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[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.

Date: February 16, 1836

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, in which the commissioners discuss a proposal to travel to purchase a steamboat for protection of the coastlines and to ensure safe transportation of troops, immigrants and supplies. Over the course of the correspondence, the commissioners agree on the total amount and terms of the loan that will pay for the vessel.

Date: January 21, 1836

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Isham B. Philips to Gail Borden, July 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Isham B. Philips to Gail Borden, in which Philips inquires about vacant land on the West side of the Colorado River.

Date: July 23, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, in which Ayers informs Borden that Judge Ewing is planning to travel to his home in the next week and requests that the Hanks and Shaw deeds be drawn up before that time.

Date: July 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Ignacio Duran and Ignacio Villegas, July 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ignacio Duran and Ignacio Villegas, on July 20, 1835, discussing the trail of Tomas Garcia, who deserted the Mexican Army.

Date: July 20, 1835

Creator: Duran, Ignacio & Villegas, Ignacio

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, July 18th, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, in which Wallace requests information on how to obtain the title to his league and the associated costs.

Date: July 18, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, in which Ayers requests Borden's assistance in storing and locating survey field notes for the league that he has cleared. Ayers also requests that Borden have the deeds drawn up and sent to the judge.

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Offitt provides details on settled and outstanding surveyor payments related to securing his land title. Offitt offers that Austin can payment until all documentation supporting Offitt's land titles meets Austin's satisfaction. [On the second page of the letter, there is an annotation by Stephen F. Austin noting that he chose to withhold payment until the Offitt sent him a receipt.]

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Brazoria, July 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Ayuntamiento, in which Perfecto de Cos expresses his concern regarding the lack of law enforcement in Texas. Perfecto de Cos argues that the Ayunamiento should convince Texas citizens of the security benefits of Mexican military presence in Texas.

Date: July 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas M. Blake to Gail Borden, July 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas M. Blake to Gail Borden, in which Blake requests information on whether or how he can obtain land in the lower colony.

Date: July 10, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., June 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Sims provides references and land hold requests for Greenbury Overton, E. M. Peas, and P. S. Drown.

Date: June 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Henry McDowell to Gail Borden, June 14, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry McDowell to Gail Borden, in which McDowell offers to pay Borden in order to create a new pocket map of Texas that incorporates the latest survey data. McDowell plans to create a plate engraving and sell prints in the fall.

Date: June 14, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Location: 29.952691005022245 -90.06795126745908

[Transcript of Letter from J. Gordon to Messrs Baker and Bardens, June 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Gordon to Messrs Baker and Bardens, in which Gordon informs Baker and Bardens of his plans to travel to San Felipe in July. Gordon also requests information on the estimated delivery of a printing machine.

Date: June 12, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from James P. Caldwell to Gail Borden, June 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James P. Caldwell to Gail Borden, in which Caldwell requests a certificate of transfer from the land office documenting the transfer of ownership for land owned by the late Mr. Gray to Henry W. Munson.

Date: June 10, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. W. Williams or Mr. Borden, June 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. W. Williams or Mr. Borden, in which Dimitt informs Williams and Borden that he has sent Job Williams to retrieve his title and a bill for the expenses.

Date: June 4, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimmitt to S. M. Williams, June 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimmitt to S. M. Williams, in which Dimmitt instructs Williams to send his land title via G. Sutherland.

Date: June 4, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, April 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides character references for two men from Mississippi, Mr. McKentzay and Mr. Hamilton, and asks Borden to assist them in obtaining land.

Date: May 30, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, May 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, in which Gazley asks Borden to write concerning the survey for Charles S. Smith on League No.17 survey.

Date: May 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Jared E. Groce to Gail Borden, May 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jared E. Groce to Gail Borden, in which Groce describes the location of a league of land and asks Borden to hold it in his name until he arrives at the land office.

Date: May 22, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Charles D. Sayre to James F. Perry, May 21, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles D. Sayre to James F. Perry, in which Sayre provides instruction to Perry on administering his estate in the case of death.

Date: May 21, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, May 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, in which Bartlett reports on his survey of the river leagues.

Date: May 20, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from W. C. White to Gail Borden, Jr., May 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. C. White to Gail Borden, Jr., in which White provides a character reference for [P. T. Phillips] and asks Borden to provide assistance in locating the tract of land on the Colorado River that was originally granted to William Cooper.

Date: May 17, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, May 16, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, in which Copeland requests investigation of public records pertaining to sale of the Dewees land. Copeland also requests information on the completion of land surveys near the Navidad River.

Date: May 16, 1835

Item Type: Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and W. Grayson, in which Austin informs Miller and Grayson of his plans to return to Texas and expresses his belief that General Santa Anna is a friend to Texas. Austin also reports that that federal reforms taking place in Mexico could result in statehood for Texas and advises against further disturbances.

Date: May 13, 1835

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]

[Transcript of Chain of Correspondence between the Commissioners of Texas, 1836]

[Transcript of Letter from Isham B. Philips to Gail Borden, July 23, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 22, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Ignacio Duran and Ignacio Villegas, July 20, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, July 18th, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, July 12, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to the Ayuntamiento of Brazoria, July 12, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas M. Blake to Gail Borden, July 10, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., June 25, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Henry McDowell to Gail Borden, June 14, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from J. Gordon to Messrs Baker and Bardens, June 12, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from James P. Caldwell to Gail Borden, June 10, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. W. Williams or Mr. Borden, June 4, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimmitt to S. M. Williams, June 4, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, April 30, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, May 25, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Jared E. Groce to Gail Borden, May 22, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Charles D. Sayre to James F. Perry, May 21, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, May 20, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from W. C. White to Gail Borden, Jr., May 17, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, May 16, 1835]

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]