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[Transcript of Letter from John Gordon to John P. Borden, March 16, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Gordon to John P. Borden, in which Gordon applies for the position of "Texas Planter" at San Felipe.
Date:
March 16, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letters from Reason Mercer and Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden, March 17th, 1835]
Copy of transcript for letters addressed to Gail Borden, Jr.. The first letter appearing on the transcript is from Reason Mercer to Gail Borden in which Mercer requests that Borden send a copy of a deed for land purchased on behalf of Thomas H. Borden in Mercer's name. The second letter on the transcript is from Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden in which T. Borden also asks G. Borden to send Mercer the land deed. Additionally, T. Borden provides news regarding the labor situation and local events.
Date:
March 17, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Stephen F. Austin, January 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Jameson requests the field notes from the survey of land on Chocolate Bayou that was granted to Angier, Bradley, and Hall.
Date:
March 22, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides a character reference for Major Norton and asks Austin to assist Norton in locating information on settling and acquiring land in Texas.
Date:
March 23, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, March 23, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George M. Patrick to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Patrick requests survey or map information concerning the meandering of the San Jacinto River between several leagues of private land. Patrick promises to compensate Borden for his trouble.
Date:
March 23, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, March 23, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Brenan requests Austin's opinion regarding a petition for more land (in addition to their settlement league) for settlers who now have colonist status. Brenan also requests Austin's assistance in obtaining the necessary paperwork to present the case the Commissioner and the Empresario.
Date:
March 23, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, October 7, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ferguson Jones and Co. to James F. Perry, in which the company representatives acknowledge receipt of Perry's order, and inform Perry that all items were located except for one book. Company representatives also update Perry regarding the final settlement of accounts.
Date:
October 7, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. P Borden to Gail and J. P . Borden, October 25, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. P Borden to Gail Borden and J. P. Borden, in which Borden provides updates to his father and brother regarding his travels from Goliad to Bexar. Borden reports on his company, the conditions of the road, housing construction, and the natural landscape.
Date:
October 25, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, in which Austin reports on the progress of the cause of Texas Independence. Austin describes the support he received in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee, including donations to cover the cost of arming and transporting army volunteers.
Date:
February 16, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, October 26, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edmund Andrews to James F. Perry, in which Andrews reports that the bill of lading should be arriving soon and the document will enable Perry will able to recover the financial losses incurred when several items of his merchandise, being shipped on the Empress, were thrown overboard. Andrews also reports that an angry customer broke in to his store, and that his cook was taken away by Mr. Randon.
Date:
October 26, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, in which Williams expresses his and others' relief to know that Austin has been released from prison in Mexico, and updates Austin on the revolutionary fervor welling up in parts of Texas. Williams also provides some business news.
Date:
October 29, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, December 2, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Mrs. Maxwell, in which Perry acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Maxwell's letter inquiring about her husband. Perry also explains that he has delayed in responding in the hope that he would receive news of Maxwell or her from him personally. Perry informs Mrs. Maxwell that proceeds from the sale of several of her husband's items that were left with Mr. Somerville in San Felipe, will be sent to the family directly. Perry promises to write immediately if he hears any further news.
Date:
December 3, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
Date:
April 15, 1834
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William B. Bridgers to Gail Boarding, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William B. Bridgers to Gail Boarding, in which Bridgers requests Bording's assistance in applying for land on behalf of William Gold, and of Lily Barbary Tiley.
Date:
1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Elisha Flack to G. Bordin, January 10, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elisha Flack to G. Bordin in which Flack requests the survey and field notes created by Bordin's brother. Flack also requests that they send them by Samuel Peebles.
Date:
January 10, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, January 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, in which Jameson applies to Borden for a land survey on behalf of Samuel Damon. Jameson describes the location of the league and provides the names of two references for Damon.
Date:
January 11, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, January 14, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which John M. Austin inquires about his possible relation to Moses and Stephen F. Austin. John Austin also asks for information regarding regarding immigration to and settlement within in the Austin Colony.
Date:
January 14, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. M. Gutierres de Estrada to [Stephen F. Austin], January 25, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Gutierres de Estrada to [Stephen F. Austin], in which Gutierres de Estrada expresses his interest in the annulment of prejudicial laws against foreigners, and in that effort, requests a copy of American legislation regarding foreigners and land ownership, etc.
Date:
January 25, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to N. J. Dobie, January 27, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel M. Williams to N. J. Dobie, in which Williams addresses Dobie's concerns regarding the forfeit of his father's land.
Date:
January 27, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Baker and Bordens to W. C. White and James F. Perry, January 29, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Baker and Bordens to W. C. White and James F. Perry, concerning an application to establish a press. Baker and Bordens request White and Perry's assistance by providing their written endorsement of the enterprise.
Date:
January 29, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Silcriggs to Gail Borden, January 29, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from David Silcriggs to Gail Borden, in which Silcriggs asks Borden to draw a lot on his behalf and to write regarding the associated expenses.
Date:
January 29, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from A. Ponton to Mr. Borden, February 13, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Ponton to Mr. Borden, in which Ponton requests information regarding his father's deed. Ponton reports that he has written several times in order to obtain the deed and that he has not received any news.
Date:
February 13, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, February 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Joseph B. Heard, concerning Mr. Maxwell. Perry describes his efforts to gather information concerning Maxwell's whereabouts and activities.
Date:
February 15, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, February 15, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Rice Jones to James F. Perry, in which Jones provides a character reference for Henry Leach and asks Perry to assist Leach in brokering his bill of exchange. Jones also informs Perry of his intention to sell his land in order to re-establish his mercantile business, and offers to pay off his remaining debt to Perry by selling his three Negro servants.
Date:
February 15, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History