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• Undated (4 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Date unknown - Letter to Stephen F. Austin's tutor.
  • Humphrey Jackson to Unknown
    Date unknown - Humphrey Jackson's memorandum concerning the case of the Mary.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Date unknown - Seeds of the Mexican cypress tree and instructions for planting them.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Date unknown - Geographical notes by Austin.

• 1789 (1 letter)

  • Maria Austin to Moses Austin
    Aug 24, 1789 - Maria Austin to Moses Austin, Richmond, Va., August 24, 1789.

• 1791 (1 letter)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Aug 1, 1791 - Remarks on casting shot.

• 1794 (4 letters)

  • Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin
    Jun 1, 1794 - Land speculations in Virginia.
  • Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin
    Sep 23, 1794 - Virginia land warrants and other speculations.
  • Thomas Ruston to Joseph Burr
    Nov 2, 1794 - Speculation in Virginia lands.
  • Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin
    Nov 14, 1794 - Sample of copperas.Speculation in Virginia lands.

• 1795 (13 letters)

  • Moses and Stephen F. Austin to John Blanchard and George Lauman
    Mar 16, 1795 - Agreement in Virginia land speculations.
  • Moses and Stephen Austin to John Blanchard and George Lauman
    Mar 16, 1795 - Agreement to sell Virginia land.
  • John Blanchard and George Lauman to Moses Austin
    Mar 16, 1795 - Land speculations.
  • Moses Austin to Sam McCraw
    Mar 16, 1795 - Virginia lands.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen Austin
    Mar 16, 1795 - Statement of account with Blanchard and Lauman.
  • Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin
    May 6, 1795 - Virginia land.
  • Thomas Ruston to Moses Austin
    May 11, 1795 - Virginia lands and lead mines. Stephen Austin operating in England, preparing to bring lead miners.
  • John D. Blanchard to Moses Austin
    May 17, 1795 - Financial depression. Relations with Ruston. Stephen Austin's operations in England.
  • Thomas Norvell to Moses Austin
    Nov 9, 1795 - Concerning slaves which Austin wishes to purchase. Connections with Blanchard and Lauman.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Nov 11, 1795 - Lead shipment of M. Austin & Co.
  • James Newell to Moses Austin
    Nov 20, 1795 - Virginia land business.
  • James Newell to Moses Austin
    Nov 20, 1795 - Virginia land business.
  • Moses Austin and George Lauman to Unknown
    Nov 28, 1795 - Statement of account.

• 1796 (3 letters)

  • Moses Austin, John Blanchard, and Joe Lauman to Unknown
    Jan 20, 1796 - Statement of account.
  • Robert Brooke to Moses Austin
    Mar 23, 1796 - Captain's commission in Virginia militia.
  • Moses Austin, Thomas Norvell, and Parsons Bates to Unknown
    Apr 20, 1796 - Moses Austin, Parsons Bates, and Thomas Norvell. Button factory at Richmond.

• 1797 (5 letters)

  • Moses Austin and William Shreve to Unknown
    Feb 24, 1797 - Moses Austin and William Shreve, of Frederick County, Md. Shreve to construct and manage an iron furnace on Austin's grant at Ste. Genevieve. Commerce.
  • William Shreve to Moses Austin
    Jun 15, 1797 - Found no indication of iron in his exploration at Ste. Genevieve, so that contract of February 2 is void.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Moses Austin
    Jun 15, 1797 - Dissolving partnership
  • Stephen Austin to James Austin
    Jun 29, 1797 - Management of lead mines.
  • Moses Austin to Kendall and Bates
    Nov 30, 1797 - Instructions for building furnaces and sawmill, and purchasing waste ore from old workings.

• 1798 (4 letters)

  • Charles Austin to Moses Austin
    Jun 18, 1798 - Transmitting bill for goods and expenses incurred by Moses Austin in his move to Missouri.
  • Stephen Austin to James Austin
    Sep 12, 1798 - Yellow fever epidemic. Purchase of horses, etc.
  • Stephen Austin to James Austin
    Nov 16, 1798 - Yellow fever epidemic. John Read, Daniel Hall, etc.
  • Stephen Austin to James Austin
    Dec 24, 1798 - Introducing Daniel Hall and Harry Elliot.

• 1799 (3 letters)

  • Stephen Austin to James Austin
    Jan 24, 1799 - Purchase of supplies.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Feb 17, 1799 - Moses Austin & Co., bought of Bryan & Morrison, Kaskaskia.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Nov 11, 1799 - Moses Austin due to Prue & Co.

