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[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]

One of 144 items in the series: Austin Papers: Series IV, 1831-1834 available on this site.

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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.

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1 p. ; 28 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. May 28, 1834.

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This letter is part of the collection entitled: Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers and was provided by the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 181 times, with 7 in the last month. More information about this letter can be viewed below.

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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.

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1 p. ; 28 cm.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 2Q415
  • Accession or Local Control No: e_sfa_01600
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth217612

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Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers

Personal and official records of Moses Austin and his son Stephen F. Austin, also known as "The Father of Texas." They cover significant events in Texas history, from colonization and the revolution to the early Republic of Texas.

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  • May 28, 1834

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  • Feb. 21, 2013, 12:54 p.m.

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[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834], letter, May 28, 1834; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth217612/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.

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