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- [Transcript of a Promissory Note for the Government of Texas, January 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript of a promissory note promising a loan of $200,000, paid by lenders, to the government of Texas.
- [Transcript of a Shareholder Certificate, September 18, 1817]
- Copy of transcript for a shareholder's certificate from the Bank of St. Louis, on September 18, 1817, noting that James Bryan is the proprietor of ten shares of the bank's capital stock.
- [Transcript of Account for John F. Merieult in account with Moses Austin and Co., June 18, 1807]
- Copy of transcript for a financial record for an account between John F. Merieult and Moses Austin and Co. which documents the date, quantity and price of lead materials Merieult purchased on consignment from Moses Austin and Co.
- [Transcript of agreement to pay Elias Bates, March 18, 1810]
- Copy of transcript of promissory note concerning payment to Elias Bates for a ball to be given at Mine a Burton.
- [Transcript of an Announcement from Sam Houston, November 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript an announcement from Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, and noting that the citizens of the Republic of Texas have voted nearly unanimously to become a state.
- [Transcript of an essay by Stephen F. Austin concerning the law of April 6, 1830, [May 18, 1830?]]
- Copy of transcript for an essay written by Stephen F. Austin, in which Austin addresses the history of Texas and the negative effects of the law of April 6, 1830, which ended immigration from the United States. Austin also argues that Texas would not economically benefit from separating from Mexico.
- [Transcript of announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States, November 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for an announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States to promote Texas's annexation into the U.S.
- [Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, February 18, 1834]
- Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
- [Transcript of colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826]
- Copy of transcript for a colonization petition from Arthur G. Wavell to bring 400 to 500 families from Europe and Mexico to colonize the area between the small stream of Satecha or Sulphur Fork and the Red River.
- [Transcript of commentary on a proposed law pertaining to duties on importations in Mexico, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for commentary on a proposed Mexican law pertaining to duties on importations. The author also addresses arguments relating to counterfeit currency and nationalized banks.
- [Transcript of declaration by M. Bryan, February 18, 1874]
- Copy of transcript for a declaration made by M. Bryan about the return of Stephen F. Austin to Texas in 1835.
- [Transcript of Invoice for Items to be Purchased by Perry and Hunter from J. and M. Brown and M.D. Lewis, October 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from J. and M. Brown and M.D. Lewis, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
- [Transcript of Letter from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell, on February 18, 1825, petitioning for permission for four to five hundred American and European families to settle and farm the land in Coahuila and Texas, noting that they might serve as a barrier against Native Americans.
- [Transcript of letter from Arthur G. Wavell to Baron de Bastrop, February 18, 1826]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell to Baron de Bastrop, giving Bastrop power of attorney to sign documents for him in Mexico City.
- [Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
- [Transcript of Letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, in which Roberts acknowledges news regarding three Mexican gentlemen that were recently given land grants. Roberts acknowledges Austin's role in facilitating their land grants, and asks Austin for his assistance with securing his land title.
- [Transcript of Letter from Francois Vallé, June 18, 1800]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Francois Vallé, on June 18, 1800, informing Moses Austin that the land survey has decided that he is the proper owner of the land at Mine a Breton.
- [Transcript of Letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cos describes his surprise at learning that Austin is the Commander of the Texas Revolutionary Army. Cos accuses Austin of ignorance and impatience and refuses to acknowledge the Federal Army of Texas as a legitimate entity. Ugartechea writes with directions to suspend dispensing lands until the revolutionary conflict is over, and that any land titles acquired during this time will not be legally acknowledged.
- [Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking after his attempts to be appointed to the Texan government, and the land grants promised to empresarios. He also briefly discusses his plans to move his family to Texas, and the education of two of his sons.
- [Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning his travel plans and giving an update about Santa Anna's actions in Mexico.
- [Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
- [Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
- [Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin, July 18, 1808]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin concerning the settlement of business matters between Moses and his brother Stephen Austin. Document contains copies of correspondence between Henry Austin and Stephen Austin on the same matter.
- [Transcript of letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram discusses his desire to settle his account with John Austin for business conducted with the firm of James B. and John Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J.B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey informs Austin that the land he currently living on does not have enough timber for him to build a fence and asks Austin to grant him one labor (Spanish land unit translating to 177 acres) on land with more timber.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. E. Savage to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. E. Savage to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on January 18, 1836, informing them that he intends to look for new settlers for Texaswhile in England, as long as he is accorded a higher rank in the army.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. H Bell to Moses Austin, August 18, 1809]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. H Bell to Moses Austin, in which Bell asks Austin to allow Mr. Johnston to have three pounds of lead and to keep the note as the receipt.
- [Transcript of Letter from J. L. Joseph to Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from J. L. Joseph to Stephen F. Austin, on May 18, 1836, confirming the news of the capture of Santa Anna, and discussing loans.
- [Transcript of letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1829]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing customs requirements for incoming ships; challenges with getting the Ayuntamiento (town council) to support a building a jail and an academy; and the difficulties with the Alcalde (judge).
- [Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville, June 18, 1841]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville regarding the collection of a note Perry holds on Benjamin Tennell.
- [Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in Perry explains the difficulties he is having in settling his business matters before moving to Texas, asks for Stephen's advice on completing the indenture forms for his slaves, and questions why Stephen was not more vocal about which tracts of land he had reserved for the Perrys.
- [Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1831]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin discussing where he would like to settle and other matters.
- [Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1830, mentioning the birth of a son, and his attempts to finish his business before moving to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, asking that Austin extend courtesy to H. W. Morfit.
- [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 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.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy Morrison Bryan, on March 18, 1848, asking for historical documents relating to the character and movements of Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy Morrison Bryan, on March 18, 1848, asking for historical documents relating to the character and movements of Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, February 18, 1829]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of letter from José Espinosa de los Monteras, February 18, 1826]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José Espinosa de los Monteras relaying the information that President Guadalupe Victoria approves Arthur G. Wavell's colonization petition, however the colonists cannot occupy the right bank of the Red River for the Shawnee Indians legally own that land.
- [Transcript of Letter from José MarÃa Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from José MarÃa Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, on March 18, 1830, discussing the lack of supplies needed for colonists to survive.
- [Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin to Moses Austin, February 18, 1808]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Moses Austin, in which Ficklin discusses land claims and advises Austin to ignore any slanderous attacks. Ficklin also provides Austin with news of Governor Wilkinson.
- [Transcript of Letter from MarÃa Gertrudis Sánchez de Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from MarÃa Gertrudis Sánchez de Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1828, telling Austin that her husband, José MarÃa Jesús Carbajal, sent a letter to him through Juan Dupé, and asking him to read and respond to it.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mary A. Holley to Emily Bryan Perry, August 18, 1837]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Austin Bryan Perry, on August 18, 1837, asking that Emily visit her, and discussing the visitors she has recently entertained.
- [Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, August 18, 1837]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Holley encourages Perry to stop in Kentucky on her return trip to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mathew Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1828]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Mathew Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, requesting a land grant. Included is a letter of recommendation by Alexander Thompson on Brenan's behalf.
- [Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, August 18, 1808]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin discussing the pricing and shipment of sheet lead.
- [Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, December 18, 1814]
- Copy of a transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan on December 18, 1814, asking Bryan to send pork and flour.
- [Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, December 18, 1814]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan concerning the market for pork and his debts.
- [Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, October 18, 1814]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan discussing business matters.