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[Letter from José María Guerra to the Latedo Alcalde, October 12, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José María Guerra to the Latedo Alcalde, October 12, 1835]

Letter from José María Guerra to the Latedo alcalde, informing him of a group of Comanches heading toward Laredo. Guerra also mentions that the Texas rebels recently took Bahía del Espíritu Santo.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo Alcalde, October 24, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo Alcalde, October 24, 1835]

Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo alcalde concerning a rebellion in the Matamoros jail. According to the letter, there were three wounded and one left dead.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from Governor José Fernández] (open access)

[Printed Circular from Governor José Fernández]

Printed circular from Governor José Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying Francisco Villaseñor has been appointed secretary of the government office.
Date: October 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 17, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 17, 1835]

Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that his previous communication on Indian incursions has been sent to the comandante general.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Michael Reed Bill of Sale for Selvy (open access)

Michael Reed Bill of Sale for Selvy

Bill of sale for a woman around 23 years old named Selvy, sold as a slave to Michael Reed by his son Wilson Reed and signed October 26, 1835.
Date: October 26, 1835
Creator: Reed, Wilson
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Laredo Alcalde to the Comandante Militar, October 8, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from the Laredo Alcalde to the Comandante Militar, October 8, 1835]

Letter from the Laredo alcalde to the comandante militar, saying Marcelo Mauricio is going to Camargo to reclaim a horse stolen by Jesús Sánchez.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 24, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 24, 1835]

Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo alcalde, advising him to have citizens defend Laredo.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 2, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Alcalde, October 2, 1835]

Letter from Governor Fernández to the Laredo alcalde, saying the comandante militar says to do what he things is best to defend the city from Indian raids.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, October 17, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, October 17, 1835]

Letter from José Antonio Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, acknowledging having received 104 pesos and 3 reales in Matamoros.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rafael Uribe to the Laredo Alcalde, October 25] (open access)

[Letter from Rafael Uribe to the Laredo Alcalde, October 25]

Letter from Rafael Uribe to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying Guerrero will have 25 men on the watch for Indians or invaders.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Esteban Telles to the Laredo Alcalde, October 6, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from Esteban Telles to the Laredo Alcalde, October 6, 1835]

Letter from Estevan Telles, comandante militar, to the Laredo alcalde, asking him for citizens to go in pursuit of the Indians.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Circular from José Antonio Fernández] (open access)

[Printed Circular from José Antonio Fernández]

Printed circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, announcing that five men have been named to the departmental council.
Date: October 19, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento] (open access)

[Circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo Ayuntamiento]

Circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, reminding it of military replacements and capturing deserters.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo Alcalde, October 15, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo Alcalde, October 15, 1835]

Letter from José María Guerra to the Laredo alcalde, warning him to watch for weapons or supplies heading for Texas. According to Guerra, rebels in Texas recently took Goliad.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco García to the Laredo Alcalde, October 18, 1835] (open access)

[Letter from Francisco García to the Laredo Alcalde, October 18, 1835]

Letter from Francisco García to the Laredo alcalde, warning him to arm farmers and ranchers against possible invasion by rebels from Texas.
Date: 1835-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report of Mexico's response to the Texas rebellion, October 31, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of report of Mexico's response to the Texas rebellion, October 31, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a report describing Mexico's response to the Texas Rebellion by an unknown author.
Date: October 31, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, October 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, October 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a receipt of payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chance documents the circumstances under which he received payment for his land surveying work.
Date: October 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Crittin to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, regarding the arrival of Col. Ugartechea's messenger, Mr. Anderson, and his confidential Secretary, Lieut. Rada. Crittin also writes that Col. Ugartechea will continue to allow free movement of Americans for trade, and that the regiments in Saltillo has been suspended by General Cos.
Date: October 4, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, regarding the declaration of war by the people of Texas against Mexican military despotism. Austin reports that the Mexican military at Bexar has advanced to Gonzales but that Texans agree that the first strategic victory for the revolution should be to take Bexar and drive out the Mexican military there, before the campaign closes. Austin asks the committee to circulate this news, and his request for military provisions and volunteers, to other communities.
Date: October 4, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, in which Radcliff expresses his regret at missing the opportunity to meet Zavala in San Felipe de Austin. Radcliff expresses his desire to follow Zavala's commands in pursuit of Texas independence.
Date: October 10, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, in which Sims asks for several leagues of land to be reserved because he has made arrangements for permanent settlers on those leagues.
Date: October 10, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letters from John J. Linn and James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, October 11, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letters from John J. Linn and James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, October 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, in which Linn requests the parol of three gentlemen. John J. Linn also writes and vouches for the gentlemen and their ability to comply with the terms of their parol.
Date: October 11, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for the first two pages of a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on October 18, 1835, discussing the Mexican president's handling of the situation in Texas.
Date: October 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Collins introduces his friend and fellow soldier in the Louisiana Guard, Mr. Robert C. Morris. Collins vouches for Morris' skill as a soldier and tactician, as well as, his sincere loyalty to the causes of his countrymen. Collins also asks where his service is needed the most.
Date: October 20, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History