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[Transcript of Letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, January 3, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, in which Winston appeals to Austin to allow his youngest brother to pay the remaining balance and purchase his reserved league.
Date:
January 3, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John P. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, January 8, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John P. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which J.P. Austin appeals to S.F. Austin to extend his hospitality to Col. A. Langworthy during his upcoming visit to the Austin colony.
Date:
January 8, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Testimony of Various Character Witnesses on Behalf of Ephraim Roddy, January 25, 1831]
Copy of transcript of testimony of various character witnesses certifying the "correct, upright and honourable" character of Ephraim Roddy.
Date:
January 25, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date:
February 9, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
Date:
February 22, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, February 18, 1831]
Copy of transcript for surveying contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on the extent of the area that Hadley be responsible for surveying. Also agreed upon is the amount that Hadley will be paid per league and per quarter league, as well as, Wightman's responsibilities to plot and transcribe the notes and make reports to the central office.
Date:
February 26, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
Date:
March 8, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 William Thaler to Henry Austin, March 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, in which Thaler provides a letter of reference for M. H. Toler.
Date:
March 15, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, in which Hale informs Williams that his league of land has very little timber. Hale asks Williams if he can trade his current league (No.31) for league No.22.
Date:
April 15, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Micah Flint to Stephen F. Austin, in which Flint informs Austin of his desires to travel to Mexico and requests introductions to anyone that could be of assistance during the journey. Flint also provides a reference for James Ruggles.
Date:
April 15, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date:
May 5, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tanner provides a reference for Thomas Drummond, (a scientist coming to visit Texas and other areas of Mexico in order to collect specimens).
Date:
May 6, 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]
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 Colonization Contract between Thomas Taylor and Stephen F. Austin, June 2, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between the Samuel M. Williams and Thomas Taylor, stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Taylor's lands. This document ends in the middle of a sentence which leads me to believe that this is the first page in a multipage document.
Date:
June 2, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Last Page of Letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, June 2, 1831]
Copy of transcript of the last page of a letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, on June 2, 1831, assuring the title of Taylor as empresario.
Date:
June 2, 1831
Creator:
Taylor, Thomas & Williams, Samuel M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.
Date:
June 18, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, June 19, 1931]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Jones provides a reference for
Date:
June 19, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Patton informs Austin of his intention to immigrate to Texas and requests information regarding duty fees, regulations for indenturing African-American persons and minors, and necessary supplies.
Date:
July 12, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, July 13, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bent provides a reference for Rubin B. Newman and requests further information about the country.
Date:
July 13, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, July 20, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, in which McFarland informs Austin of his intentions to visit the colony in the coming year, and extends his friendship.
Date:
July 20, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 26, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren indicates his intention to take possession of the Phelps league, and his continued interest in the league on Clear Creek.
Date:
July 26, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History