, 1831, discussing the cancellation of a law about the purchase of land by Americans.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ygnacio Domingues to John Davis Bradburn, February 10, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for two letters. The first is from Ygnacio Domingues to José Francisco Madero, and the second, to John Davis Bradburn, on February 10, 1831, states that the federal government is higher than any other order.
- [Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, February 6, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, on February 6, 1831, discussing an official's desire to suspend Madero.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, February 15, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, on February 15, 1831, discussing an inheritance of cattle and money.
- [Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
- [Transcript of Surveying Contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, February 18, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for surveying contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on the extent of the area that Hadley be responsible for surveying. Also agreed upon is the amount that Hadley will be paid per league and per quarter league, as well as, Wightman's responsibilities to plot and transcribe the notes and make reports to the central office.
- [Transcript of Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a surveying contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on extent of the area to be surveyed by Hubert, specific items expected as a result of the work (including field books for every league), Hubert and Wightman division of profits, and Wightman's responsibilities regarding the final draft submitted to the registrar.
- [Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
- [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 Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831]
- Copy of a transcript of a letter from Ramón Músquiz, on March 29, 1831, discussing two foreigners who came to Texas recently.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, in which Hale informs Williams that his league of land has very little timber. Hale asks Williams if he can trade his current league (No.31) for league No.22.
- [Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tanner provides a reference for Thomas Drummond, (a scientist coming to visit Texas and other areas of Mexico in order to collect specimens).
- [Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on May 21, 1831, discussing a foreigner who arrived recently without a record or passport. He asks that the ports in Texas do their jobs and check for passports.
- [Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
- [Transcript of Colonization Contract between Thomas Taylor and Stephen F. Austin, June 2, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between the Samuel M. Williams and Thomas Taylor, stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Taylor's lands. This document ends in the middle of a sentence which leads me to believe that this is the first page in a multipage document.
- [Transcript of Last Page of Letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, June 2, 1831]
- Copy of transcript of the last page of a letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, on June 2, 1831, assuring the title of Taylor as empresario.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on June 11, 1831, asking to receive seeds from an orange tree near the Arkansas River.
- [Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, June 19, 1931]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Jones provides a reference for
- [Transcript of Letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, June 21, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Agustin Martinez de LeJarza to Stephen F. Austin, on June 21, 1831, asking Austin to review his petition for the land he has asked for.
- [Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Patton informs Austin of his intention to immigrate to Texas and requests information regarding duty fees, regulations for indenturing African-American persons and minors, and necessary supplies.
- [Transcript of Letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, July 13, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bent provides a reference for Rubin B. Newman and requests further information about the country.
- [Transcript of Letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, July 20, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, in which McFarland informs Austin of his intentions to visit the colony in the coming year, and extends his friendship.
- [Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 26, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren indicates his intention to take possession of the Phelps league, and his continued interest in the league on Clear Creek.
- [Transcript of Letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, July 27, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, in which Evans reports that he has so far been unable to complete the survey of David Harris' league and the meandering of the San Jacinto River due to a prolonged illness. Evans has attached his field notes and rough calculations of several leagues and asks Austin to speak to the Alcalde on his behalf at the next meeting of the Ayuntamiento.
- [Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren expresses his concern over the extensive amount of time it has taken Austin, and other bureaucratic elements, to make a decision concerning the Phelps.
- [Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, July 31, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sylvester informs Austin that he is suffering from persistent and severe lung inflammation which is keeping him from discussing matters in person. Murphy indicates that he is aware that Warren D.C. Hall has taken possession of the Phelps Tract and that based on prior negotiations, Murphy feels that he should be given the Clear Creek tract.
- [Transcript of Letter from S. R. Miller to Stephen F. Austin, August 7, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from S. R. Miller to Stephen F. Austin, in which Miller appeals to Austin for assistance in securing rights to land made available to him after the death of Edmond R. Miller.
- [Transcript of Letters from John Caldwell to Stephen F. Austin and Mr. Williams, August 24, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for two letters from John Caldwell, on August 24, 1831. The first, to Stephen F. Austin, informs him that he has been ill and hopes that he can still get a league of land in Texas. In the second, to Mr. Williams, Caldwell tells him to have Mr. Navarro survey his lands.
- [Transcript of Letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, August 27, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ficklin provides a reference for General John T. Mason, and shares his opinion on the tendency of the press to exaggerate the instability of the political climate in the United States.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo to Stephen F. Austin, September 27, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo to Stephen F. Austin, on September 27, 1831, asking for a resolution of a debt.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, October 3, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Paxton requests information regarding the laws, necessary supplies, and health and climate of the soil.
- [Transcript of Letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, October 21, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, in which Marsh explains that he traded Joseph Powell four hundred and eighteen dollars worth of goods for a title on two hundred acres in Texas. Marsh expresses his recent doubts on the legitimacy of the title and hopes that Austin can legitimize his land claims, or help to locate Powell for prosecution.
- [Transcript of Letter from John Teal to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from John Teal to Stephen F. Austin, in which Teal informs Austin that his petition to the Mexican government to obtain the land he has lived on for the past two years was answered, and that he can cannot obtain the land without express permission of Austin and Samuel M. Williams.
- [Transcript of Letter from W. H. Tegarden to Stephen F. Austin, November 7, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from W. H. Tegarden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tegarden provides a reference for James T. Caldwell.