• 1800 (7 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Mar 31, 1800 - Memorandum concerning debt.
  • Antoine Soulard to Moses Austin
    May 1, 1800 - Concerning survey of Austin's grant. Advises compromise to save difficulty.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    May 28, 1800 - Lead shipments, Ste. Genevieve.
  • Antoine Soulard to Moses Austin
    Jun 30, 1800 - Concerning survey of Austin's grant. Claims of other inhabitants.
  • Antoine Soulard to Moses Austin
    Oct 19, 1800 - Concerning survey and title.
  • Moses Austin to Lieutenant Governor DeLassus
    Nov 12, 1800 - Petition for order on Soulard for delivery of certificate of survey.
  • Charles Austin to Moses Austin
    Dec 8, 1800 - Value of property at lead mines.

• 1801 (12 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Jan 10, 1801 - Inventory of Virginia property of Stephen and Moses Austin.
  • Charles Austin to Moses Austin
    Jan 10, 1801 - Concerning property in Virginia.
  • Stephen Austin to Unknown
    Jan 10, 1801 - Concerning the business of Stephen and Moses Austin in Virginia.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Jan 22, 1801 - M. Austin in account with George and John Fisher.
  • Antoine Soulard to Moses Austin
    Feb 17, 1801 - Inclosing certificate of survey. Advice about procedure in New Orleans to obtain title.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Apr 12, 1801 - Journal of voyage down the Mississippi River by Moses Austin. Traffic on the Mississippi and Ohio.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Jun 2, 1801 - Commerce.
  • James Irwin to James Austin
    Jul 1, 1801 - Inquires price of lead. Barter. Way bills.
  • Thomas Hockley to Moses Austin
    Sep 1, 1801 - Sale of sugar.
  • Pascal Detchemendy to Moses Austin
    Oct 26, 1801 - Pascal Detchemendy in account with Moses Austin.
  • James Miller to Unknown
    Oct 31, 1801 - Sugar shipped from New Orleans to Philadelphia on account of Kaskaskia merchant.
  • John Stuart to Moses Austin
    Dec 5, 1801 - Receipt for consignment of lead to be sold at Louisville, Ky.

• 1802 (3 letters)

  • Peter Le Croix to Moses Austin
    Apr 7, 1802 - Price list. Commerce.
  • Moses Austin to Mr Paskall
    Oct 11, 1802 - Due bill.
  • Moses Austin to Mr Jinkins
    Nov 12, 1802 - Lead.

• 1803 (9 letters)

  • Abraham Armstrong to Moses Austin
    Apr 1, 1803 - Contract for carpentering.
  • George Fisher to Moses Austin
    Jun 30, 1803 - George Fisher in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Moses Austin to James Richardson
    Aug 2, 1803 - Suggesting a demonstration by American residents celebrating the taking over of government in Missouri by the French.
  • Moses Austin to Antoine Soulard
    Aug 4, 1803 - Concerning misrepresentations against Austin by an unknown person. Austin's opinion of Thomas Madden.
  • Moses Austin to Aaron Elliott
    Aug 18, 1803 - Seeking settlement with S. Austin. Cession of Louisiana, opportunity for young men.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Aug 31, 1803 - Invoice of goods sent to mines by Moses Austin. Commerce.
  • William Reed to Moses Austin
    Sep 25, 1803 - Concerning hire of Negro.
  • William Morse to Moses Austin
    Nov 18, 1803 - William Morse in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Joseph D'uelle to Charles McDormitt
    Dec 3, 1803 - Permit to settle on land.

• 1804 (5 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Antoine Soulard
    Jan 20, 1804 - Concerning the arbitrary transactions of Thomas Madden, surveyor.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    May 12, 1804 - Bill.
  • Moses Austin to Daniel Phelps
    Jun 10, 1804 - Instructions concerning education of Stephen F. Austin in New England.
  • Moses Austin to George Fisher
    Jul 29, 1804 - Statement of account.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen Austin
    Dec 16, 1804 - Advice as to education, associates, etc.

