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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a surveying contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on extent of the area to be surveyed by Hubert, specific items expected as a result of the work (including field books for every league), Hubert and Wightman division of profits, and Wightman's responsibilities regarding the final draft submitted to the registrar.
Date: March 1, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Antonio Nixon, January 9, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Antonio Nixon, January 9, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nixon informs Austin that he obtained permission to allow A. C. Bucknear to survey lands north of the Austin Colony on his behalf. Nixon acknowledges that since that time, Austin was granted a new contract to settle those lands and he requests permission from Austin to continue his purchase of the northern leagues.
Date: January 1, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, November 1, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, November 1, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dooley requests information regarding the good and bad qualities of Texas.
Date: November 1, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, September 1, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, September 1, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, concerning a case filed against Stephen F. Austin by Mr. Bradley for a debt of seven-hundred dollars and asks for advice on the appropriate course of action. Bryan informs Perry that if the debt is not paid soon, Bradley will put out an execution order for Austin.
Date: September 1, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Stewart Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia to accept and deposit donations for Texas.
Date: April 1, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of invoice of money paid back to William Dall from Stephen F. Austin's estate, August 1, 1840] (open access)

[Transcript of invoice of money paid back to William Dall from Stephen F. Austin's estate, August 1, 1840]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for money paid back to William Dall from Stephen F. Austin's estate.
Date: August 1, 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of Treasury, Henry Smith to Secretary of State, Stephen F. Austin, which includes a copy of a resolution passed by the Senate of the Republic of Texas that requests the Secretary of the Treasury to make estimates for appropriations for 1837.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.
Date: March 1, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding the city of Austin and if Perry is interested in selling any land.
Date: April 1, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, July 1, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, July 1, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry discussing cancelling the contract for land he purchased from Stephen F. Austin that he was unable to gather the payments for.
Date: July 1, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Austin to James Reed, April 1, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Austin to James Reed, April 1, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed relaying news of Monroe Edwards's trial.
Date: April 1, 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters from James F. Perry to William H. Jack and Samuel M. WIlliams, November 1, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letters from James F. Perry to William H. Jack and Samuel M. WIlliams, November 1, 1839]

Copy of transcript for letters from James F. Perry to William H. Jack and Samuel M. Williams requesting a transfer to Stephen F. Austin's heirs for 11 leagues of land granted to Jose Maria de Aguirre.
Date: November 1, 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
Date: February 1, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown
Object Type: Letter
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 a List of Accounts, June 1, 1812] (open access)

[Transcript of a List of Accounts, June 1, 1812]

Copy of transcript for a list of accounts for an unnamed company, on June 1, 1812.
Date: June 1, 1812
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Legal Document Noting Debt, February 1, 1815] (open access)

[Transcript of a Legal Document Noting Debt, February 1, 1815]

Copy of transcript for a legal document noting that James Bryan and Moses Austin owe $163 to the United States of America, as of February 1, 1815, in relation to Bryan's home distillery.
Date: February 1, 1815
Creator: Bryan, James & Austin, Moses
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, April 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, April 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, on April 1, 1836, informing him that he has been appointed the Texas agent in Philadelphia, allowing him to collect monetary donations to the Texas cause.
Date: April 1, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla and Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, June 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla and Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, June 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. McCalla and Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, on June 1, 1836, recommending Horatio Grooms, who has been selected as a major, to him.
Date: June 1, 1836
Creator: Ficklin, Joseph & McCalla, John M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History