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[Transcript of Document Concerning Stephen F. Austin, 1828-1829]

Copy of transcript for a document giving Stephen F. Austin a piece of land he had requested, in 1828 or 1829. It declares that, according to the law, he must cultivate and populate it.

Date: [1828..1829]

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter Concerning the Mexican-American Border, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter, in 1828, asking for a review of the border between Mexico and the United States so that both sides know and agree on where it is.

Date: 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, in which he forwards a letter he had previously written to colleagues in Missouri regarding investment opportunities in California. Austin further proposes that the Mexican government, as part of broader colonization efforts, complete construction of a canal or wagon road that connects the Colorado River in California to the Missouri River.

Date: 1828?

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, January 7, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on January 7, 1828, making it official that the vice governor of the state may examine the books of ranches, traders, and others.

Date: January 7, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Janury 9, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on January 9, 1828, declaring that a town has taken an oath to uphold the constitution of the state.

Date: January 9, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Músquiz, Ramón, January 15, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the newly appointed Political Chief of the Department of Texas, Ramón Músquiz, in which Austin acknowledges Músquiz's position as Chief and offers his services. Note at the bottom of the transcript: "Record of Empresario Contracts, p.274, (Land Office)"

Date: January 15, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, January 15, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on January 15, 1828, declaring that Gaspar Flores is being sent to a colony in order to solve the colony's problems as soon as possible.

Date: January 15, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Erasmo Seguin to Stephen F. Austin, January 24, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Erasmo Seguin to Stephen F. Austin, on January 24, 1828, discussing an escaped slave, the sending of trees to a government official, and the loss of some documents.

Date: January 24, 1828

Creator: Seguin, Erasmo

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from F. White, H. H. League, Thomas Davis, and Samuel M. Williams to Ramón Músquiz, January 24, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. White, H. H. League, Thomas Davis, and Samuel M. Williams to Ramón Músquiz, on January 24, 1828, declaring that the Texan army should be built from battalions based on the number of families in each colony.

Date: January 24, 1828

Creator: White, F.; League, H. H.; Davis, Thomas & Williams, Samuel M.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, January 26, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ybary] informs Austin about the Revolution of Tulancingo, led by Mexican Republic General, Nicolás Bravo. [Ybary] assures Austin that peace has been restored by General Guerrero and that Guerrero still considers Austin a friend.

Date: January 26, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.

Date: February 1, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, February 2, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ybary] sends Austin the latest Arancel General (general tariff or customs tariff). [Ybary] also informs Austin that General Teran has arrived, and directs Austin to send papers they have agreed upon.

Date: February 2, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Peter E. Bean to Stephen F. Austin, February 5, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Bean to Stephen F. Austin regarding the capture of twenty-five officers in the interior of Mexico, (likely referring to General Guerrero's capture of Nicolás Bravo and others during the Revolution of Tulancingo).

Date: February 5, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, February 6, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on February 6, 1828, discussing a decree from the president of Mexico, declaring that each state must provide a list of sentenced prisoners to a general.

Date: February 6, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on February 7, 1828, discussing the Spaniards still living in Mexico, whom Músquiz believes should be forced out of the country.

Date: February 7, 1828

Creator: Músquiz, Ramón

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, February 12, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on February 12, 1828, noting that a letter has been received by the Mexican Congress.

Date: February 12, 1828

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 4, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 4, 1828, discussing a ship landing at San Jacinto, in Texas.

Date: March 4, 1828

Creator: Piedras, José de las

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, March 6, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on March 6,1828, discussing the forms needed to apply for three positions that are open during the election.

Date: March 6, 1828

Creator: Músquiz, Ramón

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from J. E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin, in which Groce informs Austin of his deteriorating health and requests that Austin come stay several days in order to help Groce make arrangements for his property.

Date: March 20, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 26, 1828, discussing five soldiers who are trying to get into Texas.

Date: March 26, 1828

Creator: Piedras, José de las

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Fuqua to Stephen F. Austin, March 28, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Silas Fuqua to Stephen F. Austin, in which Fuqua names members within the group of settlers he traveled with from Alabama. Fuqua also requests that Austin provide advice on a good site near a stream for his machinery, as well as, copies of the constitution and colonization laws.

Date: March 28, 1828

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, Marc h 30, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Saucedo, on March 30, 1828, discussing the official legal documents needed to hand over fugitives in Mexico to the American authorities.

Date: March 30, 1828

Creator: Saucedo, José Antonio

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, March 30, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Saucedo, on March 30, 1828, discussing murderers from Tennessee who have found shelter in Mexico. He urges the recipient to go after them and turn them into the American authorities.

Date: March 30, 1828

Creator: Saucedo, José Antonio

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from William Robinson to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Robinson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Robinson introduces Thomas Pierce, a successful Englishman with a small family that has immigrated to Texas. Robinson appeals to Austin to sell both Pierce and Capt. Bowen a tract of land, arguing that both men will be productive neighbors and ultimately raise the value of Austin's lands.

Date: April 2, 1828

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Document Concerning Stephen F. Austin, 1828-1829]

[Transcript of Letter Concerning the Mexican-American Border, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, January 7, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Janury 9, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Músquiz, Ramón, January 15, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, January 15, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Erasmo Seguin to Stephen F. Austin, January 24, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from F. White, H. H. League, Thomas Davis, and Samuel M. Williams to Ramón Músquiz, January 24, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, January 26, 1828]

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, February 2, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Peter E. Bean to Stephen F. Austin, February 5, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, February 6, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, February 12, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 4, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, March 6, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from J. E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Fuqua to Stephen F. Austin, March 28, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, Marc h 30, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, March 30, 1828]

[Transcript of Letter from William Robinson to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1828]