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[Transcript of Letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, January 3, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, in which Winston appeals to Austin to allow his youngest brother to pay the remaining balance and purchase his reserved league.
Date:
January 3, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
Date:
February 1, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
Date:
February 22, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
Date:
March 8, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
Date:
March 8, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Last Page of Letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, June 2, 1831]
Copy of transcript of the last page of a letter from Thomas Taylor and Samuel M. Williams, on June 2, 1831, assuring the title of Taylor as empresario.
Date:
June 2, 1831
Creator:
Taylor, Thomas & Williams, Samuel M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.
Date:
June 18, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, June 19, 1931]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Jones provides a reference for
Date:
June 19, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, July 12, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Columbus R. Patton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Patton informs Austin of his intention to immigrate to Texas and requests information regarding duty fees, regulations for indenturing African-American persons and minors, and necessary supplies.
Date:
July 12, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, July 13, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John G. Bent to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bent provides a reference for Rubin B. Newman and requests further information about the country.
Date:
July 13, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, July 20, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. McFarland to Stephen F. Austin, in which McFarland informs Austin of his intentions to visit the colony in the coming year, and extends his friendship.
Date:
July 20, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 26, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren indicates his intention to take possession of the Phelps league, and his continued interest in the league on Clear Creek.
Date:
July 26, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, July 27, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse U. Evans to Stephen F. Austin, in which Evans reports that he has so far been unable to complete the survey of David Harris' league and the meandering of the San Jacinto River due to a prolonged illness. Evans has attached his field notes and rough calculations of several leagues and asks Austin to speak to the Alcalde on his behalf at the next meeting of the Ayuntamiento.
Date:
July 27, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Warren D. C. Hall to Stephen F. Austin, in which Warren expresses his concern over the extensive amount of time it has taken Austin, and other bureaucratic elements, to make a decision concerning the Phelps.
Date:
July 30, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, July 31, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sylvester informs Austin that he is suffering from persistent and severe lung inflammation which is keeping him from discussing matters in person. Murphy indicates that he is aware that Warren D.C. Hall has taken possession of the Phelps Tract and that based on prior negotiations, Murphy feels that he should be given the Clear Creek tract.
Date:
July 31, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. R. Miller to Stephen F. Austin, August 7, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from S. R. Miller to Stephen F. Austin, in which Miller appeals to Austin for assistance in securing rights to land made available to him after the death of Edmond R. Miller.
Date:
September 7, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letters from John Caldwell to Stephen F. Austin and Mr. Williams, August 24, 1831]
Copy of transcript for two letters from John Caldwell, on August 24, 1831. The first, to Stephen F. Austin, informs him that he has been ill and hopes that he can still get a league of land in Texas. In the second, to Mr. Williams, Caldwell tells him to have Mr. Navarro survey his lands.
Date:
August 24, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, August 27, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ficklin provides a reference for General John T. Mason, and shares his opinion on the tendency of the press to exaggerate the instability of the political climate in the United States.
Date:
August 27, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, October 3, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Paxton to Stephen F. Austin, in which Paxton requests information regarding the laws, necessary supplies, and health and climate of the soil.
Date:
October 3, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, October 21, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Richard Marsh to Stephen F. Austin, in which Marsh explains that he traded Joseph Powell four hundred and eighteen dollars worth of goods for a title on two hundred acres in Texas. Marsh expresses his recent doubts on the legitimacy of the title and hopes that Austin can legitimize his land claims, or help to locate Powell for prosecution.
Date:
October 21, 1831
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History