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Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996

Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date: October 6, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: News Highlights, February 10, 1969] (open access)

[News Script: News Highlights, February 10, 1969]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: February 10, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co.
Date: February 3, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, September 28, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, September 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, in which Hunter informs Perry of high numbers of people falling ill and some fatalities as a result, including their mutual friend, Capt. John Dunklin. Hunter also writes about his concern over his credit and asks Perry to collect his claims as soon as possible.
Date: September 28, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837] (open access)

[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.
Date: August 18, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Perry provides recent news regarding his family, the Little Rock Property and other land-related business.
Date: May 14, 1825
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Receipt for Lead Materials Delivered by Moses Austin and Co. to Messrs. Merieult and Siben, May 15, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Receipt for Lead Materials Delivered by Moses Austin and Co. to Messrs. Merieult and Siben, May 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a receipt for lead materials delivered by Moses Austin and Co. to Messrs. Merieult and Siben, which includes a list of items being transferred, the quantity of each item and the cash value.
Date: May 15, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memorandum of 54 Cases Shot to Do Bar Lead and 46 Sheets of Lead, January 26, 1803] (open access)

[Transcript of Memorandum of 54 Cases Shot to Do Bar Lead and 46 Sheets of Lead, January 26, 1803]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum of lead shot, bar, and sheets delivered by Moses Austin and Co. to Merieult & Son Merchant for sales and returns. The memorandum includes an itemized list of lead materials including description, quantity, and price.
Date: January 26, 1803
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio Soulard, February 12, 1803] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Antonio Soulard, February 12, 1803]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio Soulard, on February 12, 1803, listing the names of five men living on land belonging to someone else. They do not wish to move, and have petitioned to be allowed to stay on the land. He also recommends his friend Watkins to the recipient of the letter.
Date: February 12, 1803
Creator: Soulard, Antonio
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill for Seventy-Eight Dollars Addressed to and Signed by Moses Austin, May 2, 1803] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill for Seventy-Eight Dollars Addressed to and Signed by Moses Austin, May 2, 1803]

Copy of transcript for a bill for seventy-eight dollars addressed to and signed by Moses Austin, in which Austin agrees to pay the amount owed in lead in two months from the date the document was signed, on the condition that the creditor completes the voyage to New Orleans.
Date: May 2, 1803
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice of Several Goods loaded in the Boat of Mr. Moses Austin, June 11, 1803] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice of Several Goods loaded in the Boat of Mr. Moses Austin, June 11, 1803]

Copy of transcript for an invoice of several goods loaded in the boat of Mr. Moses Austin and received by James Austin. The invoice includes an itemized list of merchandise, quantities purchased and price. Merchandise items include: fabric, blankets, kitchenware, wine, knives, logs, sugar, chalk and coffee.
Date: June 11, 1803
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Request for Payment from Moses Austin, June 18, 1805] (open access)

[Transcript of Request for Payment from Moses Austin, June 18, 1805]

Copy of transcript a request for payment for Major Hunt from Moses Austin, in which the Austin requests payment for two bills of exchange
Date: June 15, 1805
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Disposition of Lead, April 30, 1810] (open access)

[Transcript of a Disposition of Lead, April 30, 1810]

Copy of transcript of a disposition of lead sent by Hart, Bartlet, and Cox for Moses Austin in 1810.
Date: April 10, 1810
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Receipt for Lead, June 16, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of a Receipt for Lead, June 16, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a receipt for lead, dated June 16, 1811, shipped on a boat from New Orleans up the Mississippi River to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.
Date: June 16, 1811
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Lavellebeuer and Walten, June 7, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Lavellebeuer and Walten, June 7, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Lavellebeuer and Walten concerning money sent to Johnson F. Alford.
Date: June 7, 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, July 24, 1822] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, July 24, 1822]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the death of James Bryan and its effects on Emily, as well as encouraging Stephen with his efforts in Texas.
Date: July 24, 1822
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Stephen F. Austin, August 9, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Stephen F. Austin, August 9, 1823]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Stephen F. Austin summarizing the state of Emily's affairs after James Bryan's death.
Date: August 9, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, September 28, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, September 28, 1823]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin outlining the state of her affairs after the passing of her husband James Bryan. Emily also discusses the death of a number of family friends, her desire to move to Texas, and warns Stephen not to return to the U.S. because of his outstanding debts.
Date: September 28, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin, October 5, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin, October 5, 1823]

Copy of transcript for letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin in which Mary relays the information once more of the death of James Bryan and several family friends. Mary also writes of the death of James Austin and expresses her desire to move to Texas.
Date: October 5, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, December 20, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, December 20, 1823]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.
Date: December 20, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin, January 20, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin, January 20, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin relaying the news of the death of Mary Austin, Stephen's mother. Bates also mentions the deaths of a number of other family friends, including Stephen's business partner from New Orleans, Joseph H. Hawkins.
Date: January 20, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, September 14, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, September 14, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the possibility of recovering the Mine รก Breton estate and other financial matters. James also passes along news that Emily is to be remarried soon.
Date: September 14, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin concerning recovering property in Arkansas for James Bryan's heirs. Perry also reports other news from Missouri and of the election of John Quincy Adams and the United States' recognition of Mexico's independence.
Date: May 14, 1825
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, October 25, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, October 25, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry in which Stephen consoles Emily on the loss of her child and briefly discusses his situation with Col. Anthony Butler.
Date: October 25, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History