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[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
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
Date:
May 6, 1832
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.
Date:
May 28, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
Date:
May 30, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members ("memorialists"), pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. Members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date:
May 31, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from [James F. Perry] to Father Muldoon, May 14, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from from [James F. Perry] to Father Muldoon, in which [Perry] asks Muldoon to use his influence as a priest to forward a letter to Stephen F. Austin.
Date:
May 13, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History