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[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date: January 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter of from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCalla provides a recommendation for David C. Black.
Date: January 7, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
Date: January 9, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
Date: January 20, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for order to pay Elias R. Wightman according to the agreement o
Date: January 3, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo, January 15, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Justo Liendo, January 15, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Justo Liendo, on January 15, 1830, giving all the rights to sell Liendo's land to Stephen F. Austin.
Date: January 15, 1830
Creator: Liendo, José Justo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
Date: February 28, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 7, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 7, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 7, 1830, discussing a soldier who has defected, and the death of an Indian while traveling.
Date: March 7, 1830
Creator: Piedras, José de las
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, March 8, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, March 8, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. J. Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carbajal requests a couple of dozen copies of Austin's new map of Texas for Virginia families interested in settling in Texas. Carjabal also informs Austin that he has several hundred bibles that were translated into Spanish by the Bishop of Madrid and wonders if Austin would be willing to sell or give away as many as he can.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
Date: March 11, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing a map created by the author.
Date: March 14, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, March 14, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, March 14, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing one of the first maps of Texas, which is nearly accurate.
Date: March 14, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carithers informs Austin that his absence was caused by prolonged suffering of a stomach disorder, and that he recovered enough to make the move to the Texas. Carithers also informs Austin that his son-in-law will traveling ahead in hopes of establishing a factory there, and requests that Austin provide information and assistance.
Date: March 15, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
Date: March 18, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, on March 18, 1830, discussing the lack of supplies needed for colonists to survive.
Date: March 18, 1830
Creator: Viesca, José María & Valle, Santiago del
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Valentín García to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, asking Austin to look into the sale of two mules.
Date: March 20, 1830
Creator: García, José Valentín
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date: March 22, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1830]

Copy of a transcript of a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, on March 24, 1830, discussing a man who will receive and sell coffee and cattle.
Date: March 24, 1830
Creator: Navarro, José Antonio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
Date: April 5, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date: April 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History