Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on August 13, 1818, mentioning his hope to obtain a few rifles, Bryan's need to renew a note at a bank, and Austin's desire to take his wife down to his mines.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan, on July 17, 1818, informing him of the receipt of one of his letters, the delivery of coffee and flour, and the arrival of Austin's son Stephen F. Austin.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan on June 22, 1818, discussing the food he has received, and lead that has been recently sold from his mine.

Text in which Stephen Austin notes the receipt of sixty dollars from John Hopkins to E. Connors "for notes and accounts put into his hand for collection" (p. 1).

Copy of transcript of a legal document appointing William Davis to act as John Brickey's attorney.

Map shows geography and cities of the early nineteenth century United States and the parts of North America. Includes notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:6,336,000].

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Hammond to Moses Austin, in October 1818, informing Austin that he stopped a transaction from taking place until he could receive Austin's letter concerning it. He also mentions the building of a bridge at Herculaneum.

Map shows major cities, political divisions, and areas of Native American habitation; European possessions in North America and the West Indies. Includes geographical information given in panels of text on left and right sides: De L'Amerique en générale. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Diary of Henry Matthews (1799-18??), a Methodist circuit rider, schoolteacher, and practicing physician from Ohio, who made his way from Ohio, through the Illinois Territory, to Texas. This volume consists mainly of transcriptions of letters sent by Matthews to various family members and friends describing Matthews’ life on the circuit and as a school teacher in Ohio. Accompanying these letters are poetry and prose passages recorded by Matthews. In 1818, Matthews writes of his recommendation to the Annual Conference to ride as an itinerant pastor; he was just 19 years old. It also includes notes on his travel plans, time spent as a schoolteacher, religious recommendations, and lists books he has been reading. A page in the back dated 1840 includes a list of names, residences, and destinations.

Map shows the Missouri Territory encompassing most of the land east of the Mississippi River including Texas to the Rio Grande in the south and to the Pecos River to the west; areas of Native American habitation, the Eastern United States to the Mississippi River, the state of Louisiana, North West Territory [Wisconsin and Minnesota], and Michigan Territory. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:7,603,200].

Map shows the Missouri Territory encompassing most of the land east of the Mississippi River including Texas to the Rio Grande in the south and to the Pecos River to the west; areas of Native American habitation, the Eastern United States to the Mississippi River, the state of Louisiana, North West Territory [Wisconsin and Minnesota], and Michigan Territory. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:7,603,200].

Map shows the Missouri Territory encompassing most of the land east of the Mississippi River including Texas to the Rio Grande in the south and to the Pecos River to the west; areas of Native American habitation, the Eastern United States to the Mississippi River, the state of Louisiana, North West Territory [Wisconsin and Minnesota], and Michigan Territory. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:7,603,200].

Copy of transcript for a note about money put into Martin Ruggles' account with the Bank of St. Louis by Moses Austin, on October 14, 1818.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Bryan to James Bryan, on November 25, 1818, informing him of her decision to stay at her father's house until the spring. She also discusses the transportation of food by boat, Bryan's plan to sell their horses, the chance that he may have been cheated by a colleague, and the health of their children.

Copy of transcript a receipt for $200 given to Martin Ruggles by James Bryan.

Announcement from José Francisco de la Garza saying that Dolores del Rivero gives power of attorney to her brother, Vicente del Rivero. The document is signed at the bottom by numerous individuals.

Message from José María Tovar complaining of being falsely arrested and asked to pay a debt already paid, and he wants justice. After Tovar's complaint there is a lengthy reply from Juan José Llanos.

Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza and Juan Echeandía; the initial message from de la Garza contains the results of the annual elections. Following a break in the correspondence and numerous signatures from individuals, the governor sends his approval from Altamira.

Correspondence between Spanish officials concerning the establishment of a school. The cura asks for the establishment of a school, to which the mayor agrees and sends a petition to the governor; Francisco de la Garza suggests a teacher and foresees some difficulties.

Message from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying his is returning judicial form and the case is closed.

Letter from José Andrés Farías to Juan José Llanos denouncing José María Tovar as possibly involved in contraband since he refuses to declare his goods. The document is stained in certain places and has a long piece of tape running down the right side of the paper.

Message from José Antonio Benites to a Laredo alcalde, José Francisco de la Garza, saying that all kinds of people ow taxes and are not complying with the existing laws. Benites says to take stern measures to enforce compliance. The document is badly stained and has frayed and torn edges.

Message from José Antonio Benites to Francisco de la Garza, alcalde in Laredo, saying that Francesca Gutiérrez wants her servant back. According to the story, her servant, Alejandra Rodríguez fled as she owed a debt.

Message from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying that Antonio Cortés has arrived. Benites asks de la Garza to fill out the form properly and send it to back to him.