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[Transcript of Letter from Charles Messer to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Charles Messer to Gail Borden, July 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Messer to Gail Borden, in which Messer requests that Borden enter his name for the league that was formerly reserved for G. W. Casto.
Date: July 27, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, regarding the formal response of the Mexican President Pro tempore to the resolution passed by the inhabitants of Gonzales in July of 1834 which contained suggestions for Constitutional reforms. The President Pro tempore of Mexico promises that the August Assembly will take the proposals of Texans into consideration, and that the people responsible for inciting rebellion will be punished.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Resolutions of Nacogdoches, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Resolutions of Nacogdoches, 1835]

Copy of transcript for Resolutions of Nacogdoches, in which citizens of the jurisdictions of Gonzales, Mina, Austin, Matagorda, and Columbia have recommended that a convention of Texas be called to discuss the changing political climate in Mexico and Mexico's relationship to the citizens of Texas.
Date: 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Page from a Letter] (open access)

[Transcript of a Page from a Letter]

Copy of transcript of a page from the middle of a letter, which has been heavily marked up. The author of the letter rails against a man who has wronged him. He also talks briefly about the investigation into a rumor.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, August 28, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, August 28, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Dix to James F. Perry, in which Dix expresses his desire to settle the horse affair amicably and without litigation.
Date: August 28, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, September 3, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, September 3, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John R. Jones to Moses A. Bryan, in which Jones asks Bryan if he can have a book of Spanish language exercises belonging to Bryan that was found in Mr. Fletcher's store. Jones also informs Bryan that Milam Jones is near death.
Date: September 3, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, September 23, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, September 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Zacharee and Co. to Stephen F. Austin, in regards to an outstanding debt owed to Zacharee and Co. by Dr. James Grant, who the company has been unable to locate. Zacharee and Co. have information suggesting that Grant has money stored elsewhere and asks if Col. Austin or Samuel Williams could provide any further information.
Date: September 23, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, September 25, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, September 25, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, in which Whiteside informs Jack about the status of an order for thirty-seven dollars to Col. Austin.
Date: September 25, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, September 30, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, September 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, in which Bartlett reports on the status of his survey work, as well as, the effect of his illness on his ability to write or draw.
Date: September 30, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Dr. Mac, April 26, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Dr. Mac, April 26, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Dr. Mac, in which Austin agrees that the time has come for war with Mexico. Austin also writes that his service to Texas, including his imprisonment in Mexico, has left him in debt.
Date: April 26, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, October 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, October 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a receipt of payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chance documents the circumstances under which he received payment for his land surveying work.
Date: October 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edward Gritten to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward Crittin to the Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, and People of Gonzales, regarding the arrival of Col. Ugartechea's messenger, Mr. Anderson, and his confidential Secretary, Lieut. Rada. Crittin also writes that Col. Ugartechea will continue to allow free movement of Americans for trade, and that the regiments in Saltillo has been suspended by General Cos.
Date: October 4, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, regarding the declaration of war by the people of Texas against Mexican military despotism. Austin reports that the Mexican military at Bexar has advanced to Gonzales but that Texans agree that the first strategic victory for the revolution should be to take Bexar and drive out the Mexican military there, before the campaign closes. Austin asks the committee to circulate this news, and his request for military provisions and volunteers, to other communities.
Date: October 4, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, in which Radcliff expresses his regret at missing the opportunity to meet Zavala in San Felipe de Austin. Radcliff expresses his desire to follow Zavala's commands in pursuit of Texas independence.
Date: October 10, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, in which Sims asks for several leagues of land to be reserved because he has made arrangements for permanent settlers on those leagues.
Date: October 10, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letters from John J. Linn and James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, October 11, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letters from John J. Linn and James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, October 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, in which Linn requests the parol of three gentlemen. John J. Linn also writes and vouches for the gentlemen and their ability to comply with the terms of their parol.
Date: October 11, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Collins introduces his friend and fellow soldier in the Louisiana Guard, Mr. Robert C. Morris. Collins vouches for Morris' skill as a soldier and tactician, as well as, his sincere loyalty to the causes of his countrymen. Collins also asks where his service is needed the most.
Date: October 20, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, regarding Gomez-Farias leaving Brazos to interview with Austin. Fisher informs Austin that he is aware that the interview was planned to take place and that the Matagorda Committee of Safety has been awaiting news from Austin.
Date: October 29, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, October 30, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, October 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, in which Dinsmore requests approval for a list of names, and advises that while Goliad is still in control of the colonists, La Baca is the best location for delivering supplies.
Date: October 30, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Huff to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 31, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Huff to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 31, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Huff to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Huff reports that he has arrived at DeWitts with the artillery, and requests an escort to protect the artillery.
Date: October 31, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Linn informs Austin that Governor Gonzales, his secretary, and twenty Mexican troops arrived at Goliad but were not appropriately received by Capt. Dimmitt. Linn warns Dimmitt is an enemy to the mexican people and his harshness towards the inhabitants of Goliad will have consequences for the Texas revolutionary cause.
Date: November 11, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, in which Burleson reports that he received Austin's communication regarding the interception of the supply convoy too late to send a detachment last night. Burleson also reports that he sent Maj. Sommerville and seventy men to support Capt. [Fanning]'s efforts, and that Capt. Lockhart has returned to Camp Defiance after being separated from fellow troops near the Medina River.
Date: November 12, 1835
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History