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Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250 (open access)

Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250

Decree No. 250, Congress of Coahuila y Texas, dated January 27, 1834, granting an extension of four years for completion of the contracts of John McMullen and Lorenzo de Zavala. Transmitted by Seguín to the alcalde of Béxar.
Date: January 27, 1834
Creator: Coahuila and Texas (Mexico)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General, to Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar] (open access)

Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General, to Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]

Acknowledging Músquiz' communication of 11/16/1830 and enclosing a copy of a Matamoros newspaper informing that Zavala had sold his colonization contract. Newspaper not found here.
Date: December 18, 1830
Creator: Mier y Terán, Manuel de
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury (open access)

Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury

Transcribing his communication to the political chief of Texas relative to forwarding his map of Texas to the president of Mexico. Indicates that a copy of the map in English had been sent to Philadelphia for publication but that the version sent to Mexico was more complete and accurate. 7/23/1829 126/4, p. 34
Date: July 23, 1829
Creator: Austin, S. F. (Stephen F.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General (open access)

Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General

Acknowledging receipt of the newspaper containing the report that Zavala had illegally sold his contract and notifying him that it had been forwarded to the superior authorities. Indicates also that he had circulated to the authorities under his jurisdiction the communication of 12/31/1830 from the state government to Mier y Terán relative to the illegality of such sales and of the sale of any land to foreigners not naturalized in Mexico.
Date: January 25, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract] (open access)

[Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract]

Terms and conditions of Lorenzo de Zavala's impresario contract. This copy dated 5/22/1830.
Date: May 22, 1830
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835 (open access)

Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835

Concerning a league of land for his family, the Consultation, and his general situation. Austin’s instruction to Gail Borden about Zavala’s land are included with this document.
Date: November 30, 1835
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin] (open access)

José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin]

Communicating the displeasure of the commandant general in regard to the non-cooperation by the authorities of Texas in complying with the order to apprehend Lorenzo de Zavala.
Date: September 20, 1835
Creator: Ugartechea, José Domingo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Principal Commandant of Texas to various authorities of Texas (open access)

Principal Commandant of Texas to various authorities of Texas

Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery of him to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
Date: July 31, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales] (open access)

José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales]

Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
Date: July 31, 1835
Creator: Ugartechea, José Domingo
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government (open access)

José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government

Acknowledging receipt of his communication of 7/20/1835 (Box 127:12, p. 92) in regard to Lorenzo de Zavala and informing that it and the enclosed document had been forwarded to the political chief of the department of the Brazos for delivery to Zavala, who was reported to be there.
Date: August 10, 1835
Creator: Navarro, José Angel
System: The Portal to Texas History
José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar] (open access)

José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]

Transcribing a communication from the minister of state and relations to the governor (6/6/1835) requiring him to notify Lorenzo de Zavala to proceed to Mexico City and give an account of his diplomatic mission to France, and also to deliver to him the enclosed document (not found here). This order and the document forwarded to the political chief.
Date: July 20, 1835
Creator: Falcón, José María
System: The Portal to Texas History
Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract (open access)

Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract

Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract
Date: 1829
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General June 17th 1835 (open access)

Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General June 17th 1835

Letter from Martín Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas. Instructing Ugartechea to order the military commandants that, if found, Lorenzo de Zavala be forced to sail to Veracruz and also that General Mexía be taken into custody and securely transported to Veracruz. 6/17/1835 127/12, p. 90
Date: June 17, 1835
Creator: de Cos, Martin Perfecto
System: The Portal to Texas History
Joseph Funk & Bros., Cattle Raisers and Dealers (open access)

Joseph Funk & Bros., Cattle Raisers and Dealers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustrations, business name, brand descriptions, and text reading: "Ranch on Rocky Creek, Tom Green, Sterling and Irion Counties." Letterhead contains names Joseph Funk; J. F. Funk; Ike Funk.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Markham (open access)

The Markham

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name, decorative images, and a illustrations of two hotels in lithographic print by Louisville Lith. Co., Louisville, KY. In addition to the Markham Hotel, The Kimball Hotel is featured on letterhead. Letterhead includes the names Chas. Beermann & Co., Proprietors; Geo. W. Scoville, Manager.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mulhern Ranch (open access)

The Mulhern Ranch

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations with stylized text and the name Chas. Mulhern, Manager.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls (open access)

The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and bank illustration in lithographic print by R. & T. A. Ennis Staty. Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names R. E. Huff, Prest.; H. Specht, V. Prest.; W. A. McCutchen, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
R. H. Read, General Factory Agent (open access)

R. H. Read, General Factory Agent

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration, decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "The Following Makes of Pianos and Organs. Sold on Terms to Suit the Purchaser."; "Hallett & Davis, Wegman & Co., Kronich & Bach, Schubert, Hayden, C. A. Smith & Co. and the Celebrated Chicago Cottage Organ."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Bennett (open access)

John Bennett

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes large color illustration of a Schuttler Wagon and text reading: "The Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon, Manufactured in Chicago Since 1843"; "The Best is the Cheapest."
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. G. Startz (open access)

A. G. Startz

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations of livestock, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. G. Startz, Dealer in General Merchandise and Country Produce"; "Proprietor of the Smithson's Valley Cotton Gin and Grist Mill."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. H. Pierce, Stock-Raiser and Cattle Dealer (open access)

A. H. Pierce, Stock-Raiser and Cattle Dealer

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. M. Bruni & Bro. (open access)

A. M. Bruni & Bro.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and text reading: "Office of A. M. Bruni & Bro., Wholesale and Retail"; "Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors and Tobaccos." Letterhead contains the names A. M. Bruni; L. Bruni.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower (open access)

A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, sheep illustration, and business name. Letterhead text reads: "A.S Boynton, Wool Grower and Breeder of Pure Merino Sheep, Canadian Ranch, Hamilton County."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. Levi & Co. Bankers (open access)

A. Levi & Co. Bankers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of bank building and stylized text of business name, with text reading: "Collections promptly made on all points in the State," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History