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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming (S.F. Austin's lawyer) updates Austin on the status of several legal matters and requests funds to recover costs and in advance of upcoming expenditures.
Date: April 7, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, July 12, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James McGavock, regarding a land deed and the costs associated with its survey. Perry also provides instructions for how McGavock should dispose of the money once it has been collected.
Date: July 12, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Berry to Stephen F. Austin, August 22, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Berry to Stephen F. Austin, August 22, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Berry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Berry asks for any information or news regarding his son, Peter L. Berry. Berry mentions that has seen Austin's lawyer, Thomas F. Leaming in recent weeks
Date: August 22, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, in which the company representatives acknowledge receipt of Perry's order, and inform Perry that all items were located except for one book. Company representatives also update Perry regarding the final settlement of accounts.
Date: October 7, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Financial Document for the account of James F. Perry, September 27, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Financial Document for the account of James F. Perry, September 27, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a financial document for the account of James F. Perry, in which Ferguson Jones and Co., provide a list of accounts they manage for Perry and the
Date: September 27, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Stewart Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia to accept and deposit donations for Texas.
Date: April 1, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, April 23, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, April 23, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton. The invoice documents expenses for traveling from New Orleans to New York, Philadelphia, Washington D. C., and Baltimore.
Date: April 23, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry relating news about James F. Perry's health and other family members and acquaintances.
Date: March 7, 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 22, 1827, discussing the health of his neighbors, and land in the east that has been left to the Austin family.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: Perry, James Franklin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report of court proceedings from Perry vs. ? case, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of report of court proceedings from Perry vs. ? case, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a report of court proceedings from Perry vs. ? case, certified by presiding Justice of the County Court, John Brickey.
Date: 1827
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
Date: February 1, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, June 26, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, June 26, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from David Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thompson shares his plan to come and visit the frontier country, and asks Austin to provide a list of supplies, both staples for survival that could be sold to colonists, as well as, items that would be good for trade with Mexico.
Date: June 26, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson and Hall to James F. Perry, February 27, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson and Hall to James F. Perry, February 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson and Hall to James F. Perry, in which the authors inform Perry of a change of ownership and ask for his continued business. Ferguson and Hall also mention that they have enclosed American newspapers for S. F. Austin, who is following American relations with France.
Date: February 27, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Account for Moses Austin payable to Stephen Austin, May 1798] (open access)

[Transcript of Account for Moses Austin payable to Stephen Austin, May 1798]

Copy of transcript for an accounting record for balance owed by Moses Austin and payable Stephen Austin. This record looks to have been created retroactively, based on the addendum stating that the balance was settled between Stephen Austin and Moses Austin in 1797.
Date: May 1798
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy and Consigned to Thomas Hanckly, July 2, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy and Consigned to Thomas Hanckly, July 2, 1801]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for muscorado sugar shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy. The invoice details the amount of sugar shipped and the shipping charges for transporting the sugar to Philadelphia.
Date: July 2, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy consigned to James Miller, July 2, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy consigned to James Miller, July 2, 1801]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for muscovado sugar shipped by John F. Merieult on the American Schooner Nancy. The invoice details the amount of sugar shipped and the shipping charges for transporting the sugar to Philadelphia.
Date: July 2, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Duplicate Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult, July 2, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Duplicate Invoice for Muscovado Sugar Shipped by John F. Merieult, July 2, 1801]

Copy of transcript of a duplicate invoice for thirteen pounds of Muscovado Sugar shipped by John F. Merieult to the port of Philadelphia. A list of the cost of the sugar and the charges for its transportation is also included.
Date: July 2, 1801
Creator: Merieult, John F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Account for Dr. George Fisher of Kaskaskea payable to James Miller of Philadelphia, October 30, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Account for Dr. George Fisher of Kaskaskea payable to James Miller of Philadelphia, October 30, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a financial record documenting the account of Dr. George Fisher of Kaskaskea payable to James Miller of Philadelphia. The record includes the purchase of an insurance policy and the total debt to be paid out of the net proceeds obtained from the sale of sugar.
Date: October 30, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Statement by Moses Austin Regarding the Account with John F. Merieult, June 15, 1807] (open access)

[Transcript of Statement by Moses Austin Regarding the Account with John F. Merieult, June 15, 1807]

Copy of transcript for a statement by Moses Austin regarding the account with John F. Merieult, in which Austin reports that accounting records from Merieult have repeatedly contained discrepancies between sales recorded and actual sales rendered. Austin also reports that he was charged for commission on lead shipments that he did not authorize. However, Austin concludes that Merieult likely has no knowledge of these mistakes and assumes that the matter can be easily resolved.
Date: June 15, 1807
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Invoice for Coffee Sales, February 11, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of an Invoice for Coffee Sales, February 11, 1811]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for barrels of coffee sold for Henry Austin, on February 11, 1811, as well as the charges for the transportation of the barrels.
Date: February 11, 1811
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Invoice for Coffee Barrels, January 1, 181u] (open access)

[Transcript of an Invoice for Coffee Barrels, January 1, 181u]

Copy of transcript of an invoice for coffee barrels shipped from New York to Herculaneum, Missouri, for Henry Austin.
Date: 181u-01-01
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Letter From E. Bronson to Moses Austin, March 7, 1815] (open access)

[Transcript of a Letter From E. Bronson to Moses Austin, March 7, 1815]

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.
Date: March 7, 1815
Creator: Bronson, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 22, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 22, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on January 22, 1836, informing them that any money they deposit in certain banks will be credited to the government of Texas.
Date: January 22, 1836
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, February 24, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 24, 1836, discussing the engraving of treasury notes for the Republic of Texas.
Date: February 24, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History