Weekly newspaper from the Matagorda, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Receipt for publication of Lorenzo de Zavala's book "Ensayo histórico de las revoluciones de México: desde 1808 hasta 1830", the Paris imprint. from the Printing Works of P. Dupont and G. Laguionie.

Weekly newspaper from Columbia, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.

Weekly newspaper from the Brazoria, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with notices and advertising.

Copy of transcript for an account for Stephen F. Austin for land surveys completed for colonists. They account was finally settled by James F. Perry after Austin's death.

Copy of transcript for a contract between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, on November 25, 1836, which lays out the payments Bee is to make to Austin in exchange for the land he was promised. Matthew B. Williamson, clerk of Brazoria County in 1842, confirms that this contract was indeed signed by Austin and Bee.

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a land grant laying out conditions for Stephen F. Austin to settle 800 families.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, introducing Mr. Milton I. Anderson, who wishes to settle in Austin's colony.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Anthony Winston to Stephen F. Austin, introducing Mr. Ephram Anderson who is looking to settle in Texas.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Bartlett Sims to Gail Borden, Jr., in which Sims provides references and land hold requests for Greenbury Overton, E. M. Peas, and P. S. Drown.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, in which Lockhart informs Austin that he has completed surveys for two leagues of land within the Austin colony and offers to continue surveying in the Western section of the colony. Lockhart requests instruction regarding the settlement of the prairie country and asks for news regarding the arrival of his petition.

Copy of transcript for a letter from G. L. Thompson discussing his land claim.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Gutierres de Estrada to [Stephen F. Austin], in which Gutierres de Estrada expresses his interest in the annulment of prejudicial laws against foreigners, and in that effort, requests a copy of American legislation regarding foreigners and land ownership, etc.

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. P Borden to Gail Borden and J. P. Borden, in which Borden provides updates to his father and brother regarding his travels from Goliad to Bexar. Borden reports on his company, the conditions of the road, housing construction, and the natural landscape.