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[Transcript of a Certificate Authorizing Moses Austin to Sell Merchandise, February 15, 1812] (open access)

[Transcript of a Certificate Authorizing Moses Austin to Sell Merchandise, February 15, 1812]

Copy of transcript for a certificate, issued by deputy sheriff A. Miller, authorizing Moses Austin to sell merchandise for the next six months, as he has paid his vendor tax.
Date: February 15, 1812
Creator: Miller, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account payable to M. M. Battle, April 15, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of account payable to M. M. Battle, April 15, 1829]

Copy of a transcript of an account that includes several items purchased on credit, as well as, a cash loan.
Date: April 15, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Yates, discussing the likelihood of Texas being allowed to join the United States.
Date: April 15, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Concerning the Estate of Moses Austin, June 15, 1821] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Concerning the Estate of Moses Austin, June 15, 1821]

Copy of transcript for a document making James Bryan the administrator of the estate of Moses Austin, on June 15, 1821.
Date: June 15, 1821
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of incomplete letter from a Texas volunteer soldier to the Commander in Chief of the Army of the People of Texas, [November 15, 1835]] (open access)

[Transcript of incomplete letter from a Texas volunteer soldier to the Commander in Chief of the Army of the People of Texas, [November 15, 1835]]

Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter from a Texas volunteer soldier to the Commander in Chief of the Army of the People of Texas expressing his dissatisfaction and wishing to be removed from his post.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of inventory of archives received by the General Land Office of materials from Austin's Colony, October 15, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of inventory of archives received by the General Land Office of materials from Austin's Colony, October 15, 1837]

Copy of transcript for an inventory of archives received by the General Land Office pertaining to Austin's Colony.
Date: October 15, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, October 15, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, October 15, 1830]

Copy of transcript of invoice for items to be purchased by Perry and Hunter from Conrad and Kelley, including quantity, cash value, and packing details.
Date: October 15, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ybary acknowledges receipt of Austin's petition and confirms his intention to forward it to the Mexican government on Austin's behalf.
Date: August 15, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Mary Ruston, June 15, 1797] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Mary Ruston, June 15, 1797]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Mrs. Mary Ruston concerning the settlement of lead mine accounts.
Date: June 15, 1797
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Daniel [Yeamans] to Gail Borden, August 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Daniel [Yeamans] to Gail Borden, August 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Daniel [Yeamans] to Gail Borden, in which [Yeamans] requests that Thomas Tone or Borden select an available league of land of his and *others' behalf, enter it in the land office records, and have it cleared. *The others mentioned are Horace, Elias, and Erastus.
Date: August 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from David G. Burnet to Stephen F. Austin, on December 15, 1836, informing Austin of an impending trip, and mentioning that he plans to settle the land at Buffalo Bayou when he gets back.
Date: December 15, 1836
Creator: Burnet, David G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .
Date: February 15, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, on September 15, 1815, discussing the sale of bars of lead, and Bates' inability to pay a debt to Mr. Ruggles.
Date: September 15, 1815
Creator: Bates, Elias
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 15, 1815]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Moses Austin requesting payment so Bates may settle his own debts.
Date: September 15, 1815
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
Date: April 15, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, December 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, regarding payment to J. B. Chance for the survey of several leagues in Robertson's Colony. Offitt is displeased with political outcomes in the region and is eager to settle his business affairs so that he can relocate.
Date: December 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs conveys his personal support for the cause of Texas independence but informs Austin that the treaty between Mexico and the United States of America precludes U.S. from intervening on behalf of Texas.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs informs Austin that news regarding the Indians has been sent ahead confidentially, and that he heard news of Sam Houston's military command.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram expresses his devotion to the cause of Texas Independence, and requests a more appropriate posting. Ingram argues that his current post does not make use of his services.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. B. Bailey to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bailey asks Austin to designate land contiguous to the Austin settlement for the widow of Briton Bailey. J.B. Bailey agrees to cover the cost of the title and any other related expenses.
Date: November 15, 1831
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] (open access)

[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 James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
Date: November 15, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, July 15, 1819] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, July 15, 1819]

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.
Date: July 15, 1819
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee, November 15, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee, November 15, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Barnard E. Bee discussing the relinquishment of Bee's contract for two leagues of land.
Date: November 15, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History