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[Transcript of receipt for deeds and debts transferred to Elias Bates, May 20, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of receipt for deeds and debts transferred to Elias Bates, May 20, 1820]

Copy of transcript for a receipt for deeds and debts transferred to Elias Bates from Moses Austin.
Date: May 20, 1820
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, May 16, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, May 16, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams, on May 16, 1825, discussing a black man named Gabriel who had a fight with his neighbor, and immigrated to Austin's colony in Texas.
Date: May 16, 1825
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming provides news on his progress in the case against Jacob xxx of Salem. Leaming also asks Austin to provide a description of the physical, economic, political, and social characteristics of the Austin colony, so that he can promote the colonization of the settlement. Finally, he asks Austin to provide data necessary to publish a map of Texas.
Date: May 8, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Account for John F. Merieult Payable to Moses Austin and Co., May 14, 1802] (open access)

[Transcript of Account for John F. Merieult Payable to Moses Austin and Co., May 14, 1802]

Copy of transcript for an account for John F. Merieult payable to Moses Austin and Co., which includes dates when charges were made, a description of the charge, and the balance due with commission and interest added.
Date: May 14, 1802
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William P. Grayson and William Prentiss to Col. Wallace, May 8, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William P. Grayson and William Prentiss to Col. Wallace, May 8, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Grayson and William Prentiss, in which they request further information from Col. Wallace regarding business opportunities in Texas.
Date: May 8, 1830
Creator: Grayson, William, P. & Prentiss, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, on May 11, 1830, asking Austin to pay his debts for him.
Date: May 11, 1830
Creator: Padilla, Juan Antonio
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter, May 11, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter, May 11, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter, on May 11, 1830, discussing a man who was imprisoned illegally.
Date: May 11, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on May 13, 1830, sending thanks for a gift, including a map of Texas and a cannon.
Date: May 13, 1830
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Kirkham to Stephen F. Austin, in which Kirkham informs Austin that his daughter has finished school and wishes to become a teacher or a tutor for female pupils. Kirkham asks Austin for his opinion on the prospect of Kirkham's daughter relocating to the Austin colony and offering her services there.
Date: May 5, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, May 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry S. Tanner to Stephen F. Austin, in which Tanner provides a reference for Thomas Drummond, (a scientist coming to visit Texas and other areas of Mexico in order to collect specimens).
Date: May 6, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, May 21, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to Stephen F. Austin, on May 21, 1831, discussing a foreigner who arrived recently without a record or passport. He asks that the ports in Texas do their jobs and check for passports.
Date: May 21, 1831
Creator: Músquiz, Ramón
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Philips to Stephen F. Austin, in which Philips make inquires regarding the current value of white pine in the colonies, and whether or not there are any potential buyers for a sugar mill east of Pittsburgh.
Date: May 30, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
Date: May 6, 1832
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] (open access)

[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 James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834] (open access)

[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 the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members ("memorialists"), pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. Members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: May 31, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of report made by Sam Houston regarding the Battle of San Jacinto, May 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of report made by Sam Houston regarding the Battle of San Jacinto, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a report made by Sam Houston regarding the battle of San Jacinto. The report includes the names of the wounded and deceased, as well as Houston's reflections on the battle.
Date: May 5, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, May 5, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, on May 5, 1836, addressing the battle of San Jacinto and commending them for their dedication to the liberty of Texas. There is also a list of the dead and wounded from the same battle.
Date: May 5, 1836
Creator: Houston, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of receipt from Stephen F. Austin to John Gadsby, May 24, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of receipt from Stephen F. Austin to John Gadsby, May 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a receipt from Stephen F. Austin to John Gadsby, primarily for food and postage.
Date: May 24, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Treat to Henry Williams, May 24, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Treat to Henry Williams, May 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Treat to Henry Williams, in which Treat asks Williams to pay Stephen F. Austin $200 on his behalf.
Date: May 24, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of affidavit from James F. Perry, May 11, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of affidavit from James F. Perry, May 11, 1837]

Copy of transcript for an affidavit signed by James F. Perry concerning the purchase of property from Barnard E. Bee from Stephen F. Austin on November 25, 1836.
Date: May 11, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of agreement between James F. Perry and Barnard E. Bee, May 11, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of agreement between James F. Perry and Barnard E. Bee, May 11, 1837]

Copy of transcript for an agreement made between James F. Perry and Barnard E. Bee regarding the payment of the land that Bee purchased from Stephen F. Austin.
Date: May 11, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, May 13, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, May 13, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry regarding collecting money from Hamilton.
Date: May 13, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Hamilton to [James] F. Perry, May 28, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Hamilton to [James] F. Perry, May 28, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Hamilton to [James] F. Perry regarding the payment for Bee's land.
Date: May 28, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History