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[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, regarding Gomez-Farias leaving Brazos to interview with Austin. Fisher informs Austin that he is aware that the interview was planned to take place and that the Matagorda Committee of Safety has been awaiting news from Austin.
Date: October 29, 1835
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Chamberlain Jones to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chamberlain informs Austin that he has purchased part of John Cummings' interest in the silver mine on the Trinity River. Jones requests further information regarding plans to put bring the mine into production, as well as, the current value of the mineral. Jones also suggests to Austin that would be to the benefit of the enterprise to arrange a meeting of the shareholders in the coming year.
Date: October 10, 1830
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Election Returns

Description: Certification that Lorenzo de Zavala is one of seven Delegates to the Consultation for the Municipality of Harrisburg. Vote for delegates to the 1836 Convention. Includes: Statements of elections held in various houses in the Municipality. A list of voters and votes received (includes de Zavala's name as a voter) Compiled return showing Zavala with 115 votes.
Date: October 8, 1835
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Partner: Texas State Library and Archives Commission

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, October 16, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to J.H. Bell, in which Austin orders Bell to prevent any new settlers from traveling further than five miles below La Baddie [Bedias Road], because Mr. Kincheloe has already been given the authority to choose any tract above or below La Baddie. Austin also warns Hill to avoid giving settlement permits to anyone without proper recommendations, and to be cautious of incoming settlers from Red River because their traveling party may include c… more
Date: October 16, 1830
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, October 25, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Byrd Lockhart to Stephen F. Austin, in which Lockhart informs Austin that he has completed surveys for two leagues of land within the Austin colony and offers to continue surveying in the Western section of the colony. Lockhart requests instruction regarding the settlement of the prairie country and asks for news regarding the arrival of his petition.
Date: October 25, 1830
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, October 19, 1827]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to José Antonio Navarro, on October 19, 1827, discussing his bad health and the death of his brother. He expresses his great wishes for Texas, and his translation of the laws of Mexico into English for the benefit of American colonists.
Date: October 19, 1827
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letters Between Leona Vicario and Victor Blanco, October 28, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for several letters between Leona Vicario and Victor Blanco, in October 1828. The first letter discusses Vicario's need for land by the Trinidad River, and the second letter discusses the requirements she must fulfill to acquire the land.
Date: October 28, 1828
Creator: Vicario, Leona
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin, in which Williams expresses his and others' relief to know that Austin has been released from prison in Mexico, and updates Austin on the revolutionary fervor welling up in parts of Texas. Williams also provides some business news.
Date: October 29, 1834
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias, October 11, 1834]

Description: Lorenzo de Zavala to Valentin Gomez Farias: On the politics surrounding Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States. On General Paez's efforts to obtain Spanish recognition of Venezuelan independence and on rumors that Mexico will declare war on Spain if it does not recognize the former's independence. N(ew) York, October 11, 1834.
Date: October 11, 1834
Creator: Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836
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