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[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date:
January 6, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter of from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCalla provides a recommendation for David C. Black.
Date:
January 7, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
Date:
January 9, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
Date:
January 20, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for order to pay Elias R. Wightman according to the agreement o
Date:
January 3, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison, January 2, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Nathaniel Hutchison stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Savage include: Thomas A. Smith, William Savage, Hiram Savage, and John M. Savage.
Date:
January 2, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland, February 19, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: John Sutherland, William Manifee, William Heard, Joseph Rector, William Pride, Jesse White, Benjamin S. White, Samuel Rogers, Robert G. Grozier.
Date:
February 19, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: William Haskins, Pulaski Dudley and Mary Smith. Also included are rough descriptions of where each families' league is located.
Date:
February 26, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
Date:
February 28, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
Date:
March 1, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date:
March 1, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
Date:
March 11, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carithers informs Austin that his absence was caused by prolonged suffering of a stomach disorder, and that he recovered enough to make the move to the Texas. Carithers also informs Austin that his son-in-law will traveling ahead in hopes of establishing a factory there, and requests that Austin provide information and assistance.
Date:
March 15, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
Date:
March 18, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date:
March 22, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
Date:
March 26, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
Date:
March 26, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
Date:
April 5, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date:
April 6, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for Shipping and Freight payable to William C. Carpenter, April 17, 1830]
Copy of transcript for an invoice for shipping and freight charged to James F. Perry and payable to William C. Carpenter. Freight includes steel, fire irons, a mattress, lead, and an anvil.
Date:
April 17, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
Date:
April 17, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram informs Austin of his father-in-law, brother-in-law and his own intentions to settle in Texas. Ingram also specifies which leagues each man would prefer and requests that Austin do whatever is in his power to secure those lands.
Date:
April 21, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
Date:
April 25, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
Date:
April 25, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History