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[Transcript of Letter from Delassus de Luziere to Moses Austin, May 14, 1799]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Delassus de Luziere to Moses Austin, on May 14, 1799, discussing the claim of the Austins to mine for minerals at Mine a Breton in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. He attempts to solve the issue of who should receive the money from the mine.
Date:
May 14, 1799
Creator:
Luziere, Delassus de
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Delassus de Luziere to Moses Austin, July 28, 1799]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Delassus de Luziere to Moses Austin, on July 28, 1799, assuring Austin that he has his best interests in mind, and discussing an upcoming land survey and his opinions about it.
Date:
July 28, 1799
Creator:
Luziere, Delassus de
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Girouard, 1799]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Girouard, in 1799, noting the receipt of a shipment of lead to be used to pay Mr. Hostin, in exchange for beef.
Date:
1799-uu-30
Creator:
Girouard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, March 8, 1799]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin informing James of Charles Austin's departure for Richmond and then the lead mines. Stephen Austin also discusses business matters of the mines.
Date:
March 8, 1799
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of receipt of payment from Mr. Austin to William Morrison for one slave, June 26, 1799]
Copy of receipt for a slave purchased by Mr. Austin from William Morrison for $361 at Mr. Fenwicks sales.
Date:
June 26, 1799
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, July 9, 1799]
Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin discussing troubles with business and illness, and encouraging James to do what he can to avoid financial ruin.
Date:
July 9, 1799
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, October 22, 1799]
Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin advising him in business matters. Stephen Austin specifically advises James Austin to stockpile provisions, such as: pork, beef, corn and rye. Additionally, he recommends making lead shot to be sold in Richmond during the fall.
Date:
October 22, 1799
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, December 31, 1799]
Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin inquiring about affairs at the lead mines, and making recommendations about shot production and farming.
Date:
December 31, 1799
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History