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Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract
Expediente of Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 colonization contract
Date:
1829
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
[Lorenzo de Zavala’s empresario contract]
Terms and conditions of Lorenzo de Zavala's impresario contract. This copy dated 5/22/1830.
Date:
May 22, 1830
Creator:
Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Manuel de Mier y Terán, Commandant General, to Ramón Músquiz, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]
Acknowledging Músquiz' communication of 11/16/1830 and enclosing a copy of a Matamoros newspaper informing that Zavala had sold his colonization contract. Newspaper not found here.
Date:
December 18, 1830
Creator:
Mier y Terán, Manuel de
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Gobierno Supremo del Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas, Decree No. 250
Decree No. 250, Congress of Coahuila y Texas, dated January 27, 1834, granting an extension of four years for completion of the contracts of John McMullen and Lorenzo de Zavala. Transmitted by SeguÃn to the alcalde of Béxar.
Date:
January 27, 1834
Creator:
Coahuila and Texas (Mexico)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from MartÃn Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General June 17th 1835
Letter from MartÃn Perfecto de Cos to Commandant General José Domingo Ugartechea, Principal Commandant of Texas. Instructing Ugartechea to order the military commandants that, if found, Lorenzo de Zavala be forced to sail to Veracruz and also that General MexÃa be taken into custody and securely transported to Veracruz. 6/17/1835 127/12, p. 90
Date:
June 17, 1835
Creator:
de Cos, Martin Perfecto
System:
The Portal to Texas History
José MarÃa Falcón, Secretary of the State Government, to José Angel Navarro, Acting Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar]
Transcribing a communication from the minister of state and relations to the governor (6/6/1835) requiring him to notify Lorenzo de Zavala to proceed to Mexico City and give an account of his diplomatic mission to France, and also to deliver to him the enclosed document (not found here). This order and the document forwarded to the political chief.
Date:
July 20, 1835
Creator:
Falcón, José MarÃa
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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 Angel Navarro, Political Chief of Dept. of Béxar, to José MarÃa 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
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
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
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
Childress Hotel
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name with decorative designs, and text reading: "Best Hotel Accommodations in Town. Large and Commodious Sample Rooms"; "Newly Furnished. Everything New." Letterhead includes the name Fred. Campbell & Co., Props.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dan. S. Park
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration and stylized business name, with text reading: "Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware"; "Special Attention to Repairing."
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Franco-Texan Land Co.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "The Company Has a large amount of lands for sale or lease in Parker, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Shackelford, Callahan, Jones, Taylor, Nolan, Fisher and Mitchell counties"; "Lands Will be sold in Tracts to suit purchasers, and either for cash or long credit. The Company has no Local Agents. Apply direct to this office." Letterhead includes the names A. J. Hood, Pres.; J. Pit, Sec'y and Treas.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
G. R. Couch, Surveyor of Haskell County
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "Office day -- Saturdays of EACH WEEK. Office in the Court House, Correspondence solicited"; "Correct Map of Haskell County, or any part thereof will be furnished on short notice."
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
G. W. Dakan, County Surveyor and Notary Public
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs and stylized text of business name.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gaines Bros. & Bedinger, Dealers in Cattle and Hay
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and the names A. K. Gaines; L. A. Gaines, D. E. Bedinger.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Harry Meyer, Hardware, Crockery, Stoves
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes a large and detailed illustration of store interior, decorative designs, and text reading: "Wagon Material, Fence Wire, and Builders' Hardware"; "American Artisan, Copyrighted Chicago 1888."
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jas. H. Parks
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs and stylized business name with text reading: "Surveyor, Land Agent and Civil Engineer"; "County Surveyor. Notary Public."
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Minter Bros.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes stylized designs and business name with text reading: "Wholesale and Retail Notions, Furnishings and Fancy Dry Goods, Retailers of Dry Goods, Furnishings, Carpets, Curtains, House Furnishings, Etc." Letterhead contains the names C. D. Minter; Joe Minter.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Titus Machine and Tool Mfg. Co.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations and stylized text of business name, with the following text: "Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Well Drilling Machines, Windmills, Derricks, Tanks, Pumps, Rams, Cylinders, all kinds of Piping and the Celebrated Jarecki Cylinder. (Will sell separately or make Contracts to supply whole outfits.) Repairing Shops in Connection. Buckthorn Wire & Salt Sold in Car Load Lots. Farm Wagons, Buggies & Hacks."
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History