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[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland, February 19, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland, February 19, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and George Sutherland stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: John Sutherland, William Manifee, William Heard, Joseph Rector, William Pride, Jesse White, Benjamin S. White, Samuel Rogers, Robert G. Grozier.
Date: February 19, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: William Haskins, Pulaski Dudley and Mary Smith. Also included are rough descriptions of where each families' league is located.
Date: February 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, February 28, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Lewis Moore Junior to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore informs Austin that his plans to visit Texas have been postponed, but that he has sent his son as the family representative to find suitable land for their relocation. Moore also mentions that he rand out of time to procure the necessary recommendations, but that Austin can refer to Luke Lassier, P.R. Splane and Mr. Doty as references for both himself and his son.
Date: February 28, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, February 10, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, February 10, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Davis Bradburn to José Francisco Madero, on February 10, 1831, discussing the cancellation of a law about the purchase of land by Americans.
Date: February 10, 1831
Creator: Bradburn, John Davis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Ygnacio Domingues to John Davis Bradburn, February 10, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ygnacio Domingues to John Davis Bradburn, February 10, 1831]

Copy of transcript for two letters. The first is from Ygnacio Domingues to José Francisco Madero, and the second, to John Davis Bradburn, on February 10, 1831, states that the federal government is higher than any other order.
Date: February 10, 1831
Creator: Domingues, Ygnacio
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, February 1, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Q. Riggs to Stephen F. Austin, in which Riggs asks Austin for confirmation of Robert Lewis' death. Lewis was released on bail in 1829 and was allowed to go to Texas on business but never returned.
Date: February 1, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, February 6, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, February 6, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Francisco Madero to John Davis Bradburn, on February 6, 1831, discussing an official's desire to suspend Madero.
Date: February 6, 1831
Creator: Madero, José Francisco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date: February 9, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, February 15, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, February 15, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Manuel Merata and Agustin Soto to James Austin, on February 15, 1831, discussing an inheritance of cattle and money.
Date: February 15, 1831
Creator: Merata, José Manuel & Soto, Agustin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, February 22, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen R. Wiggins to Stephen F. Austin, in which Wiggins provides a reference for James Taylor. Wiggins also informs Austin that he receives frequent inquiries about settlement in Austin's colony and requests further information about Texas (Ex. the economy, growth, population and land features).
Date: February 22, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, February 18, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, February 18, 1831]

Copy of transcript for surveying contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on the extent of the area that Hadley be responsible for surveying. Also agreed upon is the amount that Hadley will be paid per league and per quarter league, as well as, Wightman's responsibilities to plot and transcribe the notes and make reports to the central office.
Date: February 26, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, February 10, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, February 10, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F. Austin, on February 10, 1832, explaining that he has been unable to visit Austin due to his illness and the arrival of his family.
Date: February 10, 1832
Creator: Murphy, Sylvester
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin, February 11, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin, February 11, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin, in which Woodruff asks Austin to add him to the list of petitioners with interest in the Demsey league. If the Demsey league is taken, Woodruff appoints Mr. Hoggette as his proxy to locate another league.
Date: February 11, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co., February 3, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs John G. Stevenson and Co.
Date: February 3, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, February 20, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, February 20, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, in which the author both provides a reference for Henry B. Prentiss, and asks Austin to introduce Prentiss to friends and business contacts in Bexar, Matamoras, Saltillo, Zacatecas, and Mexico.
Date: February 20, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, February 9, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, February 9, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry, in which Mrs. Maxwell expresses her concern over her husband, whom she has not heard from in eight months.
Date: February 9, 1834
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, February 18, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill of Lading witnessed by John G. Rowland for James F. Perry, February 18, 1834]

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: February 18, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, February 26, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, February 26, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. A. Bryan to James F. Perry, in which Bryan provides an update on correspondence sent to Perry from Stephen F. Austin and the state of business affairs in Austin.
Date: February 26, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, February 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to one of his cousins, in which Austin reports on the progress of the cause of Texas Independence. Austin describes the support he received in Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee, including donations to cover the cost of arming and transporting army volunteers.
Date: February 16, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account for the Provisional Government of Texas, February 12, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of account for the Provisional Government of Texas, February 12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an account for the Provisional Government of Texas showing money deposited and paid, as well as how much remains "on hand."
Date: February 12, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., February 2, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., February 2, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co. regarding drafts payable to Stephen F. Austin's estate. This is a follow up letter to Perry's letter of January 29, 1837 on the same matter.
Date: February 6, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe regarding drafts.
Date: February 6, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe, February 6, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Sterns to J. A. Doe regarding his grocery business. Stern also reports that Santa Anna has left Washington D. C. in order to return to Mexico.
Date: February 6, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry, February 7, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry, February 7, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry discussing when he will come to visit Peach Point.
Date: February 7, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History