• 1805 (8 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Jun 8, 1805 - Invoice and price list, Marietta.
  • Benjamin Gilman to Moses Austin
    Jun 8, 1805 - Note, payable in lead.
  • Will C Carr to Moses Austin
    Jun 16, 1805 - Order for payment of $59.79.
  • Moses Austin to Alex McNair
    Jul 8, 1805 - Alexander McNair to Moses Austin.
  • Moses Austin to General Wilkinson
    Jul 22, 1805 - Efforts of John Smith to cause the removal of Austin from office. Austin's aims.
  • Petter Menard to Moses Austin
    Jul 30, 1805 - Peter Menard in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Pierre Delassus De Luziere to Moses Austin
    Sep 14, 1805 - Pierre DeLassus De Luzierre to Moses Austin.
  • Charles Boyer to Moses Austin
    Dec 8, 1805 - Charles Boyer bought of Moses Austin.

• 1806 (15 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Public
    Nov 30, 1805 - Warning public that his Mine á Breton grant was confirmed, and that John Smith T could not give title for it.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 30, 1805 - Memorandum of agreement to sell land [1806?].
  • Moses and James Austin to Falconer and Comegys
    Jan 17, 1806 - Note of hand.
  • Moses and James Austin to Falconer and Comegys
    Jan 17, 1806 - Moses and James Austin bought of Falconer & Comegys.
  • Henry Dodge to Moses Austin
    Feb 6, 1806 - Merchant's license.
  • Charles McDormitt to Moses Austin
    Mar 30, 1806 - Charles McDermit in account with Moses Austin.
  • William Morrison to Nathan Pusey
    Apr 4, 1806 - Purchase of goods in New Orleans.
  • William C Carr to Moses Austin
    Jun 28, 1806 - Antedated mining surveys and titles.
  • H. Austin to J. Bryant
    Jun 30, 1806 - Concerning the attack on Austin's house on the 4th.
  • Moses Austin to Andrew Henry
    Jul 4, 1806 - Asking protection against an attack by Col. Smith.
  • Moses Austin to Andrew Henry
    Jul 4, 1806 - Demand for protection in retaining a 3-pounder.
  • James Gallagher and Sons to Moses Austin
    Jul 16, 1806 - Concerning debt.
  • Moses Austin to Albert Gallatin
    Jul 31, 1806 - Describing conditions in Missouri; dissatisfaction with Gen. Wilkinson's administration a governor; complaints against the land commssioners; and suggesting amendment of the land law by Congress.
  • Moses Austin to John Smith
    Aug 7, 1806 - Concerning Smith's mistreatment of himself.
  • Will C. Carr to Moses Austin
    Aug 12, 1806 - Opinion of Austin's procedure with John Smith T. Rufus Easton's attack on Donaldson, one of the Land Commissioners.

• 1807 (23 letters)

  • Peter Menard to Moses Austin
    Feb 14, 1807 - Peter Menard in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Mar 17, 1807 - Carpenter's prices.
  • Frederick Bates to Moses Austin
    May 30, 1807 - Concerning militia organization.
  • Moses Austin to John Francis Merieult
    Jun 20, 1807 - Adjustment of account.
  • Moses Austin to John Francis Merieult
    Jun 20, 1807 - Memorandum on account
  • Moses Austin to Elias Austin Elliot
    Jun 28, 1807 - Moses Austin to Elias Austin Elliott.
  • Dan Bissell to Moses Austin
    Jul 6, 1807 - Concerning trip by Mrs. Austin.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Jul 22, 1807 - Congratulating Austin on his intentions, and advising self-control. Lead business.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Aug 6, 1807 - General business; Austin's interests.
  • Charles Elliot to Moses Austin
    Aug 11, 1807 - Furs, corn, lead.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Aug 17, 1807 - Arrangement to bring family from Connecticut. Subscription for academy.
  • Horace Austin to Moses Austin
    Aug 20, 1807 - Emigration to Missouri.
  • Horace Austin to Moses Austin
    Aug 24, 1807 - Prospect of war with England.
  • Moses Austin to Aaron Elliot
    Sep 10, 1807 - Aaron Elliott bought of Moses Austin.
  • Duff Chadwell to Moses Austin
    Sep 11, 1807 - Order for shot.
  • Frederick Bates to Moses Austin
    Sep 11, 1807 - Commission to administer oath.
  • Frederick Bates to Moses Austin
    Sep 12, 1807 - Relations with John Smith.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Sep 28, 1807 - Lead business.
  • Unknown to Moses Austin
    Sep 30, 1807 - Moses Austin's postage account.
  • Aaron Elliot to Moses Austin
    Oct 25, 1807 - Aaron Elliott in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Moses Austin to Aaron Elliot
    Oct 25, 1807 - Moses Austin in account with Aaron Elliott.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Nov 28, 1807 - Travel. Commerce.
  • Moses Austin to L. V. Hawkins
    Dec 10, 1807 - Note payable in lead.

