Hand-written instructions concerning land surveys along the coast, signed by S. F. Austin. He mentions Duke, Nelms, and [Rales]. On the reverse, a map of the land survey is sketched with notes about dimensions. In the digital version, the first page is included twice - the second time a hand-written transcription of the letter is pictured beneath the original.

Printed circular from Governor José Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying Francisco Villaseñor has been appointed secretary of the government office.

Letter from John S. Blair addressed to either William or Michael Reed requesting a load of corn.

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.

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.

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nixon informs Austin that he obtained permission to allow A. C. Bucknear to survey lands north of the Austin Colony on his behalf. Nixon acknowledges that since that time, Austin was granted a new contract to settle those lands and he requests permission from Austin to continue his purchase of the northern leagues.

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, on September 1, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin to give to the army.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elizabeth Dooley to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dooley requests information regarding the good and bad qualities of Texas.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 1, 1833, presenting the reasons Texas should be admitted as a state within the Mexican Federation.

Copy of transcript for a letter from M. Austin Bryan to James F. Perry, concerning a case filed against Stephen F. Austin by Mr. Bradley for a debt of seven-hundred dollars and asks for advice on the appropriate course of action. Bryan informs Perry that if the debt is not paid soon, Bradley will put out an execution order for Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of Treasury, Henry Smith to Secretary of State, Stephen F. Austin, which includes a copy of a resolution passed by the Senate of the Republic of Texas that requests the Secretary of the Treasury to make estimates for appropriations for 1837.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding the city of Austin and if Perry is interested in selling any land.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry discussing cancelling the contract for land he purchased from Stephen F. Austin that he was unable to gather the payments for.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed relaying news of Monroe Edwards's trial.

Copy of transcript for letters from James F. Perry to William H. Jack and Samuel M. Williams requesting a transfer to Stephen F. Austin's heirs for 11 leagues of land granted to Jose Maria de Aguirre.

Copy of transcript for a receipt of payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chance documents the circumstances under which he received payment for his land surveying work.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, on April 1, 1836, informing him that he has been appointed the Texas agent in Philadelphia, allowing him to collect monetary donations to the Texas cause.

Copy of transcript for a letter from John M. McCalla and Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, on June 1, 1836, recommending Horatio Grooms, who has been selected as a major, to him.

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.

Copy of transcript for a draft of treasury notes, written by Stephen F. Austin on December 1, 1836.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin informing Stephen of his upcoming visit to Texas and the likelihood of him being able to tie up his business affairs in Missouri in order to eventually move to Texas.