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[Transcript of Mary Austin's Cookbook, March 13, 1813] (open access)

[Transcript of Mary Austin's Cookbook, March 13, 1813]

Photocopy of transcript of a cookbook given to Mary Brown Austin, on March 13, 1813. Many of the recipes are attributed to Mary Slater.
Date: March 13, 1813
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Borden to Stephen F. Austin, in which Borden informs Austin that the surveying work in the Sabine District has been slow and that he has struggled to make a profit since he moved to Texas on Austin's recommendation.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, March 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Retson Morris to Stephen F. Austin, in which Morris informs Austin that he intends to settle in the Austin colony on land that Mr. Edwards is willing to sell to him. Morris also states that if the sea bluff property was been forfeited by the original grantee, he would prefer to purchase those lands over the land offered for sale by Mr. Edwards.
Date: March 11, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, March 15, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Carithers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Carithers informs Austin that his absence was caused by prolonged suffering of a stomach disorder, and that he recovered enough to make the move to the Texas. Carithers also informs Austin that his son-in-law will traveling ahead in hopes of establishing a factory there, and requests that Austin provide information and assistance.
Date: March 15, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, March 16, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, in which Smith informs Austin that a former colleague of his, whom he dispatched to Saltillo in order to sell several hundred pounds of calico, has decided to keep the money instead of returning the proceeds to Matamoras. Smith appeals to Austin for assistance in notifying the local authorities in the area and having him arrested if he is identified. Smith includes a description of the fugitive.
Date: March 18, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a surveying contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on extent of the area to be surveyed by Hubert, specific items expected as a result of the work (including field books for every league), Hubert and Wightman division of profits, and Wightman's responsibilities regarding the final draft submitted to the registrar.
Date: March 1, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, March 8, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jesse Denson to Anthony, in which Denson requests written information regarding Stephen F. Austin's settlement. Denson also mentions that he would prefer to raise cattle.
Date: March 8, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
Date: March 8, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, March 15, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, March 15, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Thaler to Henry Austin, in which Thaler provides a letter of reference for M. H. Toler.
Date: March 15, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 2, 1833] (open access)

[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 Bill of Lading witnessed by  John G. Rowland for James F. Perry , March 22, 1833] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Thomas J. Winston to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Winston to Stephen F. Austin, March 24, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Winston to Stephen F. Austin, in which Winston reports that two steers belonging to Austin are running in the neighborhood. Winston offers to purchase the white steer for fifteen dollars.
Date: March 24, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, March 25, 1833] (open access)

[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 Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Extract from a Letter from Texas, March 7, 1834]

Copy of transcript of an extract of a letter from Texas describing Stephen F. Austin's arrest in Saltillo: including the reasons provided in the Order of Arrest, Austin's treatment since his arrest, federal approval of a state-maintained court system, and immediate outcomes from the federal repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830.
Date: March 7, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of army orders made by Sam Houston, March 2, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of army orders made by Sam Houston, March 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for army orders made by Sam Houston stating that independence has been declared and that citizens must march to the aid of the army fighting at BĂ©xar. Also, Houston reports that it is rumored that the Mexican army may be moving to Gonzales.
Date: March 2, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a report regarding the movements of the Mexican Army and the status of the Texas Army, [March] 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of a report regarding the movements of the Mexican Army and the status of the Texas Army, [March] 1836]

Copy of transcript for a report that outlines the movements of the Mexican Army and details the status of the Texas Army.
Date: 1836-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of decree from the Provisional Government of Texas outlining land grant privileges for soldiers, March 17, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of decree from the Provisional Government of Texas outlining land grant privileges for soldiers, March 17, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a decree from the Provisional Government of Texas, signed by Richard Ellis, outlining the amount of land granted to each soldier depending on his length of service in the Texas Army.
Date: March 17, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report made by John Sharp, March 27, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of report made by John Sharp, March 27, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a report made by John Sharp concerning the numbers of troops in both the Texas and Mexican armies, as well as their positions.
Date: March 27, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.
Date: March 1, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History