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[Transcript of Questions by Miss C.]
Copy of transcript for questions by Miss C., concerning: the best mode of immigration from the British Isles, which tools and supplies to bring, currency, etc.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, June 11, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bryan attaches his first letter to Austin (stating his intention to immigrate to Texas), describes his efforts to promoting the interests of Texas, and requests that the government of Texas consider his citizenship from the date of his first letter.
Date:
July 11, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, September 28, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William W. Hunter to James F. Perry, in which Hunter informs Perry of high numbers of people falling ill and some fatalities as a result, including their mutual friend, Capt. John Dunklin. Hunter also writes about his concern over his credit and asks Perry to collect his claims as soon as possible.
Date:
September 28, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, September 8, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, on September 8, 1834, submitting a copy of a document from the electoral assembly.
Date:
September 8, 1834
Creator:
Smith, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith, William Pettus, James B. Miller, and Wyly Martin, September 7, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith, James B. Miller, William Pettus, and Wyly Martin, on September 7, 1834, certifying that the electoral assembly has met to name two scribes, and that Stephen F. Austin has been named a deputy.
Date:
September 7, 1834
Creator:
Smith, Henry; Pettus, William; Miller, James B. & Martin, Wyly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, August 3, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Bryan informs Austin of his interest in becoming a colonist and introduces himself as a married man with money to pursue business in the colony.
Date:
August 3, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date:
July 23, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, July 20, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas W. Garnett to Mr. Summerville, in which Garnett informs Summerville of his intention to immigrate to Texas and asks for information regarding the prospects for success of a drug store in the Austin Colony.
Date:
July 20, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
Date:
May 30, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.
Date:
May 28, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, February 26, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan provides an update on correspondence sent to Perry from Stephen F. Austin and the state of business affairs in Austin.
Date:
February 26, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, February 9, 1834]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, in which Mrs. Maxwell expresses her concern over her husband, whom she has not heard from in eight months.
Date:
February 9, 1834
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 26, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 26, 1833, discussing the orders of Vicente Filisola to reestablish a garrison at Nacogdoches, and to stop the illegal trade of tobacco through Texas ports.
Date:
August 26, 1833
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, August 1, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on August 1, 1833, presenting the reasons Texas should be admitted as a state within the Mexican Federation.
Date:
August 1, 1833
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrott informs Austin that John Colburn, (a man claiming to come from Austin's colony), has stolen money using falsified credentials. Parrott also asks Austin to keep a look out for Colburn and Pearly S. Girard (the man believed to be his accomplice), and to areest them both on sight.
Date:
March 25, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry , March 22, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
Date:
March 22, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, March 2, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a bill of lading witnessed by W. S. Brown for James F. Perry, describing shipping details including: vessel, shipping company, master of the shipping vessel, and itemized costs.
Date:
March 2, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 2, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin informs Austin that he will soon immigrate to Texas and hopes to select ten to twenty thousand acres. Martin also provides a reference for his friend, Major Dougherty.
Date:
March 2, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, February 20, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, in which the author both provides a reference for Henry B. Prentiss, and asks Austin to introduce Prentiss to friends and business contacts in Bexar, Matamoras, Saltillo, Zacatecas, and Mexico.
Date:
February 20, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co.
Date:
February 3, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, January 31, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin, in which Powell asks Austin for any information regarding the adjustment of his land claim. Powell also requests that Austin forward his papers if it is unlikely that his claim will be adjusted soon.
Date:
January 31, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sterling McNeel to Stephen F. Austin, January 25, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Sterling McNeel to Stephen F. Austin, in which McNeel asks Austin to provide Mr. Munson (whom McNeel is sending as his proxy) a deed and a memorandum of expenses.
Date:
January 25, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Silvanus Hatch to Stephen F. Austin, January 17, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Silvanus Hatch to Stephen F. Austin, concerning debts owed to Hatch by Mr. Alridge. Alridge also informs Austin that should the orphans of Mr. Brown receive land, Hatch has made arrangements to survey the land.
Date:
January 17, 1833
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio de la Garza to Stephen F. Austin, January 10, 1833]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio de la Garza to Stephen F. Austin, on January 10, 1833, asking that Austin help Garza's nephew and one of his workers to buy good tobacco and cotton seats.
Date:
January 10, 1833
Creator:
Garza, José Antonio de la
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History