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[Transcript of Letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, October 10, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, October 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chamberlain informs Austin that he has purchased part of John Cummings' interest in the silver mine on the Trinity River. Jones requests further information regarding plans to put bring the mine into production, as well as, the current value of the mineral. Jones also suggests to Austin that would be to the benefit of the enterprise to arrange a meeting of the shareholders in the coming year.
Date: October 10, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, in which Austin orders Bell to prevent any new settlers from traveling further than five miles below La Baddie [Bedias Road], because Mr. Kincheloe has already been given the authority to choose any tract above or below La Baddie. Austin also warns Hill to avoid giving settlement permits to anyone without proper recommendations, and to be cautious of incoming settlers from Red River because their traveling party may include criminals.
Date: October 16, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1830, asking that he give an unidentified man more land.
Date: October 28, 1830
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, October 3, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, October 3, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Paxton requests information regarding the laws, necessary supplies, and health and climate of the soil.
Date: October 3, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, October 21, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, October 21, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, in which Marsh explains that he traded Joseph Powell four hundred and eighteen dollars worth of goods for a title on two hundred acres in Texas. Marsh expresses his recent doubts on the legitimacy of the title and hopes that Austin can legitimize his land claims, or help to locate Powell for prosecution.
Date: October 21, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Teal to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Teal to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Teal to Stephen F. Austin, in which Teal informs Austin that his petition to the Mexican government to obtain the land he has lived on for the past two years was answered, and that he can cannot obtain the land without express permission of Austin and Samuel M. Williams.
Date: October 29, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 5, 1832
Creator: Medina, Francisco
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Adam Beatty to Stephen F. Austin, October 16, 1832] (open access)

[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
Date: October 16, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1832] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 17, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1832] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 18, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, in which the company representatives acknowledge receipt of Perry's order, and inform Perry that all items were located except for one book. Company representatives also update Perry regarding the final settlement of accounts.
Date: October 7, 1834
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. P Borden to Gail and J. P . Borden, October 25, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. P Borden to Gail and J. P . Borden, October 25, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. P Borden to Gail Borden and J. P. Borden, in which Borden provides updates to his father and brother regarding his travels from Goliad to Bexar. Borden reports on his company, the conditions of the road, housing construction, and the natural landscape.
Date: October 25, 1834
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry, October 5, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry, October 5, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry regarding letters and drafts received on the matter concerning James Hamilton and the payment for a land deal between Barnard Bee and Stephen F. Austin.
Date: October 5, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to James F. Perry, October 6, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to James F. Perry, October 6, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to James F. Perry regarding a report he is creating of families who settled in Stephen F. Austin's colony.
Date: October 6, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memorandum Regarding Vacated Land, October 15, 1840] (open access)

[Transcript of Memorandum Regarding Vacated Land, October 15, 1840]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum, on October 15, 1840, declaring the land previously owned by Bluford Brooks vacant and ready to be granted to other emigrants.
Date: October 15, 1840
Creator: Johnson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October, 28, 1846] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October, 28, 1846]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie reports to Perry on the outcome of several civil cases involving land titles.
Date: October 28, 1846
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Cannon to J. F. Perry, October 30, 1846] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Cannon to J. F. Perry, October 30, 1846]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Cannon to J. F. Perry, in which Cannon requests Perry's terms for selling a piece of land.
Date: October 30, 1846
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October 1, 1847] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, October 1, 1847]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie informs Perry that he received his letter which addresses allegations the late Judge John P. Coles filed against Perry before his death. Gillespie also tells Perry that the original bill filed by Coles cannot be found and the case will likely be postponed.
Date: October 1, 1847
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, October 10, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, October 10, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, in which he requests permission and offers certain terms under which to build a town on the Eastern Bank of the Colorado River.
Date: October 10, 1827
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, October 19, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, October 19, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, on October 19, 1827, discussing his bad health and the death of his brother. He expresses his great wishes for Texas, and his translation of the laws of Mexico into English for the benefit of American colonists.
Date: October 19, 1827
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, October 2, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, October 2, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, on October 2, 1828, telling Austin that he is visiting soon, and that he wishes to discuss lands given to certain individuals.
Date: October 2, 1828
Creator: Flores, Gaspar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, on October 18, 1828, discussing his position in the state legislature.
Date: October 18, 1828
Creator: Manchola, Rafael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews reports that the bill of lading should be arriving soon and the document will enable Perry will able to recover the financial losses incurred when several items of his merchandise, being shipped on the Empress, were thrown overboard. Andrews also reports that an angry customer broke in to his store, and that his cook was taken away by Mr. Randon.
Date: October 26, 1834
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, in which Williams expresses his and others' relief to know that Austin has been released from prison in Mexico, and updates Austin on the revolutionary fervor welling up in parts of Texas. Williams also provides some business news.
Date: October 29, 1834
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History