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[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes, September] (open access)

[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes, September]

A letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes with orders to deliver information. New Orleans, September.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mexia, Jose Antonio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Memorandum for a Shipment of Lead] (open access)

[Transcript of a Memorandum for a Shipment of Lead]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum concerning a shipment of lead from New Orleans to New York.
Date: 181u
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from J. D. B. DeBow to Guy M. Bryan, no date] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from J. D. B. DeBow to Guy M. Bryan, no date]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. D. B. De Bow to Guy M. Bryan asking for a biographical sketch of Stephen F. Austin for "De Bow's Review."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cox writes that he is sending several items in care of Austin to ensure that they are delivered to the intended recipient. Cox also expresses his concern over lack of information regarding the heirs of J. H. Hawkins.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter to Capt. Rewis, no date] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter to Capt. Rewis, no date]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter to Capt. Rewis explaining that he cannot furnish the goods requested by the Captain for the prices he requested.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 9, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding merchandise he requested. It is being loaded on the Bull Rush and they will send a bill later. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 5, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging his letter containing a check for $500. Signed V. E. Maignan on March 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: March 5, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him that six chests he asked for have been loaded aboard the Nebraska. Signed V. E. Maignan on January 16, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: January 16, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.
Date: November 24, 1855
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
Date: October 13, 1849
Creator: Illies & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the arrival of 315 emigrants in two convoys under the direction of Rev. Pfanner. Signed H. Castro on February 18, 1845 in New Orleans.
Date: February 18, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844] (open access)

[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844]

Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, discussing the evil brought to Mexico by Santa Anna.
Date: November 22, 1844
Creator: Gomez Farias, Valentin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to Crescencio Rejón] (open access)

[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to Crescencio Rejón]

Rough draft of an unfinished letter, to Crescencio Rejón from Valentin Gomez Farias, on necessity of a change in Mexico. ] New Orleans
Date: November 19, 1844
Creator: Gomez Farias, Valentin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry, May 19, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry, May 19, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry in which Holley provides a cursory inventory of the documentation she has collected in order to write the biography of Stephen F. Austin. Holley requests that Perry locate any additional personal papers belonging to Stephen F. Austin that document the early years (1821-1831).
Date: May 19, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, in which Perry provides a short biography of Bryan's grandfather, as well as, advice regarding business and legal matters.
Date: May 8, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan giving information about the history of Moses Austin and his various land holdings.
Date: May 8, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Extract of a Letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, April 25, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of an Extract of a Letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, April 25, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, in which Burnet describes his ideas of Stephen F. Austin. Burnet praises Austin's character and offers an explanation for Austin's name slipping into relative obscurity among younger Texans, while Sam Houston rose in popularity.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 12, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 12, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry requesting papers to begin a biography of Stephen F. Austin.
Date: April 12, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 23, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 23, 1844]

Copy of transcript for letters between Mary Austin Holley and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry. Holley writes to Perry proposing to write a memoir or biography of Stephen F. Austin, as well as sends her regrets for not visiting her while in Texas. Perry responds with an approval of the biography project, but feels that writing a more complete version of early Texas history ought to wait out of respect for parties involved.
Date: March 23, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan, February 28, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan, February 28, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Guy M. Bryan in which Hammeken recounts events from Hammeken's long acquaintance with Stephen F. Austin. Subjects include: Hammeken's plan to help Austin escape from one of several prisons where he was detained, Austin's views on statehood and independence, Austin's death, and general reflections on Austin's character.
Date: February 28, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin, October 31, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin, October 31, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephew, Robert Baldwin, regarding money, the proposed steamboat business, and moving his son Stephen to a different school.
Date: October 31, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin, July 10, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin, July 10, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to Dr. Jonathan Baldwin regarding business with Reed.
Date: July 10, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews, May 5, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews, May 5, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews concerning the transfer of money to them, in addition to a brief discussion of new trade with Mexico.
Date: May 5, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History