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[Transcript of Letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, April 1800] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, April 1800]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, in which James Austin provides news on many of the events that have been occurring in Kaskaskia, including transfer of property, deaths, and the health of the mining business.
Date: April 6, 1800
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Invoice for Major Austin, August 6, 1810] (open access)

[Transcript of an Invoice for Major Austin, August 6, 1810]

Copy of transcript of an invoice for books, tools, and letter paper bought by Major Austin from Patterson and Hopkins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1810.
Date: August 6, 1810
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Invoice for Thomas Salkel, August 6, 1810] (open access)

[Transcript of an Invoice for Thomas Salkel, August 6, 1810]

Copy of transcript of an invoice for Thomas Salkel from Messrs. Asher and Lewis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1810.
Date: August 6, 1810
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Letter from Robert McCallister, November 6, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of a Letter from Robert McCallister, November 6, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert McCallister, on November 6, 1811, notifying James Rankin that he must appear in court to settle a dispute between McCallister and John Sloan.
Date: November 6, 1811
Creator: McCallister, Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, June 6, 1816] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, June 6, 1816]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan discussing his efforts to close his deeds with Col. Hammond. Moses Austin also reports Stephen F. Austin's return to the mines and requests supplies from Bryan.
Date: June 6, 1816
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to James Bryan, November 16, 1816] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to James Bryan, November 16, 1816]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to James Bryan discussing why he should escort her home, requesting that he not leave Mary alone at Durham Hall, and mentioning that her parents may move to Herculaneum in the spring.
Date: November 6, 1816
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, June 6, 1817] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, June 6, 1817]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan on June 6, 1817, discussing his attempts to get his deeds equated, and asking Bryan to buy food for him.
Date: June 6, 1817
Creator: Austin, Moses
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account statement between James Bryan and Stephen F. Austin, November 6, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of account statement between James Bryan and Stephen F. Austin, November 6, 1820]

Copy of transcript for an account statement between James Bryan and Stephen F. Austin documenting supplies and slaves used in Arkansas Territory.
Date: November 6, 1820
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Account Statement, November 6, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of Account Statement, November 6, 1820]

Copy of transcript of an account statement between Stephen F. Austin and James Bryan, listing supplies and slaves.
Date: November 6, 1820
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of medical invoice for the estate of Moses Austin, October 6, 1821] (open access)

[Transcript of medical invoice for the estate of Moses Austin, October 6, 1821]

Copy of transcript for a medical invoice for the estate of Moses Austin for treatment for Mary Austin by Dr. Jonathan M. Bernhisel.
Date: October 6, 1821
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of petition filed by Bartett Sims to Stephen F. Austin, August 6, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of petition filed by Bartett Sims to Stephen F. Austin, August 6, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a petition filed by Bartlitte Sims to Stephen F. Austin concerning money owed to him by John P. Coles.
Date: August 6, 1826
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William W. Rivers to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William W. Rivers to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Rivers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Rivers informs Austin that he will not be able to visit at this time, but that he intends to relocate to the Austin colony and practice his profession there. Rivers appeals to Austin to put up an advertisement and offer his opinion as to the likelihood of Rivers success.
Date: April 6, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, December 6, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, December 6, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thompson reports on his journey from Galveston to Veracruz. Thompson also advises Austin to write to the Commodore, who has shown interest in obtaining a land grant in Texas and could, because of his position, be of service to the region.
Date: December 6, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date: January 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of invoice for goods purchased at Rodgers, Slocum, and Co., April 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of invoice for goods purchased at Rodgers, Slocum, and Co., April 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for goods purchased at Rodgers, Slocum, and Co. by Perry and Hunter.
Date: April 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date: April 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Testimony of Isaac Gilbreth, May 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Testimony of Isaac Gilbreth, May 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for testimony of Isaac Gilbreth, in which Gilbreth provides a narrative of his experiences since leaving Missouri in 1825. Gilbreth is requesting reparations for the cruel treatment he suffered in Califonia, including unlawful imprisonment, denial of medical care, and refusal of permission to contact fellow countrymen in the area for assistance.
Date: May 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter to John G. Stevenson, March 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from W. W. Hunter to John G. Stevenson, March 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. W. Hunter to John G. Stevenson regarding the purchase of goods.
Date: March 6, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tanner provides a reference for Thomas Drummond, (a scientist coming to visit Texas and other areas of Mexico in order to collect specimens).
Date: May 6, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
Date: May 6, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin, October 6, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin, October 6, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas M. Blake to Stephen F. Austin requesting a quarter league of land abandoned by Ralph Wright.
Date: October 6, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 40, Ed. 1, Saturday, June 6, 1835 (open access)

The Texas Republican. (Brazoria, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 40, Ed. 1, Saturday, June 6, 1835

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.
Date: June 6, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, August 6, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, August 6, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. H. [Money] to Gail Borden, regarding money belonging to John J. Whitesides, who now wishes to apply it towards the purchase of a land title.
Date: August 6, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from J. Casse and Co. to James F. Perry, October 6, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from J. Casse and Co. to James F. Perry, October 6, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Casse and Co. to James F. Perry acknowledging payment.
Date: October 6, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History