Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."

Presidential decree from President Antonio López de Santa Anna concerning court procedures.

Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …

Copy of transcript for a letter from Aniseto Arteaga to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1830, informing him that he has been told Austin will help him in any way.

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, on February 6, 1831, discussing an official's desire to suspend Madero.

Copy of transcript for a letter, on July 6, 1832, discussing a man who intercepted several letters directed to the Velasco Fort, and discussing rebels who want to make Texas independent.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Ramón Músquiz, on February 6, 1828, discussing a decree from the president of Mexico, declaring that each state must provide a list of sentenced prisoners to a general.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on March 6,1828, discussing the forms needed to apply for three positions that are open during the election.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Tomas M. Duke to Ramón Músquiz, on August 6, 1828, informing him that Stephen F. Austin may use any militia resources he needs.

Copy of transcript for a letter in Spanish, discussing the allotment of land and the transportation of the goods of families who are soon to immigrate to Louisiana.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Barnett.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Zenteno.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jefferson Chambers to T. J. Chambers.

Letter from Mariano Arizcorreta to Valentin Gomez Farias, about the probable arrival on the insurrectionists to San Gabriel.

Santa Anna to Zavala: Expressing confidence that Zavala can save the country from bankruptcy. Once again brings up the matter of Gutierrez's appointment. On the need for reinforcing Veracruz and Yucatan against possible Spanish invasion. Veracruz, May 6, 1829.

Personal letter from unknown person. Bejar, September 6, 1849.