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McCreary Quilt dated 1824.

McCreary Quilt dated 1824.
Date: 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Mexico & California.

Map shows western United States and Mexico, boundary lines, major cities and towns, names and locations of various Native American tribes, expeditionary routes, and major roads; northern Mexico/U.S. boundary line set at forty-two degree line of latitude, but other boundaries unclear. Inset: "Vicinity of Mexico." Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000].
Date: [1825..1845]
Creator: Hutawa, Julius
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826]

Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard discussing the files that were supposedly attached to the letter, as well as the fact that Mr. I. C. Goolrick "wishes to obtain the situation of Purser in the navy."
Date: April 21, 1826
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[James Long's expedition] (open access)

[James Long's expedition]

Letter re. James Long's expedition 6 October 1821.
Date: October 6, 1821
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jose Antonio Saucedo to the inhabitants of the Trinity Natchez and the District of Nacogdoches, January 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Jose Antonio Saucedo to the inhabitants of the Trinity Natchez and the District of Nacogdoches, January 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jose Antonio Saucedo to the inhabitants of the Trinity Natchez and the District of Nacogdoches regarding conflict and tension between the people of the area and local authorities.
Date: January 22, 1827
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin, June 24, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin, June 24, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin in which the sender provides news regarding the probate and, possible misadministration of the brothers' Grandfather Brown's estate; the well-being of acquaintances in Missouri; available land in Essex County, New Jersey; and a bill from Bartlett Sims that is due for collection.
Date: June 24, 1827
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 22, 1827, discussing the health of his neighbors, and land in the east that has been left to the Austin family.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: Perry, James Franklin
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 Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a certified copy of Stephen F. Austin's agreement to the empresario contract approved by the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas. The Governor's Secretary, Juan Antonio Padilla, makes note to file the document in the appropriate place and supply Austin with a company for his security.
Date: July 27, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thompson appeals to Austin to secure a land grant on the northwest bank of Buffalo Bayou.
Date: November 17, 1828
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 Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1823]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin congratulating him on his success in getting his land grant in Mexico and discussing matters in Missouri, including the Perrys' efforts to help Mary recover her estate.
Date: August 24, 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 Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin, March 13, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin, March 13, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin relaying news that Woods will be unlikely to pay him, the troubles between the Perrys and the Prices, and of his Aunt Austin's death.
Date: March 13, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Eads to Emily M. Austin Bryan, April 18, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas Eads to Emily M. Austin Bryan, April 18, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Eads to Emily M. Austin Bryan discussing his move to Arkansas Territory.
Date: April 18, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, April 30, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, April 30, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin anticipating the arrival of James E. B. Austin, reporting of Aunt Austin's death and the fate of her children, as well as relaying information about other acquaintances.
Date: April 30, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell, July 12, 1824] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell, July 12, 1824]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell describing location of land to be deeded Bell.
Date: July 12, 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 á 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 Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, October, [1824?]] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, October, [1824?]]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin telling of her marriage to James Franklin Perry.
Date: 1824?-10
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily apologizes for not returning to Texas with James E. B. Austin, discusses the possibility of Moses Austin's heirs regaining ownership of Mine á Breton, and passes along news of mutual friends and relatives.
Date: January 9, 1825
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