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[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, April 5th, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chambers informs Austin that the real estate business is improving and the natives are buying large tracts of land. Chambers also asks Austin's opinion on including descriptions of water courses on the land titles.
Date: April 5, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Invoice for Shipping and Freight payable to William C. Carpenter, April 17, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Invoice for Shipping and Freight payable to William C. Carpenter, April 17, 1830]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for shipping and freight charged to James F. Perry and payable to William C. Carpenter. Freight includes steel, fire irons, a mattress, lead, and an anvil.
Date: April 17, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
Date: April 17, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, April 21, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ira Ingram to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ingram informs Austin of his father-in-law, brother-in-law and his own intentions to settle in Texas. Ingram also specifies which leagues each man would prefer and requests that Austin do whatever is in his power to secure those lands.
Date: April 21, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
Date: April 25, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
Date: April 25, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall, April 27, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall, April 27, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and Richard R. Royall stipulating fees, terms, and the location of Royall's lands. Families represented by Royall include: Thacker W. Winter, John Caldwell, and Washington Caldwell.
Date: April 27, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from María Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, April 29, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from María Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, April 29, 1830]

Copy of a transcript of a letter from María Antonia Bonsero to Stephen F. Austin, on April 29, 1830, discussing her attempts to sell the land she inherited, and asking that Austin inform her son what she is doing.
Date: April 29, 1830
Creator: Bonsero. María Antonia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, April 15, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. K. Hale to Samuel M. Williams, in which Hale informs Williams that his league of land has very little timber. Hale asks Williams if he can trade his current league (No.31) for league No.22.
Date: April 15, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Micah P. Flint to Stephen F. Austin, April 15, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Micah Flint to Stephen F. Austin, in which Flint informs Austin of his desires to travel to Mexico and requests introductions to anyone that could be of assistance during the journey. Flint also provides a reference for James Ruggles.
Date: April 15, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming (S.F. Austin's lawyer) updates Austin on the status of several legal matters and requests funds to recover costs and in advance of upcoming expenditures.
Date: April 7, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Agreement between Capt. Wyly Martin and Thomas F. McKinney, April 3, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Agreement between Capt. Wyly Martin and Thomas F. McKinney, April 3, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from agreement between Capt. Wyly Martin and Thomas F. McKinney, in which both men agree to resolve their dispute over "an affair of honor" by pleading their respective cases to an Board of Honor consisting of Stephen F. Austin, Dr. Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton, and Sam Houston. Martin and McKinney also agree to honor the final decision of the board.
Date: April 3, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Steward Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia, [April 1, 1836]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from the Texas Commissioners appointing Stewart Sewell as their agent in Philadelphia to accept and deposit donations for Texas.
Date: April 1, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas outlining the repayment of loans with land, April 2, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas outlining the repayment of loans with land, April 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an agreement between the Republic of Texas and its lenders, outlining how loans could be repaid with land.
Date: April 2, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of receipt from A. J. Yates, April 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of receipt from A. J. Yates, April 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a receipt from A. J. Yates for payments received by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer and William H. Wharton.
Date: April 15, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Allen, April 15, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an extract from a letter from A. J. Yates to A. C. Yates, discussing the likelihood of Texas being allowed to join the United States.
Date: April 15, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of announcement concerning the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to Texas, April 14, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of announcement concerning the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to Texas, April 14, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an announcement by the committee of J. C. Larue, J. Ricord, R. Pearse, P. Snell, and M. Cronican reporting the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to all interested and willing to support Texas.
Date: April 14, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes for a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas, April 23, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes for a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas, April 23, 1836]

Copy of transcript for minutes of a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas to discuss the ongoing revolution. The minutes also include a draft of a statement to be forwarded to the United States Congress, as well as a statement written by Sam Houston regarding military affairs.
Date: April 23, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton recommending that Dr. S. B. Dickinson and J. M. Wolfe be considered citizens of Texas from December 23, 1835 given their efforts to raise money and other involvement in achieving Texas's independence.
Date: April 22, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, April 23, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, April 23, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an invoice for the Special Mission to the United States made by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton. The invoice documents expenses for traveling from New Orleans to New York, Philadelphia, Washington D. C., and Baltimore.
Date: April 23, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas outlining the repayment of loans with land, April 2, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas outlining the repayment of loans with land, April 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an agreement between the Republic of Texas and its lenders, outlining how loans could be repaid with land.
Date: April 2, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of promissory note for the Republic of Texas and lenders in New York, [April 1836]] (open access)

[Transcript of promissory note for the Republic of Texas and lenders in New York, [April 1836]]

Copy of transcript for a promissory note from the Republic of Texas to lenders in New York outlining the terms and conditions of their loans. The document identifies the names of the lenders and the amount of each loan.
Date: April 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Loan Agreement, April 2, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of a Loan Agreement, April 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript of an outline of a loan agreement between lenders and the Republic of Texas, on April 2, 1936, describing how the loans could be repaid with land.
Date: April 2, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History