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[Transcript of Letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, September 24, 1816]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James B. Austin to Moses Austin, on September 24, 1816, making his excuses for not writing and listing the letters he has received from his father. He also mentions going to a commencement with a friend, and asks the month of his birth.
Date: September 24, 1816
Creator: Austin, James Elijah Brown
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to James Austin, October 22, 1799]

Description: Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin (Moses Austin's brother) to James Austin advising him in business matters. Stephen Austin specifically advises James Austin to stockpile provisions, such as: pork, beef, corn and rye. Additionally, he recommends making lead shot to be sold in Richmond during the fall.
Date: October 22, 1799
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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