• 1808 (14 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Frederick Bates
    Nov 30, 1807 - Asking justice for Mathews and Hart. Confidence in the Government of the United States. Opposing appointment of John Smith T to the bench.
  • John Adams to Stephen Austin
    Jan 7, 1808 - Certificate of scholarship and conduct for Stephen F. Austin.
  • James Austin to Absolom Johnson
    Feb 12, 1808 - Receipt for ore, February 12, 1808.
  • Joseph Ficklin to Moses Austin
    Feb 18, 1808 - Joseph Ficklin to Moses Austin, Russellville, Ky., February 18, 1808. Less attention to slanders.
  • Seth Hunt to Moses Austin
    Feb 27, 1808 - Seth Hunt in account with Moses Austin.
  • Moses Austin to Seth Hunt
    Feb 27, 1808 - Account with Seth Hunt.
  • Moses Austin to Dan Black
    Mar 31, 1808 - Moses Austin in account with Daniel Black.
  • Moses Austin to Henry Austin
    Apr 13, 1808 - Goods in demand.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Apr 25, 1808 - Lead shipments.
  • Moses Austin to George Fisher
    May 20, 1808 - Moses Austin in account with George Fisher.
  • Henry Austin to Moses Austin
    Jul 18, 1808 - The embargo.
  • Seth Hunt to Moses Austin
    Jul 20, 1808 - Business in New Orleans.
  • Moses Austin to Seth Hunt
    Jul 25, 1808 - Contract for purchase of goods in England for Austin.
  • Austin to Alexander Frazer
    Nov 27, 1808 - Austin in account with Alexander Frazer.

• 1809 (12 letters)

  • John G. Bond to Moses Austin
    May 1, 1809 - Lead and bills of exchange.
  • Moses Austin to Seth Hunt
    May 3, 1809 - Concerning trade with England.
  • Moses Austin to Hart, Barton, and Hart
    May 3, 1809 - Bills of exchange and lead.
  • Moses Austin to John G. Bond
    May 3, 1809 - Concerning credits and shipments to New York and Boston. Banking conditions.
  • Moses Austin to Bellows and Cochran
    May 3, 1809 - Same topics as in preceding letter.
  • Moses Austin to John Smith T
    Jul 1, 1809 - Answering abusive letter from Smith, and proposing submission of their differences to arbitration.
  • Hart, Barton and Hart to Moses Austin
    Jul 18, 1809 - Banking; lead sales. Stephen F. Austin at college.
  • Seth Hunt to Moses Austin
    Jul 31, 1809 - Trade with England.
  • W. Bullock to Moses Austin
    Aug 1, 1809 - Land claims in Missouri.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Aug 24, 1809 - Order for $10.
  • Seth M. Hunt to Moses Austin
    Sep 24, 1809 - The embargo.
  • Timothy Phelps to Moses Austin
    Dec 26, 1809 - Moses Austin leasing a house to Timothy Phelps.

• 1810 (15 letters)

  • Darius Shaw to Moses Austin
    Jan 24, 1810 - Deed to house. Tannery, cattle, etc.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Feb 13, 1810 - Memorandum of lead and shot.
  • Jonathan Taylor and Company to Taylor Wilkins and Company
    Mar 1, 1810 - Taylor, Wilkins & Co., bought of Jonathan Taylor & Co.
  • Jonathan Taylor and Company to Taylor Wilkins and Company
    Mar 1, 1810 - Taylor, Wilkins & Co., in account with Jonathan Taylor & Co.
  • Moses Austin to John Butler
    Mar 2, 1810 - Moses Austin on John Butler.
  • Moses Austin to Joseph Nye and Sons
    Mar 15, 1810 - Moses Austin to Joseph Nye & Sons, New York.
  • James Blythe to Stephen Austin
    Apr 4, 1810 - Stephen F. Austin's certificate of attendance at Transylvania University.
  • John Bigby to Moses Austin
    May 4, 1810 - Bill of lading for lead ashes.
  • Robert S. Todd to Stephen F. Austin
    May 17, 1810 - Classmate's letter.
  • John A Storch to Moses Austin
    Jun 9, 1810 - Financial statement. Cost and profit of melting 18,199 pounds of ore.
  • Isaac L. Baker to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 1, 1810 - Transylvania University. Biographical.
  • Moses Austin to Michael Hart
    Jul 2, 1810 - Bill and price list. Michael Hart in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jul 18, 1810 - Agreement to prospect for lead on Moses Austin's land.
  • Isaac L. Baker to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 5, 1810 - Transylvania University. Student gossip.
  • John M. Arthur to Moses Austin
    Sep 26, 1810 - Moses Austin in account with John M. Arthur.

