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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin regarding investment in California]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, in which he forwards a letter he had previously written to colleagues in Missouri regarding investment opportunities in California. Austin further proposes that the Mexican government, as part of broader colonization efforts, complete construction of a canal or wagon road that connects the Colorado River in California to the Missouri River.
Date: 1828?
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Músquiz, Ramón, January 15, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the newly appointed Political Chief of the Department of Texas, Ramón Músquiz, in which Austin acknowledges Músquiz's position as Chief and offers his services. Note at the bottom of the transcript: "Record of Empresario Contracts, p.274, (Land Office)"
Date: January 15, 1828
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, February 2, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ybary] sends Austin the latest Arancel General (general tariff or customs tariff). [Ybary] also informs Austin that General Teran has arrived, and directs Austin to send papers they have agreed upon.
Date: February 2, 1828
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin, in which Roberts acknowledges news regarding three Mexican gentlemen that were recently given land grants. Roberts acknowledges Austin's role in facilitating their land grants, and asks Austin for his assistance with securing his land title.
Date: July 18, 1828
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, January 26, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Alexander [Ybary] to Stephen F. Austin, in which [Ybary] informs Austin about the Revolution of Tulancingo, led by Mexican Republic General, Nicolás Bravo. [Ybary] assures Austin that peace has been restored by General Guerrero and that Guerrero still considers Austin a friend.
Date: January 26, 1828
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of translation of a law passed by the legislature in the state of Coahuila y Tejas, May 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a translation of a law passed by the legislature in the state of Coahuila y Tejas, in which the legislature addresses the labor shortage in the state by providing explicit terms of contract between settlers and their servants of color.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone, December 5, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for an agreement between Stephen F. Austin and Rufus Stone. Stone discovered a lead and silver mine on the Trinity River and Austin agrees to apply to the Mexican authorities, on behalf of Stone, to obtain legal title to work and hold the mine in exchange for a quarter share in the mine.
Date: December 5, 1828
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[Transcript of newspaper clipping regarding foreign commerce and the port of Matagorda, May 27, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a newspaper clipping containing a letter from the Minister of the United States of Mexico. The Minister's letter warns merchants of New York to avoid discharging their cargo in the port of Matagorda because it is not legally open to foreign commerce.
Date: May 27, 1828
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Congress to Stephen F. Austin, September 10, 1828]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from José María Viesca and Juan Antonio Padilla to Stephen F. Austin, on September 10, 1828, discussing recent elections for representatives in Congress, and the laws they are considering changing to help the state.
Date: September 10, 1828
Creator: Viesca, José María & Padilla, Juan Antonio
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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
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