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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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Every Man to His Station]

Description: Game board for "Every Man to His Station," which was originally published in 1825, with all hand-colored engravings. Each space on the board shows a different location or occupation common to early 17th century England. This version has an image of a church pasted in the center square.
Date: 1830~
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, May 13, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from H. J. Offitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Offitt provides details on settled and outstanding surveyor payments related to securing his land title. Offitt offers that Austin can payment until all documentation supporting Offitt's land titles meets Austin's satisfaction. [On the second page of the letter, there is an annotation by Stephen F. Austin noting that he chose to withhold payment until the Offitt sent him a receipt.]
Date: July 12, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from James Stuart to L. Moore, November 4, 1832]

Description: Letter from James Stuart to L. Moore. In the letter, Stuart expresses his concern and anxiety over the news that his "old lady" is not well, and hopes to receive another letter from home. He discusses a his business plans as well as news from a Presbyterian Theological Society camp meeting.
Date: November 4, 1832
Creator: Stuart, James
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The United States of Mexico.

Description: Map shows borders, cities, and geography of early nineteenth century Mexican states. Inset: "Guatemala or the United Provinces of Central America." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:12,672,000].
Date: 1832
Creator: Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Mexico]

Description: The map that accompanies the book, Mexico in den ereignissvollen Jahren 1832 und 1833 und die Reise hin und zurück ... nebst mercantilischen und statistischen Notizen.
Date: 1834
Creator: Becher, Carl Christian
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Bogel Brothers]

Description: This photograph is a portrait of the four Bogel brothers in Germany. All four are wearing suits with bowties including vests and watch chains. In the center of the photograph, there is a decorative end table with books and other objects on top of it. Two of the brothers are standing behind the table, leaning on some of the items, and the other two are sitting in ornate chairs to either side of the table. They are standing in front of a wall with decorative moulding. A related source names … more
Date: 1835~
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Mexico.

Description: Map shows major cities and towns, names of mountain peaks and volcanoes, areas of Native American habitation, and internal political boundaries; Coahuila and Texas distinct Mexican states; British Belize. Inset: "Mexico, shewing [sic.] its connection with the ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz, & Tampico; on double the scale of the map." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:6,758,000].
Date: 1832
Creator: Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Mexico.

Description: Map shows major cities and towns, names of mountain peaks and volcanoes, areas of Native American habitation, and internal political boundaries; Coahuila and Texas distinct Mexican states; British Belize. Inset: "Mexico, shewing [sic.] its connection with the ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz, & Tampico; on double the scale of the map." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:6,758,000].
Date: 1832
Creator: Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[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
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. M. Gutierres de Estrada to [Stephen F. Austin], January 25, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from J. M. Gutierres de Estrada to [Stephen F. Austin], in which Gutierres de Estrada expresses his interest in the annulment of prejudicial laws against foreigners, and in that effort, requests a copy of American legislation regarding foreigners and land ownership, etc.
Date: January 25, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, May 9, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Gail Borden, in which Austin introduces Major William S. Frampton and forwards Frampton's interest in purchasing a league of land. Austin requests that Borden grant a Certificate of Reception and Order of Survey, and to add the fees to Austin's account.
Date: May 9, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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