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[Chart showing days of the months, 1832]
Chart showing days of the months and which day of the year they correspond to. Dated 1832. Table of days & numbers, from the 1st January to the 30th June.
The Constitutional Advocate and Texas Public Advertiser. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 5, 1832
Weekly newspaper from Brazoria, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
[Transcript of Letter from George Antonio Nixon, January 9, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nixon informs Austin that he obtained permission to allow A. C. Bucknear to survey lands north of the Austin Colony on his behalf. Nixon acknowledges that since that time, Austin was granted a new contract to settle those lands and he requests permission from Austin to continue his purchase of the northern leagues.
[Transcript of Letter from James Cummins and Samuel Hoit to Stephen F. Austin, January 16, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins and Samuel Hoit to Stephen F. Austin, in which they provide a character reference for Dr. Erasmus Downer and request, on Downer's behalf, special consideration in granting Downer a quarter of League Number 12.
[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, February 10, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, on February 10, 1832, explaining that he has been unable to visit Austin due to his illness and the arrival of his family.
[Transcript of Letter from John Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin, February 11, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin, in which Woodruff asks Austin to add him to the list of petitioners with interest in the Demsey league. If the Demsey league is taken, Woodruff appoints Mr. Hoggette as his proxy to locate another league.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming (S.F. Austin's lawyer) updates Austin on the status of several legal matters and requests funds to recover costs and in advance of upcoming expenditures.
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
[Transcript of Letter from José M. J. Carvajal to Stephen F. Austin, June 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José M. J. Carvajal to Stephen F. Austin, on June 4, 1832, asking for copies of all of the procedures of the National Mexican Congress since it was founded, and some scientific works.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to James H. and William Allsberry, June 26, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James H. and William Allsberry, on June 26, 1832, certifying that Thomas Allsberry was received and established with his family in Austin's colony in Texas, and that his sons are naturalized Mexicans.
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Parker to Stephen F. Austin, June 29, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Parker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parker requests a colonization contract to settle twenty-five or thirty families near the Brazos River.
[Transcript of Letter, July 6, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter, on July 6, 1832, discussing a man who intercepted several letters directed to the Velasco Fort, and discussing rebels who want to make Texas independent.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on July 7, 1832, asking Austin to subdue the rebels in Texas.
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, concerning the account of R. C. Bruffee.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, regarding a land deed and the costs associated with its survey. Perry also provides instructions for how McGavock should dispose of the money once it has been collected.
[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Mexia, July 18, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter to José Antonio Mexia, on July 18, 1832, discussing the naturalized Mexican citizens who claim that they are not rebelling but are instead speaking out against the government.
[Transcript of Letter from J. M. Woodson to Stephen F. Austin, July 23, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Woodson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Woodson provides a character reference for Mr. Yancey.
[Transcript of Letter from John Austin, July 23, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin, on July 23, 1832, discussing a man who works at a port and is asking that his job not be taken away.
[Transcript of Letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, July 28, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, on July 28, 1832, announcing José de las Piedras' abuse of his powers in regard to the colony of American settlers in Texas.
[[Transcript of Document Concerning the Anahuac Disturbances, July 1832]]
Copy of transcript for a document concerning the Anahuac Disturbances
[Transcript of Letter from Mariano Villalobos to Samuel M. Williams, August 7, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mariano Villalobos to Samuel M. Williams, on August 7, 1832, giving a record of a battle between Moctesuma and a company of Mexican generals, including Pedro Otero.
[Transcript of Letter from N. M. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from N. M. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin, concerning Henderson's interest in returning to Texas as a surveyor for lands included in Austin's second grant. Henderson also asks Austin knowledge concerning the whereabouts of General Mason.
[Transcript of Letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, August 9, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Horatio Chrisman to Stephen F. Austin, on August 9, 1832, certifying that a copy of a manifest exists in both Spanish and English.
[Transcript of Letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, in which he appeals to Austin to delay any legal proceedings regarding his debt. Barton explains that he has been robbed by Indians, suffered poor crop yield due to drought, and his brothers have suffered under similar circumstances.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, August 24, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on August 24, 1832, marking the receipt, from Joseph Urban, of 125 pesos to help the Navy.
