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[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
Date: March 8, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
Date: May 30, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]

Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
Date: December 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, regarding a land deed and the costs associated with its survey. Perry also provides instructions for how McGavock should dispose of the money once it has been collected.
Date: July 12, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from N. M. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from N. M. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from N. M. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin, concerning Henderson's interest in returning to Texas as a surveyor for lands included in Austin's second grant. Henderson also asks Austin knowledge concerning the whereabouts of General Mason.
Date: August 8, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, January 2, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ramage to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ramage informs Austin that his departure to the United States has been delayed until now and that he received Austin's letter, and will promote the colony during his time in the United States.
Date: January 2, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, January 4, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, January 4, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messers. Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, concerning business in the colony, accounts, and items he would like ordered and shipped.
Date: January 4, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown, January 8, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown, January 8, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown, describing the shipping destination, the name of the vessel, and cash value of shipments.
Date: January 8, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, January 31, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, January 31, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, in which Powell asks Austin for any information regarding the adjustment of his land claim. Powell also requests that Austin forward his papers if it is unlikely that his claim will be adjusted soon.
Date: January 31, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 Bill of Lading witnessed by  John G. Rowland for James F. Perry , March 22, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry , March 22, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
Date: March 22, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, March 2, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, March 2, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
Date: March 2, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrott informs Austin that John Colburn, (a man claiming to come from Austin's colony), has stolen money using falsified credentials. Parrott also asks Austin to keep a look out for Colburn and Pearly S. Girard (the man believed to be his accomplice), and to areest them both on sight.
Date: March 25, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
Date: May 30, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, June 11, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, June 11, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bryan attaches his first letter to Austin (stating his intention to immigrate to Texas), describes his efforts to promoting the interests of Texas, and requests that the government of Texas consider his citizenship from the date of his first letter.
Date: July 11, 1836
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 Shipping Record created by J. Doane, July 14, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Shipping Record created by J. Doane, July 14, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a shipping record created by J. Doane that includes shipping terms and fees, as well as a list of items being shipped.
Date: July 14, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, concerning a lawsuit filed to recover the proceeds from the sale of a tract of land. Perry also describes the health of the mercantile business in the area, as well as, his opinion on current military/civilian disputes in the region.
Date: July 12, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History