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[Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, July 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mo. Guerra to Stephen F. Austin, on July 7, 1832, asking Austin to subdue the rebels in Texas.
Date: July 7, 1832
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 3, 1826, discussing the family life of Peter Elias Bean, including whether or not he was legally married to the woman he was living with, and the number of sons he has.
Date: August 3, 1826
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 14, 1826, discussing the need to describe the limits of the jurisdiction of San Felipe de Austin.
Date: 1826~-08-14
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 26, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 26, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 26, 1833, discussing the orders of Vicente Filisola to reestablish a garrison at Nacogdoches, and to stop the illegal trade of tobacco through Texas ports.
Date: August 26, 1833
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on July 8, 1825, discussing the verification of a census taken in Nacogdoches.
Date: July 18, 1825
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, March 19, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, March 19, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on March 19, 1826, discussing the resolution of the conflict between the Comanche Indians and the Tahuacanos, as well as the movements of militia troops. He goes on to discuss the other tribes they have been having trouble with.
Date: March 19, 1826
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on May 8, 1826, discussing a deal with the Cherokees to ambush other Native American tribes.
Date: May 8, 1826
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on May 18, 1826, discussing the desire to move American Indians tribes out of the territory newly colonized by Americans in order to avoid a conflict between the Comanches and the Tahuacanos. He also mentions a warning about a raid.
Date: May 18, 1826
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, June 10, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, June 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, on June 10, 1836, discussing the steps it is necessary to take before the United States government will recognize Texas as independent. He also briefly mentions the movement of troops from Kentucky.
Date: June 10, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Mateo Ahumada, September 8, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Mateo Ahumada, September 8, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Mateo Ahumada, on September 8, 1825, discussing a rebellion begun by the Comanche and Tahuacanos Indians, which resulted in the death of an American named Dickenson.
Date: September 8, 1825
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, August 20, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, August 20, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on August 20, 1828, discussing the man who was going to arrest the Hardins, and the recognition George Orr will receive if he turns them in.
Date: August 20, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, August 20, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, August 20, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on August 20, 1828, discussing the man who was going to arrest the Hardins, and the recognition George Orr will receive if he turns them in.
Date: August 20, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, June 30, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, June 30, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on June 30, 1828, discussing the true residence of Felipe Sublett in Nacogdoches, and whether or not he has any contracts.
Date: June 30, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, May 16, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, May 16, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, on May 16, 1825, discussing a black man named Gabriel who had a fight with his neighbor, and immigrated to Austin's colony in Texas.
Date: May 16, 1825
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter, clipping, and envelope from Lorraine Bain to H. L. Roberson, September 30, 1986] (open access)

[Letter, clipping, and envelope from Lorraine Bain to H. L. Roberson, September 30, 1986]

Letter from Lorraine Bain to members of WASP class 44-W-5 asking for news to include in an upcoming newsletter, as well as a clipping of Jennie G. Wynne's obituary, and a scan of the envelope it was sent in.
Date: September 30, 1986
Creator: Bain, Lorraine N. Nelson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Rafael Gonzáles, June 26, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Rafael Gonzáles, June 26, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Rafael Gonzáles and J. A. S., on June 26, 1825, accusing Green DeWitt of misappropriating funds.
Date: June 26, 1825
Creator: Bean, Pedro Elias
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson - July 21, 1837] (open access)

[Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson - July 21, 1837]

Letter from E. N. Case to David C. Dickson about the gubernatorial election. Case does not know the allegiances of the neighboring counties yet, so he is uncertain which direction they will choose to go. Case makes it clear, however, that he will support Dickson as a long-time friend.
Date: July 21, 1837
Creator: Case, E. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, July 28, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, July 28, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Encarnacion Chirino, Juan Mora, Antonio Minchaca, Charles S. Taylor, and Augustus Hotchkiss to the Mayor of Austin, on July 28, 1832, announcing José de las Piedras' abuse of his powers in regard to the colony of American settlers in Texas.
Date: July 28, 1832
Creator: Chirino, Encarnacion; Mora, Juan; Minchaca, Antonio; Taylor, Charles S. & Hotchkiss, Augustus
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, July 10, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mariano Cosio to Stephen F. Austin, on July 10, 1830, telling him to march to Nacogdoches as soon as possible, and informing Austin that he has recently been there himself.
Date: July 10, 1830
Creator: Cosio, Mariano
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, October 2, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, October 2, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gaspar Flores to Stephen F. Austin, on October 2, 1828, telling Austin that he is visiting soon, and that he wishes to discuss lands given to certain individuals.
Date: October 2, 1828
Creator: Flores, Gaspar
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant title to John Bevil granted by Lorenzo de Zavala, October 29, 1834]] (open access)

[Land grant title to John Bevil granted by Lorenzo de Zavala, October 29, 1834]]

Title of Possession of Land given to John Bevil October 28, 1834. Included are all the legal transactions made between Texas Government and authorized persons included in Bevil's Title of Land process. This copy is a translated copy by P.H. Buckley.
Date: December 22, 1915
Creator: General Land office of the State of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Charles Sims, August 12, 1838] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to Charles Sims, August 12, 1838]

Letter with orders from Sam Houston to Charles Sims instructing him to proceed to various Indian tribes to assure them that they will have peace. The text reads: Nacogdoches, Texas 12th Aug, 1838 to Charles Sims, Sir, You will proceed to the various Tribes of Indians, and assure them them [sic], that no harm is in=tended towards them, but that the Treaty shall be [...] with them, and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and Peace will be kept with them; Tell them my words shall not perish= Let them remain at peace! It is said that whitemen [sic] intend to march against the Indians this is false! no such thing has even been thought of. Bad men may say so, but good men will not! Good men will [...]. Your Salary will be at the rate of five dollas a day. I am [...] Sam Houston.
Date: August 12, 1838
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Benette Johnson to Harris Leon Kempner, October 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Benette Johnson to Harris Leon Kempner, October 23, 1963]

Letter from Benette Johnson to Harris Leon Kempner confirming their reservation for a room from December 6th-8th.
Date: October 23, 1963
Creator: Johnson, Benette Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History