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[Transcript of Letter from George Antonio Nixon, January 9, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F. Austin, in which Nixon informs Austin that he obtained permission to allow A. C. Bucknear to survey lands north of the Austin Colony on his behalf. Nixon acknowledges that since that time, Austin was granted a new contract to settle those lands and he requests permission from Austin to continue his purchase of the northern leagues.
Date: January 1, 1832
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, May 6, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Morse to James F. Perry, in which Morse apologizes to Perry for using his mule to plow without Perry's permission and injuring the animal unintentionally. Morse explains that he awoke and his horse had been maimed overnight leaving him with no work animal, so he hitched up Perry's mule. After half a day of plowing, Morse examined the mule and found that his shoulders had been severely chaffed.
Date: May 6, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, August 14, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from William Barton to Stephen F. Austin, in which he appeals to Austin to delay any legal proceedings regarding his debt. Barton explains that he has been robbed by Indians, suffered poor crop yield due to drought, and his brothers have suffered under similar circumstances.
Date: August 14, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas G. Warren to Stephen F. Austin, August 24, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas G. Warren, John Hallet and W. H. Living to Stephen F. Austin, in which these gentlemen write in support of the Ayunamiento's declaration in favor of Santa Anna's plan. Warren, Hallet and Living provide intelligence on the number and placement of troops in Goliad that would serve under the command of Santa Anna if given the opportunity.
Date: August 24, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, August 28, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel Stamps to Stephen F. Austin, in which Stamps asks Austin to confirm the death of Mr. McLaughlin. Stamps is interested in recovering money that McLaughlin borrowed but never repaid. Stamps also asks Austin for confirmation that Baker Larkin is dead in order to relieve the Larkin's family of the uncertainty, as well as, to provide some description of the character of Charles Pulsom.
Date: August 28, 1832
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[Transcript of Letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which J. Austin provides updates regarding news in the league and sends notices for various persons to attend to their titles. J. Austin also reports that he sent notices regarding Arciniega's arrival to Harrisburg, La Baca, Bay Prairie Colorado, and Oyster Creek.
Date: October 17, 1832
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