[Transcript of Letter from Agustín Viesca to Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Agustín Viesca to Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Agustín Viesca to Stephen F. Austin, on November 11, 1835, telling of how he was imprisoned unjustly by the Mexican government and had to come to Texas to escape.
Date: November 11, 1835
Creator: Viesca, Agustín
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John J. Linn to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Linn informs Austin that Governor Gonzales, his secretary, and twenty Mexican troops arrived at Goliad but were not appropriately received by Capt. Dimmitt. Linn warns Dimmitt is an enemy to the mexican people and his harshness towards the inhabitants of Goliad will have consequences for the Texas revolutionary cause.
Date: November 11, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, in which Burleson reports that he received Austin's communication regarding the interception of the supply convoy too late to send a detachment last night. Burleson also reports that he sent Maj. Sommerville and seventy men to support Capt. [Fanning]'s efforts, and that Capt. Lockhart has returned to Camp Defiance after being separated from fellow troops near the Medina River.
Date: November 12, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Roberto Galan to Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Roberto Galan to Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Roberto Galan to Stephen F. Austin, on November 13, 1835, criticizing a man who steals and kills cattle and other livestock.
Date: November 13, 1835
Creator: Galan, Roberto
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Gen. Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram expresses his devotion to the cause of Texas Independence, and requests a more appropriate posting. Ingram argues that his current post does not make use of his services.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs conveys his personal support for the cause of Texas independence but informs Austin that the treaty between Mexico and the United States of America precludes U.S. from intervening on behalf of Texas.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [H. Meigs] to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs informs Austin that news regarding the Indians has been sent ahead confidentially, and that he heard news of Sam Houston's military command.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, in which Austin informs Dimmitt that he is to transfer command of the fort and the town to Capt. Collinsworth immediately. Austin explains that the transfer of command is due to reports made by Governor Viesca and acting Alcalde regarding harsh mistreatment of the inhabitants of Goliad.
Date: November 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Cumberland County Committee of Correspondence to Stephen F. Austin, November 19, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Cumberland County Committee of Correspondence to Stephen F. Austin, November 19, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Cumberland County Committee of Correspondence to Stephen F. Austin, in which the committee conveys their support for the cause of Texas independence and expresses their willingness to dispatch a brigade of able-bodied men to march to Texas if Austin and the Texas military leadership can find a way to address the cost of their journey and the inexperience of the volunteer brigade.
Date: November 19, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Robert Colllins to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Robert Colllins to Stephen F. Austin, November 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert Collins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Collins introduces Col. William Ward, who offers his services and the services of his company of rifleman to the cause of Texas independence.
Date: November 20, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, November 27, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, November 27, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Meigs expresses his concern over not having received a letter from Austin since October. Meigs conveys the message of the Secretary of State to the Indians regarding the war of Texas independence - that they should not get involved on pain of U.S. resentment. [There is an addendum to this document by James F. Perry, documenting the delivery of the five dollar note to
Date: November 27, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, November 30, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, November 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan informs Perry that he safely arrived in San Felipe de Austin with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Bryan also reports that Austin has resigned his office as commander-in-chief of the army of Texas and will likely travel to the United States as commissioner of Texas to negotiate for aid; Burleson has been elected to take Austin's place as commander-in-chief; and military personnel were confused and displeased by the outcome of the convention.
Date: November 30, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, November 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Western to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Western informs Austin that he is leaving to attend the Convention in San Felipe, where he will raise concerns regarding the governance of the colonies and abuse of power by members of the Texas Revolutionary Army in Goliad. Western reports that many inhabitants have fled Goliad to avoid oppression and abuse.
Date: November 13, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History