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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, in which he forwards a letter he had previously written to colleagues in Missouri regarding investment opportunities in California. Austin further proposes that the Mexican government, as part of broader colonization efforts, complete construction of a canal or wagon road that connects the Colorado River in California to the Missouri River.
Date:
1828?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Músquiz, Ramón, January 15, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the newly appointed Political Chief of the Department of Texas, Ramón Músquiz, in which Austin acknowledges Músquiz's position as Chief and offers his services. Note at the bottom of the transcript: "Record of Empresario Contracts, p.274, (Land Office)"
Date:
January 15, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Peter E. Bean to Stephen F. Austin, February 5, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Bean to Stephen F. Austin regarding the capture of twenty-five officers in the interior of Mexico, (likely referring to General Guerrero's capture of Nicolás Bravo and others during the Revolution of Tulancingo).
Date:
February 5, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin, in which Groce informs Austin of his deteriorating health and requests that Austin come stay several days in order to help Groce make arrangements for his property.
Date:
March 20, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Silas Fuqua to Stephen F. Austin, March 28, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Silas Fuqua to Stephen F. Austin, in which Fuqua names members within the group of settlers he traveled with from Alabama. Fuqua also requests that Austin provide advice on a good site near a stream for his machinery, as well as, copies of the constitution and colonization laws.
Date:
March 28, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Robinson to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Robinson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Robinson introduces Thomas Pierce, a successful Englishman with a small family that has immigrated to Texas. Robinson appeals to Austin to sell both Pierce and Capt. Bowen a tract of land, arguing that both men will be productive neighbors and ultimately raise the value of Austin's lands.
Date:
April 2, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William W. Rivers to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Rivers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Rivers informs Austin that he will not be able to visit at this time, but that he intends to relocate to the Austin colony and practice his profession there. Rivers appeals to Austin to put up an advertisement and offer his opinion as to the likelihood of Rivers success.
Date:
April 6, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. M. Cutter to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. M. Cutter to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cutter inquires about the physical and legal status of a half league of land that he purchased from William S. Brown.
Date:
May 13, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of legal agreement made by William Rabb, May 16, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a legal agreement made by William Rabb detailing the terms under which he will be granted confirmation of his title to three sitios of land on the Colorado River.
Date:
May 16, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of legal document pertaining to settlement of the debts of Pamelia Pickett, May 20, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a legal document pertaining to the settlement of all debts owed by Pamelia Pickett to Stephen F. and James B. Austin.
Date:
May 20, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of newspaper clipping regarding foreign commerce and the port of Matagorda, May 27, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a newspaper clipping containing a letter from the Minister of the United States of Mexico. The Minister's letter warns merchants of New York to avoid discharging their cargo in the port of Matagorda because it is not legally open to foreign commerce.
Date:
May 27, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Coahuila y Tejas, June 2, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas, in which Austin asks for explicit authorization by the Governor to colonize land on the coast between La Baca and San Jacinto. Note on the resource: "Translations of Empresario Contracts, p.153, (Land Office)"
Date:
June 2, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, June 16, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ficklin [the postmaster of Lexington, Kentucky at that time] informs Austin that the letter he has enclosed is for a member of the Austin colony, whose son is in Lexington, Kentucky. Ficklin also offers his observations regarding the young man's ability to behave well and his capacity to learn.
Date:
June 16, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 John Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, July 10, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry,his reasons in which Austin offers Mrs. Perry his apologies and his reasons for not being in a position to make visit her on this trip.
Date:
July 10, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, in which Roberts acknowledges news regarding three Mexican gentlemen that were recently given land grants. Roberts acknowledges Austin's role in facilitating their land grants, and asks Austin for his assistance with securing his land title.
Date:
July 18, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a certified copy of Stephen F. Austin's agreement to the empresario contract approved by the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas. The Governor's Secretary, Juan Antonio Padilla, makes note to file the document in the appropriate place and supply Austin with a company for his security.
Date:
July 27, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Copy of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to George Orr, August 11, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a copy of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to George Orr, in which Austin calls on Orr's assistance to execute an order issued by the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas to find and apprehend the Hardin brothers on charges on murder.
Date:
August 11, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, August 15, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Ybary to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ybary acknowledges receipt of Austin's petition and confirms his intention to forward it to the Mexican government on Austin's behalf.
Date:
August 15, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George Orr to Stephen F. Austin, September 14, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Orr to Stephen F. Austin in which Orr provides documentation, including a letter from the captain of the militia, regarding Austin's order to deploy the militia in search of a band of the Hardin fugitives.
Date:
September 10, 1828
Creator:
Orr, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of record documenting Stephen F. Austin's account payable to William C. White, September, 24, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a record documenting Stephen F. Austin's account payable to William C. White.
Date:
September 24, 1828
Creator:
White, William C. (?–?).
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account for Stephen F. Austin payable to David Carpenter, October 11, 1828]
Copy of transcript for Stephen F. Austin's account payable to David Carpenter, including an itemized report of money owed. The record documents Austin's payment of the account in full.
Date:
October 11, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account for J. B. Austin payable to Robert Kuykendoll, November 12, 1828]
Copy of transcript for an account for J. B. Austin payable to Robert Kuykendoll. J.B. Austin payed Kuykendoll in full and the record was witnessed by Stephen F. Austin.
Date:
November 12, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History