• 1811 (28 letters)

  • J. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 12, 1811 - Order for goods.
  • George English to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 14, 1811 - Order.
  • J. W. Cooper to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 24, 1811 - Order.
  • Isaac Baker to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 25, 1811 - Student friendship. Slave insurrection in New Orleans.
  • V. W. Love to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 8, 1811 - Order for goods.
  • Peter Love to Moses Austin
    Mar 20, 1811 - Order for medicine.
  • Joel Tatum to Moses Austin
    Apr 1, 1811 - Joel Tatum to Moses Austin & Co.
  • Francis Baldwin to Moses Austin
    Apr 17, 1811 - Receipt for lead.
  • Moses Austin to Francis Major
    Apr 24, 1811 - Saddler's bill.
  • Moses Austin to Francis Major
    Apr 24, 1811 - Bill for hire of Negro.
  • John Bowman to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 28, 1811 - College mate's letter.
  • Thomas Todd to Charles Austin
    May 11, 1811 - Order for goods.
  • Bryan and Morrison to Moses Austin
    May 25, 1811 - Moses Austin in account with Bryan and Morrison.
  • E. Lewis to Moses Austin
    May 26, 1811 - Receipt.
  • Benjamin Long to Moses Austin
    Jun 4, 1811 - Bill and price list.
  • James Ray to Moses Austin
    Jun 4, 1811 - Bill and price list.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jun 4, 1811 - Lead shipments.
  • Moses Austin to Peter W. Love
    Jun 7, 1811 - Concerning lead.
  • Dudley R. Tinker to Evans and Shields
    Jul 8, 1811 - Dudley R. Tinker to Evans and Shields.
  • James S. Ray to Moses Austin
    Sep 12, 1811 - Bill and price list.
  • William Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 24, 1811 - Order for medicine.
  • Moses Austin to Mathew Wilson
    Oct 5, 1811 - Moses Austin to Mathew Wilson.
  • P. M. Guin to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 7, 1811 - Order for goods.
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bryan
    Oct 8, 1811 - Sale of mill.
  • John R Starks to Moses Austin
    Nov 22, 1811 - John R. Starks to Moses Austin & Co.
  • Moses Austin to Seth Hunt
    Nov 24, 1811 - Seth Hunt in account with Moses Austin & Co.
  • Solomon Dally to Moses Austin
    Dec 24, 1811 - Moses Austin in account with Solomon Dally.
  • J. W. Gready to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 31, 1811 - Order for goods.

• 1812 (13 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Nov 30, 1811 - Lead production [1812?].
  • Benjamin Johnston to Unknown
    Apr 3, 1812 - Damage suit verdict.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 28, 1812 - Advice for sailing down the Mississippi; clothes and deportment in New Orleans and Philadelphia; slave trade in Louisiana; conditions of voyage from New Orleans to Philadelphia.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    May 19, 1812 - Observations on Mississippi River navigation; effects of earthquake at New Madrid; travel in Mississippi.
  • Moses Austin to Emily Austin
    Jun 20, 1812 - Moses Austin to Emily Austin, June 20, 1812.
  • Maria Austin to Moses Austin
    Jun 21, 1812 - Declaration of War with England. Anxiety.
  • Maria Austin to Moses Austin
    Jun 23, 1812 - Anxiety over war. Danger from Indians. Price of lead in Philadelphia.
  • Charles Staples to Moses Austin
    Jul 9, 1812 - Charles Staples in account with Moses Austin.
  • Stephen Austin to Moses Austin
    Jul 12, 1812 - His cargo sank in the Mississippi. Declaration of war. Privateers. Prices.
  • Edward McDonald to Micajah Morris
    Aug 3, 1812 - Order for lead in favor of Moses Austin.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 26, 1812 - Danger from Indians and negroes.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Oct 19, 1812 - Lead. Militia. Indians.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Dec 4, 1812 - Business bad.

