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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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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: July 23, 1834
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, December, 29, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Hansen Allsberry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Allsberry asks Austin to speak with his mother about sending one of Allsberry's brothers to visit him. Allsberry is interested in providing increased financial support to his mother and siblings living in Austin's colony.
Date: December 29, 1832
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[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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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, May 31, 1834]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Liberty to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members ("memorialists"), pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. Members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: May 31, 1834
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, February 18, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for surveying contract between Joshua Hadley and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on the extent of the area that Hadley be responsible for surveying. Also agreed upon is the amount that Hadley will be paid per league and per quarter league, as well as, Wightman's responsibilities to plot and transcribe the notes and make reports to the central office.
Date: February 26, 1831
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Surveying Contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, March 1, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a surveying contract between Matthew Hubert and Elias R. Wightman, in which both men agree on extent of the area to be surveyed by Hubert, specific items expected as a result of the work (including field books for every league), Hubert and Wightman division of profits, and Wightman's responsibilities regarding the final draft submitted to the registrar.
Date: March 1, 1831
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, February 9, 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from W. S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin, in which Parrot appeals to Austin to follow up on a petition made to the Vice Governor of Coahuila y Tejas that would allow him to make changes to a land grant awarded to a man, Mr. Ross, who has died. Parrott holds the power of attorney for the widow. A handwritten note on the second page of the resource indicates that Stephen F. Austin answered the letter from Parrott on February 27. 1831
Date: February 9, 1830
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Political Statement Concerning Immigration to Mexico, December 1831]

Description: Copy of transcript for political statement concerning European immigration to Mexico. The statement describes the terms of immigration (amount of land offered per person and per family, the requirements to apply for a title, the persons the roles of Stephen F. Austin and Samuel M. Williams), the writer's opinion concerning the fairness and effectiveness of Mexican immigration laws.
Date: December 1831
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Israil McGready to James F. Perry, November 17, 1832]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from letter from Israil McGready to James F. Perry, regarding Perry's business in Missouri including, several lawsuits against persons indebted to Perry and the sale of his land. McGready also updates Perry in regards to political changes in the state. McGready also asks Perry to collect a debt on his behalf, should the person owing McGready travel to Texas.
Date: November 17, 1832
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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