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[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Brochure Concerning Immigration to Texas, December 1831]

Copy of transcript for a brochure concerning immigration to Texas. The brochure describes the social, economic and physical characteristics of Texas; its political relationship to Mexico; and the terms of immigration.
Date: December 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrott informs Austin that John Colburn, (a man claiming to come from Austin's colony), has stolen money using falsified credentials. Parrott also asks Austin to keep a look out for Colburn and Pearly S. Girard (the man believed to be his accomplice), and to areest them both on sight.
Date: March 25, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
Date: November 25, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Toby and Brothers to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas Toby and Brothers to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Toby to Stephen F. Austin concerning the arrival and departure of several vessels in New Orleans.
Date: November 28, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers requesting that they deliver a letter to the Mexican Consul in New Orleans in order to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
Date: November 30, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 19, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 19, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove inquires as to whether or not Edward Pettit was ever granted land in Texas.
Date: December 19, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez to Stephen F. Austin, December 29, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez to Stephen F. Austin, December 29, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Pizarro Martinez, the Mexican Consul in New Orleans, to Stephen F. Austin.
Date: December 29, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe regarding his grocery business. Stern also reports that Santa Anna has left Washington D. C. in order to return to Mexico.
Date: February 6, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning his travel plans and giving an update about Santa Anna's actions in Mexico.
Date: August 18, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, January 10, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, January 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Henry Smith, on January 10, 1836, informing him of the loan they have gained from the United States government and the troops they have offered to supply in the fight for Texas' independence.
Date: January 10, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George R. Robertson, on January 14, 1836, discussing the fate of prisoners of Mexico who are not United States citizens.
Date: January 14, 1836
Creator: Robertson, George R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, January 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, January 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Thomas D. Owings, on January 18, 1836, accepting his offer of a regiment of troops to aid in the Texas Revolution.
Date: January 18, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
Date: January 20, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from the Citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, June 23, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from the Citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, June 23, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the citizens of the Republic of Texas to Memucan Hunt, on June 23, 1836, asking that he raise his regiment and make arrangements quickly, given that the current president of Mexico has decided to ignore the armistice signed by Santa Anna.
Date: June 23, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
Date: July 18, 1836
Creator: Hammeken, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
Date: July 18, 1836
Creator: Hammeken, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date: July 30, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date: August 4, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 5, 1836, discussing his ideas to keep Matamoros from falling into the hands of the Mexican government.
Date: August 5, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Orazio de Attellis Santangelo to Stephen F. Austin, on August 15, 1836, espousing the importance of maintaining a newspaper in favor of Texas' cause, and discussing the imminent closure of his paper the Correo Atlántico unless something be done to increase the number of subscribers in Texas.
Date: August 15, 1836
Creator: Santangelo, Orazio de Attellis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking that Austin be on the lookout for a young man, named Edmond Morris, who has disappeared from his town and is believed to have gone to Texas, Mexico, or New Orleans.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Heyle, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John William Ros to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John William Ros to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John William Ros and his brother to Stephen F. Austin, on November 28, 1836, discussing several ships that have not yet sailed for lack of funds.
Date: November 28, 1836
Creator: Ros, John William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History