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[Transcript of Contract Between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, November 25, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a contract between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, on November 25, 1836, which lays out the payments Bee is to make to Austin in exchange for the land he was promised. Matthew B. Williamson, clerk of Brazoria County in 1842, confirms that this contract was indeed signed by Austin and Bee.
Date: November 25, 1836
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Petition from Sub-contractors of Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company to Santa Anna, July 25, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a petition from sub-contractors of Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company to Santa Anna, in which Joseph, Prentiss, Davis, and Thompson describe their efforts to meet every requirement and follow every rule of the Mexican government regarding their colonization grants. The petitioners also describe their investment in infrastructure as preparation for the arrival of colonists.
Date: July 25, 1835
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1949]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential for a rental lease for some property that the Kempners' are affiliated with in Wharton, Texas. Blackshear mentions that there is some confusion regarding the proposed price-per-acre, and also states that he will make a trip to Wharton to further discuss the matter with those involved.
Date: August 27, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1949 #2]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential for a rental lease for some property that the Kempners' are affiliated with in Wharton, Texas. Blackshear mentions that there is some confusion regarding the proposed price-per-acre, and also states that he will make a trip to Wharton to further discuss the matter with those involved.
Date: August 27, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner, August 10, 1949]

Description: Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner discussing Mehan's recent trip to the Valley to look at the cotton crops. Mehan updates Kempner on the production rates as well as expresses how, due to a recent rain, it wouldn't be worth it to ship what little cotton that wasn't affected to Galveston. Mehan also provides an update on any potential land sales activity that he witnessed.
Date: August 10, 1949
Creator: Mehan, Ray I.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1949, Page 1]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing updates regarding renting/selling a property and fixing the titles in order to successfully do so. Daniel also details the status of the cotton crop, along with providing his opinions on a meeting between a District Attorney and three other commissioners.
Date: August 15, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1949, Page 1]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing potential issues with acquiring a land title for the Oak Grove Ranch. Daniel also forwarded information regarding the cotton crop from Grimes County, and also the projected income that the Kempners' hope to receive from renting out land.
Date: August 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 10, 1949]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing an offer received for some land that they were trying to sell. Daniel states that he will file an appeal because the provided offer was not justifiable given the valuations made by officials. Daniel also states that he placed a claim for mineral rights but has very low hopes in obtaining the rights.
Date: August 10, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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