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Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury (open access)

Stephen F. Austin to Lorenzo de Zavala, Minister of the Treasury

Transcribing his communication to the political chief of Texas relative to forwarding his map of Texas to the president of Mexico. Indicates that a copy of the map in English had been sent to Philadelphia for publication but that the version sent to Mexico was more complete and accurate. 7/23/1829 126/4, p. 34
Date: July 23, 1829
Creator: Austin, S. F. (Stephen F.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General (open access)

Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General

Acknowledging receipt of the newspaper containing the report that Zavala had illegally sold his contract and notifying him that it had been forwarded to the superior authorities. Indicates also that he had circulated to the authorities under his jurisdiction the communication of 12/31/1830 from the state government to Mier y Terán relative to the illegality of such sales and of the sale of any land to foreigners not naturalized in Mexico.
Date: January 25, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government (open access)

José Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José María Falcón, Secretary of the State Government

Acknowledging receipt of his communication of 7/20/1835 (Box 127:12, p. 92) in regard to Lorenzo de Zavala and informing that it and the enclosed document had been forwarded to the political chief of the department of the Brazos for delivery to Zavala, who was reported to be there.
Date: August 10, 1835
Creator: Navarro, José Angel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Principal Commandant of Texas to various authorities of Texas (open access)

Principal Commandant of Texas to various authorities of Texas

Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery of him to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
Date: July 31, 1835
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales] (open access)

José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales]

Ordering the apprehension of Lorenzo de Zavala and his party, reported to be at Columbia, and delivery to Capt. Antonio Tenorio at San Felipe de Austin.
Date: July 31, 1835
Creator: Ugartechea, José Domingo
System: The Portal to Texas History
José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin] (open access)

José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas to Political Chief at San Felipe de Austin]

Communicating the displeasure of the commandant general in regard to the non-cooperation by the authorities of Texas in complying with the order to apprehend Lorenzo de Zavala.
Date: September 20, 1835
Creator: Ugartechea, José Domingo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835 (open access)

Lorenzo de Zavala to Stephen F. Austin, November 30th 1835

Concerning a league of land for his family, the Consultation, and his general situation. Austin’s instruction to Gail Borden about Zavala’s land are included with this document.
Date: November 30, 1835
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. G. Startz (open access)

A. G. Startz

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations of livestock, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. G. Startz, Dealer in General Merchandise and Country Produce"; "Proprietor of the Smithson's Valley Cotton Gin and Grist Mill."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. H. Pierce, Stock-Raiser and Cattle Dealer (open access)

A. H. Pierce, Stock-Raiser and Cattle Dealer

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. M. Bruni & Bro. (open access)

A. M. Bruni & Bro.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and text reading: "Office of A. M. Bruni & Bro., Wholesale and Retail"; "Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors and Tobaccos." Letterhead contains the names A. M. Bruni; L. Bruni.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower (open access)

A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, sheep illustration, and business name. Letterhead text reads: "A.S Boynton, Wool Grower and Breeder of Pure Merino Sheep, Canadian Ranch, Hamilton County."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. Levi & Co. Bankers (open access)

A. Levi & Co. Bankers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of bank building and stylized text of business name, with text reading: "Collections promptly made on all points in the State," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. Levi & Co. Bankers (open access)

A. Levi & Co. Bankers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of bank building and stylized text of business name, with text reading: "Collections promptly made on all points in the State," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts.
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. VanTuyl & Son, Horse and Cattle Breeders (open access)

A. VanTuyl & Son, Horse and Cattle Breeders

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, business name, and text reading: "Pasturage for Stock"; "Amato Ranch."
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. Wheeler & Sons (open access)

A. Wheeler & Sons

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. Wheeler & Sons, Feeders and Shippers of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs"; "Breeders of Horses and Mules"; "Broken and Unbroken Mules for Sale"; "Ranch, Abbott, Hill County, Texas"; "Liberal Cash Advancements made on Consignments, to St. Louis Chicago, Kansas City, New Orleans and Galveston." Letterhead contains the names A. Wheeler; N. D. Wheeler; S. A. Wheeler.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alabama & Texas Cattle Co. (open access)

Alabama & Texas Cattle Co.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustrations, business name, and text reading: "Alabama & Texas Cattle Co., of Mobile Ala."; "Ranch in Borden and Scurry Counties, Texas"; "Brand kept up"; "Stock horses." Letterhead contains the names A. P. Bush; A. P. Bush Jr.; T. G. Bush.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo (open access)

The Amarillo

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Reverse of letter includes detailed illustration of hotel and paragraph describing the town of Amarillo, established two years prior. Letterhead includes hotel rates and the names of proprietors Hardwick and Hardwick, of The Hardwick in Kiowa, Kansas.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo (open access)

The Amarillo

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business and business name, with text reading: "The Amarillo Hotel Co. Proprietors"; "W. F. McGowan, Manager"; "Rates $2 and $2.50."
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo (open access)

The Amarillo

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and the name of J. M. Kindred, Proprietor.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First National Bank of Amarillo (open access)

The First National Bank of Amarillo

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and depicts bank building in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead includes names W. H. Fuqua, President; B. T. Ware, Vice. Prest.; H. R. Morrow, Cashier; C. J. E. Lowndes, Asst. Cashier.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
American Brewing Ass'n Houston Texas (open access)

American Brewing Ass'n Houston Texas

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with association name and trademarked image. Letterhead includes the name of A Kaulfers, Wholesale Dealer.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Angle & Maddox (open access)

Angle & Maddox

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with flowers, business name, and text reading: "Angle & Maddox Land Dealers & Agents"; "233 Commerce St."; "G. W. Angle Agent for the New York & Texas Land Co Limited, Owner of the International & Great Northern R. R. Land Grant, The Houston & Great Northern R. R. Land Grant, and other lands." Printed by George D. Barnard & Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names G. W. Angle; J. W. Maddox.
Date: 1885
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association (open access)

Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with company logo, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. Newby, Agent for Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, "The Anheuser Standard." Special Brewings: The Budweiser, Erlanger, Liebotschaner, The Faust Beer."
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anderson & Sons (open access)

Anderson & Sons

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name, and text reading: "Office of Anderson & Sons, Manufacturers and Dealers in American Tripoli, Silver Sand Polish and Anderson's Rock Soap."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History