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[Transcript of court proceedings in the case of Keep vs. Groce]
Copy of transcript for court proceedings in the case of Keep vs. Groce. A petition was filed on behalf of keep against Groce for breach of contract, Groce denied Keep's allegations and a trial followed. The proceedings include witness depositions. Witnesses include: R.M. O'Neal, Ay Buckner, William Morton, Kinchen Holliman, John Little, William Scott, Simon Miller, John Andrews, A.H. Philips, J.R. Clarke, Stephen Richardson, Warren Buford, James Cummings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Robert H. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Robert H. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, in which Williams reports that one of his slaves has runaway. Williams appeals to Austin to pass on the description of the slave and the advertisement offering a reward for anyone who catches him.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of official account of events by Stephen F. Austin regarding Keep vs. Groce, and the establishment of the Court of Alcaldes]
Copy of transcript for an official account of events by Stephen F. Austin regarding Keep vs. Groce, and the establishment of the Alcaldes Court.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of translation of a law passed by the legislature in the state of Coahuila y Tejas, May 1828]
Copy of transcript for a translation of a law passed by the legislature in the state of Coahuila y Tejas, in which the legislature addresses the labor shortage in the state by providing explicit terms of contract between settlers and their servants of color.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel C. Hiroms to Stephen F. Austin, April 24, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel C. Hiroms to Stephen F. Austin, in which Hiroms expresses his desire for a vacant piece of land, which he will pay for by working for Austin.
Date:
April 28, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from General Guerrero, December 26, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from General Guerrero, on December 26, 1828, discussing the consultation with Juan N. Harris to import products into Mexico.
Date:
December 26, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ramón Músquiz to José MarÃa Viesca, December 21, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Ramón Músquiz to José MarÃa Viesca, on December 21, 1828, suggesting that the citizens of San Felipe de Austin take the judicial complaints of Spanish-speaking people.
Date:
December 21, 1828
Creator:
Músquiz, Ramón
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Thomas Boatwright, December 10, 1828]
Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Thomas Boatright, in which Austin agrees to sell Boatright three labors of land in exchange for thirty cows and calves, or three-hundred dollars in cash.
Date:
December 10, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Tomas M. Duke, December 10, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Tomas M. Duke, on December 10, 1828, informing the recipient that he doesn't have the instructions, and asking for a record of a complaint to copy.
Date:
December 10, 1828
Creator:
Duke, Tomas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Tomas M. Duke, December 9, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Tomas M. Duke, on December 9, 1828, announcing that he found a silver and lead mine.
Date:
December 9, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Several Letters Concerning a Mine, December 1828]
Copy of transcript for three letters, written in December 1828, and one written in July of 1829. The first, from Stephen F. Austin, on December 9, 1828, claiming a mine he discovered. The second is from Tomas M. Duke on December 10, 1828, and the third is from Stephen F. Austin on December 13, 1828. The last, from Juan Martines and Pedro Vidaurri to Stephen F. Austin, on July 3, 1829, gives him control of the mine.
Date:
December 9, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.; Duke, Tomas M.; Martines, Juan & Vidaurri, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, December 6, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thompson reports on his journey from Galveston to Veracruz. Thompson also advises Austin to write to the Commodore, who has shown interest in obtaining a land grant in Texas and could, because of his position, be of service to the region.
Date:
December 6, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone, December 5, 1828]
Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone. Stone discovered a lead and silver mine on the Trinity River and Austin agrees to apply to the Mexican authorities, on behalf of Stone, to obtain legal title to work and hold the mine in exchange for a quarter share in the mine.
Date:
December 5, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Juan Vicente Campo ElÃas to Stephen F. Austin, November 29, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Vicente Campo ElÃas to Stephen F. Austin, on November 29, 1828, informing Austin that he is being appointed a deputy, and that he must travel to Mexico City to receive his commission.
Date:
November 29, 1828
Creator:
ElÃas, Juan Vicente Campo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, November 29, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 29, 1828, explaining that the Comanches have not heard of the son of a chief being murdered.
Date:
November 29, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio Elosua to Stephen F. Austin, November 25, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio Elosua to Stephen F. Austin, on November 25, 1828, explaining that A. Thompson and his navy had departed for Veracruz before Juan Hernandes arrived.
Date:
November 25, 1828
Creator:
Elosua, Antonio
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mathew Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mathew Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, requesting a land grant. Included is a letter of recommendation by Alexander Thompson on Brenan's behalf.
Date:
November 18, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Two Letters, November 18, 1828]
Copy of transcript for two letters, in November 1828. The first, from Fernando Guevarra to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1828, asking for a resolution so families can settle on the land in Texas. The second, from A. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, recommending Guevarra to Austin.
Date:
November 18, 1828
Creator:
Guevarra, Fernando & Thompson, A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander Thompson to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thompson appeals to Austin to secure a land grant on the northwest bank of Buffalo Bayou.
Date:
November 17, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 17, 1828, discussing the travels of Mr. Thompson, who is in command of the National Mexican Navy.
Date:
November 17, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, November 17, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, on November 17, 1828, discussing the murder of the son of a Comanche chief by American settlers.
Date:
November 17, 1828
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account for J. B. Austin payable to Robert Kuykendoll, November 12, 1828]
Copy of transcript for an account for J. B. Austin payable to Robert Kuykendoll. J.B. Austin payed Kuykendoll in full and the record was witnessed by Stephen F. Austin.
Date:
November 12, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to M.B. Nuckolls, November 12, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to M.B. Nuckolls, requesting to settle on Robert Kuykendoll's account.
Date:
November 12, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, November 10, 1828]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Perry provides news of the family and shared acquaintances. Perry also reports that the Mine a burton mine was sold to William Milem, and that Washington County is growing quickly. Finally, Perry warns Austin of plans for a Mr. Price to travel to Texas, possibly to dispute Stephen F. and J.E.B. Austin's land title.
Date:
November 10, 1828
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History