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[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, 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
[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
[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
[Letter from H. B. Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner, July 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner, July 17, 1951]

Letter from h. B. Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the invitation and promising to take him up on his offer as soon as he can get enough time off of work.
Date: July 17, 1951
Creator: Stenzel, Henryk B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fredonia Hotel, October 22, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fredonia Hotel, October 22, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fredonia Hotel regarding a room reservation for himself and Mrs. Kempner for the dates December 6/8 to attend Philosophical Society of Texas.
Date: October 22, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell, October 22, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell, October 22, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell regarding their presence at the meeting in Nacogdoches on December 6th. He also included a check for $10.00 covering their dues.
Date: October 22, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hotel Fredonia, December 3, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hotel Fredonia, December 3, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hotel Fredonia referring to their letter from November 23rd and asking the hotel to hold their reservation if they arrive later than planned.
Date: December 3, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lucy McMurrey, December 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lucy McMurrey, December 4, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lucy McMurrey discussing about their plan on visiting Cold Springs. He mentions not to cancel any of their plans because of their unsure visit.
Date: December 4, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmie R. Sturrock to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Jimmie R. Sturrock to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1961]

Letter from Jimmie R. Sturrock to Truett Latimer discussing the teacher pay raise and taxation issue. He asks that Mr. Latimer back an $810 pay raise and a tax bill able to support it.
Date: July 10, 1961
Creator: Sturrock, Jimmie R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mildred Wyatt, July 25, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Mildred Wyatt, July 25, 1963]

Letter from Mildred Wyatt thanking Kempner family for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date: July 25, 1963
Creator: Wyatt, Mildred
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Political Chief of Nacogdoches to Archivaldo Hopkins] January 16th 1835 (open access)

[Letter from Political Chief of Nacogdoches to Archivaldo Hopkins] January 16th 1835

Letter asking information about the legality of the fees of the commissioner and requesting him to exhibit his power as agent for the impresarios Zavala Vehlein and Burnet, etc.
Date: January 16, 1835
Creator: Rueg, Enrique
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 The Philosophical Society of Texas, October 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from The Philosophical Society of Texas, October 17, 1963]

Letter from The Philosophical Society of Texas to its members regarding the arrangements and schedule made by President Richardson for the Society's symposium on "Problems and Opportunities in Higher Education" at the Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches from December 6-8, 1963.
Date: October 17, 1963
Creator: The Philosophical Socitey of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, November 27, 1847] (open access)

[Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, November 27, 1847]

Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, concerns nomination of district judge. Mentions Amos Clark and murderer David L. Ray.
Date: November 27, 1847
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler, May 26, 1863] (open access)

[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler, May 26, 1863]

Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler regarding Civil War news. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date: May 26, 1863
Creator: Wheeler, Walker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Letter, December 1, 1821] (open access)

[Transcript of a Letter, December 1, 1821]

Copy of transcript of a letter written in Spanish, on December 1, 1821, discussing the possession of a governor in Spanish Texas, and laying out the terms for a peaceful resolution.
Date: December 1, 1821
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Exchange of Letters Between Ramón Músquiz and Stephen F. Austin, June 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of an Exchange of Letters Between Ramón Músquiz and Stephen F. Austin, June 1828]

Copy of transcript for an exchange of two letters between Ramón Músquiz and Stephen F. Austin, on June 23 and June 30, 1828, discussing the affirmation of the lands of Felipe Sublett in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Date: [1828-06-23,1828-06-30]
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón & Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]] (open access)

[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]]

Copy of transcript for an incomplete translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas (either Rafael Gonzales or Victor Blanco) concerning the alliance of Native American tribes and Anglo American colonists, which could result in a possible uprising.
Date: 1826?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, April 20, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, April 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter, on April 20, 1835, noting the receipt of letters from Captain Antonio Tenorio, which discuss the lack of resources and criticisms in Galveston. The author asks for money from the government to give to the battalion in Galveston.
Date: April 20, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, August 19, 1821] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, August 19, 1821]

Copy of transcript for a letter in Spanish, on August 19, 1821, providing that Juan Seguín accompany Stephen F. Austin and the 300 Louisiana families who are soon to immigrate to Mexico.
Date: August 19, 1821
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, December 7, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, December 7, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from, on December 7, 1830, denouncing Alexander Tomson, James Ledbetter, Thomas Sherman, and Overton Hennesy, who immigrated illegally to Texas.
Date: December 7, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, December 23, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, December 23, 1820]

Copy of transcript for a letter written in Spanish, on December 23, 1820.
Date: December 23, 1820
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, December 23, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, December 23, 1820]

Copy of transcript for a letter written in Spanish, December 23, 1820.
Date: December 23, 1820
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History