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[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
Date: March 18, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, March 18, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José María Viesca and Santiago del Valle to Stephen F. Austin, on March 18, 1830, discussing the lack of supplies needed for colonists to survive.
Date: March 18, 1830
Creator: Viesca, José María & Valle, Santiago del
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, June 18, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John McLaren to Stephen F. Austin, in which McLaren informs Austin that he has made another selection of land on the western end of the peninsula near Pass Cavarieri. McLaren also addresses his feeling that Austin has evaded sending someone to perform the survey on his lands.
Date: June 18, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Mexia, July 18, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Mexia, July 18, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter to José Antonio Mexia, on July 18, 1832, discussing the naturalized Mexican citizens who claim that they are not rebelling but are instead speaking out against the government.
Date: July 18, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert Crittenden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Crittenden provides a reference for the son of Col. John Allen.
Date: October 18, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, November 18, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, November 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter, on November 18, 1835, proclaiming that Texas will not surrender, but that they will accept the Mexican government as their own. Mexico also admits that they were harsh in their subjugation of Texas colonists, and agrees not to send more troops to Texas.
Date: November 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Promissory Note for the Government of Texas, January 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of a Promissory Note for the Government of Texas, January 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript of a promissory note promising a loan of $200,000, paid by lenders, to the government of Texas.
Date: January 18, 1836
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Forsyth, November 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Forsyth, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, as Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas, to John Forsyth, the Secretary of States for the United States, in which Austin discusses the need for the United States to acknowledge Texas's independence and approahces the discussion of the United States annexing Texas.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Announcement from Sam Houston, November 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of an Announcement from Sam Houston, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript an announcement from Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States, and noting that the citizens of the Republic of Texas have voted nearly unanimously to become a state.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Houston, Samuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, August 18, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning his travel plans and giving an update about Santa Anna's actions in Mexico.
Date: August 18, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary A. Holley to Emily Bryan Perry, August 18, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mary A. Holley to Emily Bryan Perry, August 18, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Austin Bryan Perry, on August 18, 1837, asking that Emily visit her, and discussing the visitors she has recently entertained.
Date: August 18, 1837
Creator: Holley, Mary Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from N. Amory to James F. Perry, April 18, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from N. Amory to James F. Perry, April 18, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from N. Amory to James F. Perry, which accompanied a draft concerning the selection of a new seat of government.
Date: April 18, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville, June 18, 1841] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville, June 18, 1841]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to A. Somerville regarding the collection of a note Perry holds on Benjamin Tennell.
Date: June 18, 1841
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy Morrison Bryan, on March 18, 1848, asking for historical documents relating to the character and movements of Stephen F. Austin.
Date: March 18, 1848
Creator: Navarro, José Antonio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy M. Bryan, March 18, 1848]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Guy Morrison Bryan, on March 18, 1848, asking for historical documents relating to the character and movements of Stephen F. Austin.
Date: March 18, 1848
Creator: Navarro, José Antonio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from María Gertrudis Sánchez de Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from María Gertrudis Sánchez de Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from María Gertrudis Sánchez de Carbajal to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1828, telling Austin that her husband, José María Jesús Carbajal, sent a letter to him through Juan Dupé, and asking him to read and respond to it.
Date: July 18, 1828
Creator: Carbajal, María Gertrudis de Sánchez de
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, in which Roberts acknowledges news regarding three Mexican gentlemen that were recently given land grants. Roberts acknowledges Austin's role in facilitating their land grants, and asks Austin for his assistance with securing his land title.
Date: July 18, 1828
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Rafael Manchola to Stephen F. Austin, on October 18, 1828, discussing his position in the state legislature.
Date: October 18, 1828
Creator: Manchola, Rafael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Two Letters, November 18, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Two Letters, November 18, 1828]

Copy of transcript for two letters, in November 1828. The first, from Fernando Guevarra to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1828, asking for a resolution so families can settle on the land in Texas. The second, from A. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, recommending Guevarra to Austin.
Date: November 18, 1828
Creator: Guevarra, Fernando & Thompson, A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, July 18th, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, July 18th, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Y. Wallace to Gail Borden, in which Wallace requests information on how to obtain the title to his league and the associated costs.
Date: July 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for the first two pages of a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on October 18, 1835, discussing the Mexican president's handling of the situation in Texas.
Date: October 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, in which Austin informs Dimmitt that he is to transfer command of the fort and the town to Capt. Collinsworth immediately. Austin explains that the transfer of command is due to reports made by Governor Viesca and acting Alcalde regarding harsh mistreatment of the inhabitants of Goliad.
Date: November 18, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Francois Vallé, June 18, 1800] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Francois Vallé, June 18, 1800]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francois Vallé, on June 18, 1800, informing Moses Austin that the land survey has decided that he is the proper owner of the land at Mine a Breton.
Date: June 18, 1800
Creator: Vallé, Francois
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Shareholder Certificate, September 18, 1817] (open access)

[Transcript of a Shareholder Certificate, September 18, 1817]

Copy of transcript for a shareholder's certificate from the Bank of St. Louis, on September 18, 1817, noting that James Bryan is the proprietor of ten shares of the bank's capital stock.
Date: September 18, 1817
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History