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[Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, April 22, 1837] (open access)

[Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, April 22, 1837]

Letter from Charlotte Mexia to Emily de Zavala, widow of Lorenzo de Zavala, dated April 22, 1837 from New Orleans. The letter refers to her sadness after her son Henry and many friends have left the city. Mrs. Zavala, with her three children and a servant, traveled from Texas to New Orleans on the schooner Flash, arriving March 20, 1837. She and Mrs. Mexia had been friends in Mexico in 1832. Mrs. Zavala and her children left New Orleans for New York on April 9, 1837, thirteen days before Mrs. Mexia wrote this letter to her. The letter also references Lorenzo de Zavala Jr., the son of Lorenzo de Zavala and stepson of Mrs. Emily de Zavala. Lorenzo, Jr. arrived in New Orleans from Texas on April 10, and sometime after April 22 left New Orleans for New York. Charlotte Mexia was married to Jose Antonio Mexia.
Date: April 22, 1834
Creator: Mexia, Charlotte
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes, September] (open access)

[Letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes, September]

A letter from Jose Antonio Mexia to a Mr. Holmes with orders to deliver information. New Orleans, September.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mexia, Jose Antonio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to Crescencio Rejón] (open access)

[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to Crescencio Rejón]

Rough draft of an unfinished letter, to Crescencio Rejón from Valentin Gomez Farias, on necessity of a change in Mexico. ] New Orleans
Date: November 19, 1844
Creator: Gomez Farias, Valentin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844] (open access)

[Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, Noveber 22, 1844]

Draft of letter from Valentin Gomez Farias to General Adrian Woll, discussing the evil brought to Mexico by Santa Anna.
Date: November 22, 1844
Creator: Gomez Farias, Valentin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Letter from Raymond Hamilton to A. S. Baskett] (open access)

[Photograph of Letter from Raymond Hamilton to A. S. Baskett]

Photograph of the letter with the envelope from Raymond Hamilton to A. S. Baskett, where he denies having any connection to Clyde Barrow and his gang.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hamilton, Raymond
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Raymond Hamilton's Hotel Register] (open access)

[Photograph of Raymond Hamilton's Hotel Register]

Photograph of the Raymond Hamilton's bill from the Lafayette Hotel where he was staying at under a fake alias.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date: May 9, 1862
Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the arrival of 315 emigrants in two convoys under the direction of Rev. Pfanner. Signed H. Castro on February 18, 1845 in New Orleans.
Date: February 18, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
Date: October 13, 1849
Creator: Illies & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.
Date: November 24, 1855
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him that six chests he asked for have been loaded aboard the Nebraska. Signed V. E. Maignan on January 16, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: January 16, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging his letter containing a check for $500. Signed V. E. Maignan on March 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: March 5, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding merchandise he requested. It is being loaded on the Bull Rush and they will send a bill later. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 5, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856]

Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date: April 9, 1856
Creator: Maignan, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.
Date: August 25, 1861
Creator: Timmins, W. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
Date: January 9, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
Date: January 20, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date: March 22, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cox writes that he is sending several items in care of Austin to ensure that they are delivered to the intended recipient. Cox also expresses his concern over lack of information regarding the heirs of J. H. Hawkins.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cox requests that, if Austin still has access to letters that were sent in care of his office addressed to Mr. Carbajal, that he remove several bills for Edward Robinson, (which were included as attachments) and forward them to a lawyer for collection.
Date: November 12, 1830
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History