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[Deed for Michael Reed] (open access)

[Deed for Michael Reed]

Deed for Michael Reed written and signed by Guillermo H. Steele. On verso of second page, W.D. Thomson, clerk for Milam County, certifies that he has received the deed as of August 21, 1837; Levi Pennington, clerk for Williamson Country, certifies that the deed was filed in his office as of April 4, 1857[?].
Date: December 29, 1834
Creator: Steele, Guillermo H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 13, 1834 (open access)

The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, December 13, 1834

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.
Date: December 13, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, December 2, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, December 2, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, in which Perry acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Maxwell's letter inquiring about her husband. Perry also explains that he has delayed in responding in the hope that he would receive news of Maxwell or her from him personally. Perry informs Mrs. Maxwell that proceeds from the sale of several of her husband's items that were left with Mr. Somerville in San Felipe, will be sent to the family directly. Perry promises to write immediately if he hears any further news.
Date: December 3, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Gail Borden to Mr. Cole, December 2, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Gail Borden to Mr. Cole, December 2, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden to Mr. Cole, in which Borden explains that he has been unable to perform the surveying task that Cole requested for reasons that will be explained by his proxy, Mr. Cave. Borden also assures Cole that Cave is capable of doing the work.
Date: December 2, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Emancipation Claim for Slaves of James Buchanan] (open access)

[Emancipation Claim for Slaves of James Buchanan]

Legal document from James Buchanan expressing a claim for Emancipation of his slaves. The following sections of text include the dealings within the county courts of Mercer and April within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where his claim for emancipation was acknowledged and ordered to be recorded.
Date: November 29, 1834
Creator: Buchanan, James M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 8, 1834 (open access)

The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 8, 1834

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.
Date: November 8, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], November 8, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], November 8, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a paid invoice for Messrs Grayson and [Jack] from C. N. [Bolton], in which Bolton provides a list of items and services, their cash value, and the dates on which those items or services were rendered and paid.
Date: November 8, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 1, 1834 (open access)

The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 1, 1834

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.
Date: November 1, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Address to the the People of Texas by the Central Committee, October 28, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Address to the the People of Texas by the Central Committee, October 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for an address to the People of Texas by the Central Committee, in which the committee encourages members of their constituency to be tempered in their adoption of revolutionary views and behaviors regarding Mexico. The committee warns of consequences of a hasty civil war and reminds the people of moderate responsiveness on the part of the Mexican government, citing the repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830, and the establishment of state-specific trial by jury.
Date: October 28, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land survey notes for John Reed] (open access)

[Land survey notes for John Reed]

Land survey notes for John Reed made by surveyor M. Cummins. Mentions A.J. Webb and George Darr, chain carriers. On back of notes is a statement by George W. Smyth, commissioner of the General Land Office, certifying that the notes are a true copy of the original.
Date: October 27, 1834
Creator: Cummins, M.
Object Type: Legal Document
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 25, 1834 (open access)

The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 25, 1834

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.
Date: October 25, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph B. Heard to James F. Perry, October 24, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph B. Heard to James F. Perry, October 24, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph B. Heard to James F. Perry, in which Heard is writing to request information on behalf of the wife and child of Samuel Maxwell, who has been missing for several months.
Date: October 24, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 23, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 23, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews informs Perry that he is prepared to send insurance paperwork as soon as he receives the name of the intended recipient. Andrews also reports that there is a bar of iron and a letter from Mexico waiting for Perry.
Date: October 23, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry concerning the Fox lawsuit. Leaming also passes along copy of a 2nd edition of Texas map from 1834 and provides a brief introduction for the Prest family who will be immigrating to Texas.
Date: October 21, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, on October 21, 1834, discussing the receipt of fifty dollars, the trial of Jacob Fox of Salem, and the second edition of a map of Texas. He also mentions a man and his family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who wish to move to Texas.
Date: October 21, 1834
Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.
Object Type: Letter
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
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 Financial Document for the account of James F. Perry, September 27, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Financial Document for the account of James F. Perry, September 27, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a financial document for the account of James F. Perry, in which Ferguson Jones and Co., provide a list of accounts they manage for Perry and the
Date: September 27, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Nahum Nixon to S. M. Wiliams, September 23. 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Nahum Nixon to S. M. Wiliams, September 23. 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Nahum Nixon to S. M. Wiliams, in which Nixon attached survey notes for a league of land that he has settled with his family. He asks Williams to forward the information to Mr. Thompsons, and informs Williams that he is prepared to pay whatever is required.
Date: September 23, 1834
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
Dallas County Probate Case 716: Wilburn, Edw. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 716: Wilburn, Edw. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Wilburn, Edw. (died January 1846) and Robt. Wilburn (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1834-08-12/1969-05-23
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History