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[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
Date: April 5, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin in which Kerr informs Austin that Capt. Chrisman delgated the task of surveying a piece of land to Kerr. However, another man, Bording, insisted that Kerr had no right to do the work.
Date: August 5, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, October 5, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Medina to Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1832, discussing several sick soldiers who may join the march to Matamoros once they are well.
Date: October 5, 1832
Creator: Medina, Francisco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report made by Sam Houston regarding the Battle of San Jacinto, May 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of report made by Sam Houston regarding the Battle of San Jacinto, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a report made by Sam Houston regarding the battle of San Jacinto. The report includes the names of the wounded and deceased, as well as Houston's reflections on the battle.
Date: May 5, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, May 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, on May 5, 1836, addressing the battle of San Jacinto and commending them for their dedication to the liberty of Texas. There is also a list of the dead and wounded from the same battle.
Date: May 5, 1836
Creator: Houston, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter Thomas J. Rusk to William E. Wallace, July 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter Thomas J. Rusk to William E. Wallace, July 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Brigadier General Thomas J. Rusk to Captain William E. Wallace ordering Wallace to move his company to De Leon's Rancho on Garcitas Creek where he will join Captain William H. Smith's company. Rusk also orders Wallace to arrest any men who attempt to desert the army.
Date: July 5, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of draft of payment to Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of draft of payment to Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a draft to pay Benjamin D. Nobel $500 from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney.
Date: November 5, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of draft to pay Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of draft to pay Benjamin D. Noble from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney, November 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a draft to pay Benjamin D. Nobel $1000 from B. T. Archer and William W. Gwathney.
Date: November 5, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry, October 5, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry, October 5, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Reed and Co. to James F. Perry regarding letters and drafts received on the matter concerning James Hamilton and the payment for a land deal between Barnard Bee and Stephen F. Austin.
Date: October 5, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John W. Hall to Phillop Avrett, June 5, 1842] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John W. Hall to Phillop Avrett, June 5, 1842]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John W. Hall to Phillop Avrett regarding an ownership dispute over three slaves.
Date: June 5, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Webb to James F. Perry, September 5, 1848] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Webb to James F. Perry, September 5, 1848]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Webb to James F. Perry, in which Webb provides information requested by Perry regarding the Supreme Court opinion in the case of Perry vs. Sam Houston.
Date: September 5, 1848
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Peter E. Bean to Stephen F. Austin, February 5, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Peter E. Bean to Stephen F. Austin, February 5, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Bean to Stephen F. Austin regarding the capture of twenty-five officers in the interior of Mexico, (likely referring to General Guerrero's capture of Nicolás Bravo and others during the Revolution of Tulancingo).
Date: February 5, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 5, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 5, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on May 5, 1828, discussing the receipt of a document from the government, requiring a report on a silver and lead mine owned by Austin.
Date: May 5, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. Guada. de los Santos to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. Guada. de los Santos to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Guada. de los Santos to Stephen F. Austin, on August 5, 1828, discussing Franklin Hardin, who was found killing cattle.
Date: August 5, 1828
Creator: Santos, J. Guada. de los
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone, December 5, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone, December 5, 1828]

Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone. Stone discovered a lead and silver mine on the Trinity River and Austin agrees to apply to the Mexican authorities, on behalf of Stone, to obtain legal title to work and hold the mine in exchange for a quarter share in the mine.
Date: December 5, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Account Sales of Sundries by Hart Bartlet and Cox for the Account of Mr. Moses Austin, August 3, 1809] (open access)

[Transcript of Account Sales of Sundries by Hart Bartlet and Cox for the Account of Mr. Moses Austin, August 3, 1809]

Copy of transcript for an account sales of sundries by Hart Bartlet and Cox for the account of Moses Austin. The record includes cost of lead, auctioneer's commission, freighting costs, and cash payments.
Date: August 5, 1809
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Settlement with Benjamin and John Coleman, October 5, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of a Settlement with Benjamin and John Coleman, October 5, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a settlement between John and Benjamin Coleman and Stephen F. Austin, on October 5, 1811.
Date: October 5, 1811
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Memorandum for Debts Collected for Henry Austin, October 5, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of Memorandum for Debts Collected for Henry Austin, October 5, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum for debts collected for Henry Austin, on October 5, 1811.
Date: October 5, 1811
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Certificate for Shareholder, August 5, 1817] (open access)

[Transcript of Certificate for Shareholder, August 5, 1817]

Copy of transcript for a certificate from the bank of St. Louis, on August 5, 1817, noting that James Bryan holds ten shares of the bank's capital stock.
Date: August 5, 1817
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Note Concerning James Bryan's Debt, November 5, 1817] (open access)

[Transcript of Note Concerning James Bryan's Debt, November 5, 1817]

Copy of transcript for a note declaring that James Bryan will pay Elias Bates the amount he is due within sixty days of November 5, 1817.
Date: November 5, 1817
Creator: Hammond, Samuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Martin Duffield to Stephen F. Austin, on May 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Martin Duffield to Stephen F. Austin, on May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Martin Duffield to Stephen F. Austin, on May 5, 1836, asking that Austin delay his trip so that Duffield can deliver his news in person.
Date: May 5, 1836
Creator: Duffield, John Martin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, June 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, June 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1836, discussing the outfit of a regiment from Lexington, Kentucky, coming to Texas.
Date: June 5, 1836
Creator: Bryant, Edwin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 5, 1836, discussing his ideas to keep Matamoros from falling into the hands of the Mexican government.
Date: August 5, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History