[Transcript of Letter from William Berry to Stephen F. Austin, August 22, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Berry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Berry asks for any information or news regarding his son, Peter L. Berry. Berry mentions that has seen Austin's lawyer, Thomas F. Leaming in recent weeks
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Warren to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Warren, John Hallet and W. H. Living to Stephen F. Austin, in which these gentlemen write in support of the Ayunamiento's declaration in favor of Santa Anna's plan. Warren, Hallet and Living provide intelligence on the number and placement of troops in Goliad that would serve under the command of Santa Anna if given the opportunity.
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, August 28, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, in which Stamps asks Austin to confirm the death of Mr. McLaughlin. Stamps is interested in recovering money that McLaughlin borrowed but never repaid. Stamps also asks Austin for confirmation that Baker Larkin is dead in order to relieve the Larkin's family of the uncertainty, as well as, to provide some description of the character of Charles Pulsom.
[Transcript of Letter from William Hardin, August 29, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Hardin in which he explains the situation concerning his land on Buffalo Bayou.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, August 30, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, on August 30, 1832, noting the receipt of payment for four cows.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, September 1, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, on September 1, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin to give to the army.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, September 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on September 4, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Benjamin Beison, to be used as a fee for traveling and food.
[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin, September 10, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dimmitt asks Austin for a loan of two-hundred dollars.
[Transcript of Letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1832, discussing several sick soldiers who may join the march to Matamoros once they are well.
[Transcript of Letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, October 16, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, in which Beatty
[Transcript of Letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which J. Austin provides updates regarding news in the league and sends notices for various persons to attend to their titles. J. Austin also reports that he sent notices regarding Arciniega's arrival to Harrisburg, La Baca, Bay Prairie Colorado, and Oyster Creek.
[Transcript of Letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Crittenden provides a reference for the son of Col. John Allen.
[Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, November 1, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dooley requests information regarding the good and bad qualities of Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from R. R. Royall to Stephen F. Austin, November 2, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R. R. Royall to Stephen F. Austin, concerning his claim and the accounts of Mr. Newell, Mr. Swiney, T. W. Winters, and J. Cockrills.
[Transcript of Letter from Smith and Stillman to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Smith and Stillman to Stephen F. Austin, concerning money owed by Austin for purchases financed by Smith and Stillman.
[Transcript of Letter from John Stryker to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Stryker to Stephen F. Austin, in which he informs Austin that he is sending two items, which Austin left in Matamoras on his last visit, to San Felipe with Moses Austin (S. F. Austin's nephew).
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, November 16, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on November 16, 1832, noting the receipt of money from James Bowie.
[Transcript of Statement from William P. Harris Regarding the Accounts of Various Persons, November 17, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a statement by William P. Harris regarding the accounts of various persons. Specifically, the statement concerns notes drawn by John R. Harris, Robert Wilson, and David Harris.
[Transcript of Letter from Israil McGready to James F. Perry, November 17, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from letter from Israil McGready to James F. Perry, regarding Perry's business in Missouri including, several lawsuits against persons indebted to Perry and the sale of his land. McGready also updates Perry in regards to political changes in the state. McGready also asks Perry to collect a debt on his behalf, should the person owing McGready travel to Texas.
[Transcript of Letter from George [Ternill] to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George [Ternill] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ternill] provides a reference for Thomas Fletcher.
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to Stephen F. Austin, December 2, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morse informs Austin that he has received a high number of offers on his property and that he will likely sell it in the coming days. Morse also asks Austin if it would be possible to complete the transfer paperwork after the office's advertised closing time.
[Transcript of Letter from William J. Russell to Stephen F. Austin, December 11, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William J. Russell to Stephen F. Austin, in which Russell requests a grant for an additional quarter league of land. Russell informs Austin that the league he is interested in is vacant, no claims have been made on the land, and under the colonization law he is entitled to more land.
[Transcript of Letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, December, 29, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Allsberry asks Austin to speak with his mother about sending one of Allsberry's brothers to visit him. Allsberry is interested in providing increased financial support to his mother and siblings living in Austin's colony.
[Transcript of Letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ramage informs Austin that his departure to the United States has been delayed until now and that he received Austin's letter, and will promote the colony during his time in the United States.
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, January 4, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, concerning business in the colony, accounts, and items he would like ordered and shipped.
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