Copy of transcript of a legal document authorizing Moses Austin to sell merchandise in Missouri Territory upon payment of his taxes.

Copy of transcript for a permit granting Moses Austin the right to sell merchandise in Missouri Territory, signed by clerk Sam Woodson and Sheriff Andrew Scott.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Ruddell Wilson to James Bryan, on March 12, 1819, offering to pay one-third of the money required to purchase land claims.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Wilson to James Bryan outlining terms of their agreement to enter into a partnership for purchasing New Madrid claims.

Promissory note given to Thomas Love from Joseph [?].

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Sharp to Mary Austin discussing back rents and mutual acquaintances.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript of a lottery ticket from Potosi, Missouri, subject to a deduction of 15%.

Copy of transcript for a lottery ticket for the Potosi Academy.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter attended Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript for an account for Moses Austin, sent by Anthony Sharp on March 27, 1816, asking that he pay the noted amount to R. Bruffey.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin discussing money to be sent to Kentucky.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bryan and Moses Austin to John W. Honey, on March 10, 1815, informing him that he is to let Cornelius Cannon have one pair of shoes.

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Bronson to Moses Austin, on March 7, 1815, sending Austin a note of his account as of March 3, 1815, and asking him to pay it.

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

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She talks about visiting Amelia Williams Gale and thanks Littleton for the new carriage, horses, and bonnet. She also writes about pearl necklaces and earrings, their finances with Mr. Polk, and her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Eyre. She starts by responding to a note Ann sent from Laurel, Delaware. She mentions General Henry Dearborn, who was given the nickname "Granny Dearborn" by his men during the War of 1812. She asks if Ann has seen any of Elizabeth's old friends in Philadelphia, specifically mentioning Sam Evans, Valeria Fullerton, Sally Whiteford, Dolly Heariss, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Biddle. She says that her husband Littleton D. Teackle has bought her a new coach and horses. She also visited Amelia Williams Gale, the Carroll's, and Mrs. Jackson. She asks Ann to write her about her stay in Philadelphia and to find talk to Jack Seargeant about the possibility of marrying her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle. She mentions a fire in Easton, Maryland, and lists some goods for Ann to buy and send to her.

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.