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[Transcript of Letter from Josh. Nelson to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Josh. Nelson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nelson provides a character reference for Doctor Amos Pollard. Pollard is interested in settling in the Austin Colony. Nelson also provides an introduction for Asabel C. Holmes, a gentlemen from New Hampshire interested in becoming a citizen of Texas.
Date:
April 2, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from H. L. Cooke to Gail Borden, April 2, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. L. Cooke to Gail Borden, in which Cooke requests Borden's assistance securing a league of land on the peninsula.
Date:
April 2, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, April 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin introduces Anderson Estis and requests that certificate of reception and order of survey for a league of land be handed over to him.
Date:
April 8, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads-Fisher to Gale Borden, April 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads-Fisher to Gale Borden, in which Fisher introduces D. Davis D. Baker, a gentlemen handling business affairs on Fisher's behalf. Fisher asks Borden to show Baker a valuable piece of land that would be hard to obtain without influence in the land office.
Date:
April 9, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. Jones to Joseph Baker and Company, April 14, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R. Jones to Joseph Baker and Company, in which Jones encloses a list of persons interested in subscribing to the Telegraph. He remarks that he has taken a free copy of the Telegraph as compensation for finding subscribers.
Date:
April 14, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., April 20, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., in which he describes details pertaining to land surveys done below Old San Antonio Road and west of the Colorado River. Sims also asks Borden to send a sketch of surveys done on the Navidad so that he can identify vacant lands and survey those areas.
Date:
April 20, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Gail Borden Jr., April 21, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Gail Borden Jr., in which Rhoads requests that Borden expedite the transfer of deeds (for the parties he is representing in the acquisition of three leagues of land). He is willing to wait if Col. Austin or Mr. Williams are expected to return soon, so that they can point out more valuable leagues than the ones he has selected.
Date:
April 21, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., April 24, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Tone to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Tone informs Borden that he has selected three leagues of land in Austin's lower colony on behalf of Amos Pollard, A. C. Holmes, and John Tyler. Tone asks Borden to record these selections in the land office, and to send twenty-four sheets of stamp paper.
Date:
April 24, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. R. Lewis to Gail Borden, in which Lewis provides a character reference for J. W. Clement.
Date:
April 25, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, April 25, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Burleson to Gail Borden, in which Burleson provides a letter of reference for his nephew, Joseph Burleson, and Joseph's father. James Burleson points out that Joseph and his father have been citizens for a year, and that the land they have applied for has already been surveyed.
Date:
April 25, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William K. Wilson to Samuel M. Williams, April 26, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Wilson K. Wilson to Samuel M. Williams, in which Wilson proposes that Williams trade his league on the Brazos for four hundred dollars worth of lumber and Wilson's league on Dickinson Bayou. Wilson also requests Williams assistance in preventing his land from being forfeited.
Date:
April 26, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, April 28, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin encloses a Certificate of Reception and details regarding business he doing on behalf of Phineas Smith. Austin directs Borden to pass an order to survey a league of land in Cahoot according to the agreement with Smith, and charge the associated fees to Austin's account.
Date:
April 28, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, May 4, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Hardin to Gail Borden, in which Hardin describes the circumstances under which he received his league of land in the Austin Colony. Hardin informs Borden that he plans to sell the league to Mr. Craghead and requests that Borden send him a receipt for closing costs.
Date:
May 4, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 8, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which he introduces A. C. Ainsworth. Austin describes the rough boundaries of the quarter league that Ainsworth is interested in purchasing and requests that Borden provide assistance in determining the availability of that area.
Date:
May 8, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin introduces Major William S. Frampton and forwards Frampton's interest in purchasing a league of land. Austin requests that Borden grant a Certificate of Reception and Order of Survey, and to add the fees to Austin's account.
Date:
May 9, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from G. B. Jameson to Gail Borden, in which Jameson encloses a survey of land requested by Major Harald. Jameson also requests that Borden adds an entry in the land office regarding the existence of roughly two-hundred acres of timber on Deer Creek.
Date:
May 11, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Israel McGready to James F. Perry, May 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Israel McGready to James F. Perry, in which McGready informs Perry of outstanding legal fees owed for the George Craig and Nathan Montgomery lawsuits. McGready also reports on successes and failures in collecting accounts on Perry's behalf, as well as, the information he collected on behalf of Rhodes S. Fisher regarding land in Bellview. [an annotation from Perry indicates that the letter was answered on September 15, 1835 and Rhodes S. Fisher's letter to Perry on the subject of his land was enclosed]
Date:
May 11, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin informs Borden that Alfred J. [Northey] is interested in purchasing a league of land. Austin requests a certificate of reception, an order of survey for Mr. Chrisman, and the transfer of fees to Austin's account.
Date:
May 11, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, May 11, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Gazley to Gail Borden, in which Gazley reports on the circumstances leading up to a land dispute between Charles S. Smith and Mr. Harman. Gazley requests that Borden refrain from moving forward on any paperwork until the survey notes and any evidence from Capt. Sims is presented to the land office.
Date:
May 11, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Agreement between William W. Lewis and D. Comfert, May 12, 1835]
Copy of a transcript of an agreement between William W. Lewis and D. Comfert, wherein Lewis agreed to give Comfert $100 for the purchase of a surveyor's compass chain and instruments to aid in his mapping of Texas lands.
Date:
May 12, 1835
Creator:
Lewis, William W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and P. W. Grayson, May 13, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Miller and W. Grayson, in which Austin informs Miller and Grayson of his plans to return to Texas and expresses his belief that General Santa Anna is a friend to Texas. Austin also reports that that federal reforms taking place in Mexico could result in statehood for Texas and advises against further disturbances.
Date:
May 13, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, May 16, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Fayette Copeland to Gail Borden, in which Copeland requests investigation of public records pertaining to sale of the Dewees land. Copeland also requests information on the completion of land surveys near the Navidad River.
Date:
May 16, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, May 20, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Bartlett to Gail Borden, in which Bartlett reports on his survey of the river leagues.
Date:
May 20, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Charles D. Sayre to James F. Perry, May 21, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles D. Sayre to James F. Perry, in which Sayre provides instruction to Perry on administering his estate in the case of death.
Date:
May 21, 1835
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History