The citizens of Northumberland County agree to a charter allowing another academy of the same name within the same county for the poor. The funding is discussed and the land that was for public use will be used. Petitioners are against the school being built with public funds and believe that the poor should be paying for their school. The petitioners believe that in building the school it would go against the legislation of the county. The author gives examples of cases that disprove the petitioners evidence.

Copy of transcript for a license to work a still, granted to James Bryan by S. W. Smith on January 9, 1816, for a term of six months.

Copy of transcript for James Bryan's bond for additional duty in relation to his license to distill spirits from domestic materials.

Copy of transcript a list of goods bought by Moses Austin from Davins Shaw, on January 10, 1810, including several animals and farming equipment. There is also a second list of tools belonging to the tan yard and currying shop.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan, in January of 1814, advising him in how to handle business with Kenner and Phelps.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan, on January 19, 1814, explaining that he has no money to pay Mr. Phelps because he paid Mr. Roy and Mr. Seteling.

Copy of a transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to his children on January 22, 1815, discussing the transportation of lead from his mine in a wagon into the town.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, sending news of horses and illness at Durham Hall.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan mentioning that Clem has not returned and that family is recovering from illness.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Hammond to James Bryan, on January 26, 1817, discussing a claim given up by Mr. Gibson.

Copy of transcript of a legal document recognizing the death of Josiah Doane and appointing Moses Austin the executor of his estate.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Hart, Barton, and Hart discussing payment of draft.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Moses Austin discussing land claims.

Copy of transcript for a Ducels advertisement giving notice of a land claim to New Digings and informing readers that trespassers will face legal recourse.

Copy of transcripts for letters sent between Moses Austin and James Bryan concerning the sale of Moses Austin's saw mill.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan discussing their business with Kenner and Phelps.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan explaining that he has no money to pay Mr. Phelps because he paid Mr. Roy and Mr. Seteling.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to his children concerning their illness and business at the lead mines.

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Hammond to James Bryan concerning the Madrid Claim of Mr. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary M. T. to Emily M. Austin Bryan concerning mutual acquaintances.

Copy of transcript for a letter of administration for Josiah Doane's estate signed by clerk Sam Woodson. In this letter, Moses Austin is granted the authority to administer Doane's estate.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.