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[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
Date: February 1, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
Date: March 8, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
Date: May 30, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]

Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
Date: December 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcripts of letters from James F. Perry to James McGarock, February 11, 1831] (open access)

[Transcripts of letters from James F. Perry to James McGarock, February 11, 1831]

Copy of transcripts for two letters from James F. Perry to James McGarock asking for confirmation of receipt of powers of attorney and giving instructions for the sale of family property in Virginia.
Date: February 11, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin inquiring about living conditions in Texas.
Date: March 20, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Charles updates Stephen on his family and inquires about Texas.
Date: May 11, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Brown and Lewis, July 25, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Brown and Lewis, July 25, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Brown and Lewis, requesting goods to be shipped to Texas.
Date: July 24, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Charles Harkins, July 24, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Charles Harkins, July 24, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Charles Harkins, requesting goods to be shipped to Texas.
Date: July 24, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Gill Ferguson and Co., July 24, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Gill Ferguson and Co., July 24, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter and James F. Perry to Gill Ferguson and Co. concerning shipment of money and how it should be allocated to various vendors and for other expenses.
Date: July 24, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Gill, Ferguson and Co. to Perry and Hunter, November 29, 1831 (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Gill, Ferguson and Co. to Perry and Hunter, November 29, 1831

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gill, Ferguson and Co. to Perry and Hunter, in which they explain an error in charges and pass along an invoice for saddles from J. Lukens and Son.
Date: November 29, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]

Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
Date: 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Shipping Record created by J. Doane, July 14, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Shipping Record created by J. Doane, July 14, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a shipping record created by J. Doane that includes shipping terms and fees, as well as a list of items being shipped.
Date: July 14, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History