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[Transcript of Letter from William K. Wilson to Samuel M. Williams, April 26, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Wilson K. Wilson to Samuel M. Williams, in which Wilson proposes that Williams trade his league on the Brazos for four hundred dollars worth of lumber and Wilson's league on Dickinson Bayou. Wilson also requests Williams assistance in preventing his land from being forfeited.
Date: April 26, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, June 16, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ficklin [the postmaster of Lexington, Kentucky at that time] informs Austin that the letter he has enclosed is for a member of the Austin colony, whose son is in Lexington, Kentucky. Ficklin also offers his observations regarding the young man's ability to behave well and his capacity to learn.
Date: June 16, 1828
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letters from Reason Mercer and Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden, March 17th, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for letters addressed to Gail Borden, Jr.. The first letter appearing on the transcript is from Reason Mercer to Gail Borden in which Mercer requests that Borden send a copy of a deed for land purchased on behalf of Thomas H. Borden in Mercer's name. The second letter on the transcript is from Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden in which T. Borden also asks G. Borden to send Mercer the land deed. Additionally, T. Borden provides news regarding the labor situation and local events. more
Date: March 17, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 2

Description: "Leftwich's Grant is the second volume in a series that is intended to document the colonization of an area in Central Texas that eventually became known as Robertson's Colony." It covers "the three years that [Robert] Leftwich spent in Mexico City and Saltillo" and includes "a complete account of his official negotiations with both the national government in Mexico City and the state government of Coahuila and Texas. It also includes documents concerning Dr. Felix Robertson, President of the T… more
Date: 1975
Creator: McLean, Malcolm Dallas
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Partner: UNT Libraries

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, concerning a lawsuit filed to recover the proceeds from the sale of a tract of land. Perry also describes the health of the mercantile business in the area, as well as, his opinion on current military/civilian disputes in the region.
Date: July 12, 1832
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography

Description: This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.
Date: 1958
Creator: Atkinson, Donald Taylor
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Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
Date: October 10, 1830
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 86, July 1982 - April, 1983

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 589.
Date: 1982/1983
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily apologizes for not returning to Texas with James E. B. Austin, discusses the possibility of Moses Austin's heirs regaining ownership of Mine á Breton, and passes along news of mutual friends and relatives.
Date: January 9, 1825
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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