Henry Matthews (1799-18?) was a Methodist circuit rider, schoolteacher, and practicing physician from Ohio, who made his way from Ohio, through the Illinois Territory, to Texas. Primarily a circuit-riding preacher and schoolteacher in his early days in Ohio, Matthews practiced medicine more formally in the 1830s and 1840s in San Felipe, Texas, where Matthews and his wife Miranda eventually settled. This final volume also appears to be primarily a private diary, but many of the entries are made over printed finance notes, for which the book was originally printed. Entries range from weather reports to crop and garden reports to mentions of Matthews’ medical practice in San Felipe and appears to be a diary that includes personal and religious notes. There are loose pages at the end. The first two thirds is written right side up, there is a break in the writing, and the rest of the book is filled from the back writing right-side-up with respect to that cover, so that the book needs to be flipped upside-down to be read.

Copy of transcript for a letter, possibly from William M. O'Hara, on December 3, 1819, explaining the enclosed papers, and his desire to dissolve his business agreements with Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from [William M. O'Hara?] explaining enclosed documents and his desire to dissolve his business agreements with Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript a receipt from Moses Austin for $300 plus interest following a court case.

Copy of transcript for receipt of the legal settlement of Whittelsey vs. Austin, awarding Moses Austin $300 plus interest.

Promissory note for Joseph Dfrueth[?] issued by James Gage in the amount of twelve dollars and twenty-five cents.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin sending his son money and commenting on how difficult it is to obtain money at this time. Moses Austin also passes along news of the family to James, letting him know that his mother is well and that Stephen F. Austin and James Bryan are now in Arkansas Territory.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to James Bryan, on October 5, 1819, discussing debt in relation to the Austins' lead mines.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to James Bryan concerning debt related to the lead mines.

Copy of transcript of a document appointing Samuel Perry to be the proxy to vote for Moses Austin and James Bryan in a meeting of stockholders at the Bank of St. Louis in Missouri Territory.

Copy of transcript for a power of attorney naming Samuel Perry as a proxy to vote Moses and James E. B. Austin's shares in the Bank of St. Louis shareholder meeting held on September 15, 1819.

Copy of transcript for a partnership agreement between James Bryan and William Ashbrook for a joint venture in the mercantile business.

Copy of transcript of a document laying out the terms of the partnership agreement between James Bryan and William Ashbrook.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on August 15, 1819, asking him if he knows anyone who can take a letter to Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan inquiring about sending a letter to Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jere Poston to James Bryan, on August 4, 1819, discussing the health of the people in Greenfield, and the business at the store there.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jere Poston to James Bryan concerning business of the store and illness in the area.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins to James Bryan concerning the salt and brick business, as well as news that part of his land falls on Capt. Sprigg's New Madrid claim.

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Rape, Eliza Jane (died February 6, 1889) and Jackson Rape (Executor or Guardian), She was born on August 15, 1820.

Copy of a transcript of a document, outlining the divvying up of the payment for the Madred claims between Stephen F. Austin, W. M. Obara, John Dorlac, T. B. Covoiser, and James Bryan.

Copy of transcript for a deed agreement signed by James Bryan concerning the division of New Madrid Claims with Stephen F. Austin, William M. O'Hara, Robert Andrews, John Dorlae, and T. B. Covoiser.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, on May 22, 1819, speaking of a man who wishes to purchase some of their salt works, and discussing the hire of several African American servants.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins to James Bryan discussing business matters concerning salt works and the making of bricks.

Copy of transcript for a memorandum sent by Stephen F. Austin documenting supplies sent to Red River. Supplies included beef, pork, flour, biscuit, and whiskey.