• 1813 (11 letters)

  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 30, 1812 - Lead business.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 4, 1813 - Effects of war of 1812 in Missouri. Indians. Project for trade with Mexico.
  • Joseph Hertich to Moses Austin
    Mar 29, 1813 - Receipt for lead.
  • Moses Austin to John Scott
    May 28, 1813 - Concerning the Renaut claim, and complications with Scott and John Rice Jones.
  • John Bowman to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 5, 1813 - War politics in Kentucky.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Oct 22, 1813 - Lead business.
  • Edward Sharp to Moses Austin
    Nov 11, 1813 - Edward Sharp to Moses Austin, November 11, 1813.
  • Austin to Matthew Kerr
    Nov 21, 1813 - Moses Austin in account with Matthew Kerr.
  • Moses Austin to Missouri Territory Legislature
    Nov 30, 1813 - Petition for the inclusion of certain territory in Washington County.
  • S. Hammond to Moses Austin
    Dec 29, 1813 - Charter of the Bank of St. Louis. Speculation at Herculaneum.
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bryan
    Dec 30, 1813 - Boat for sale.

• 1814 (15 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 13, 1814 - Concerning lead trade.
  • J. Pettit to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 23, 1814 - Stephen Austin in account with J. Pettit.
  • Adam Trinno to Moses Austin
    Feb 10, 1814 - Lead trade.
  • Yeatman and Anderson to Moses Austin
    Mar 20, 1814 - Establishing lead manufactory and want to make contracts for purchase of crude lead.
  • Bogart to Moses Austin
    Mar 25, 1814 - Offer to handle Austin's business.
  • Elias Bates to James Bryan
    Jun 13, 1814 - Lead.
  • Stephen F Austin to Christian Wilt
    Jul 18, 1814 - Stephen F. Austin in account with Christian Wilt.
  • Unknown to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 1, 1814 - Militia report to Stephen F. Austin, adjutant of Sixth Regiment.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Sep 2, 1814 - Purchase of negroes.
  • Moses Austin to G. W. Treat
    Sep 17, 1814 - Due bill for lead.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Oct 20, 1814 - Purchase of salt.
  • Rufus Easton to Moses Austin
    Nov 18, 1814 - Asks for detailed report on lead mining and smelting to guide him in preparing legislation for Congress. Banking and confusion of the currency.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 25, 1814 - Lead, negroes, and supplies.
  • Elias Bates to Moses Austin
    Dec 12, 1814 - Lead and other business.
  • G. W. and W. H. Whitaker to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 23, 1814 - Stephen F. Austin in account with G. W. and W. H. Whitaker.

• 1815 (9 letters)

  • Isaac L. Baker to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 5, 1815 - Battles.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 6, 1815 - Disappointed in quantity of pork. Only 3,000 or 4,000.
  • Moses Austin to John S Brickley
    Feb 22, 1815 - Memorandum concerning provisions for negroes. Furnace regulations.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Moses Austin
    Mar 25, 1815 - Trade.
  • Elias Bates to Moses Austin
    Sep 8, 1815 - Elias Bates to Moses Austin, September 8, 1815.
  • Elias Bates to Moses Austin
    Sep 10, 1815 - Commerce.
  • Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 15, 1815 - Lead and commerce.
  • John Rice Jones to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 1, 1815 - Order.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Christian Wilt
    Oct 16, 1815 - Stephen F. Austin to Christian Wilt.

• 1816 (9 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 30, 1815 - Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan [1816?].
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 22, 1816 - General sickness. Measures of Federal Government to remove settlers on public land will ruin territory.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 31, 1816 - General business.
  • John Scott to John Andrews
    Mar 22, 1816 - Opening of Salines and lead mines to private purchase; abandonment of Government trading houses among Indians and opening of trade to individuals; exclusion of British traders; encouragement of immigration by reduction of price of land or by reduction of the minimum quantity purchasable; relief for ousted settlers.
  • John Brickey to John Hawkins
    Jul 17, 1816 - Return of the survey by John Hawkins, August 17, 1816.
  • Moses Austin to Emily Bryan
    Oct 12, 1816 - Sending a slave girl. Concerning bank stock.
  • Benjamin Elliott to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 25, 1816 - Stephen F. Austin in account with Benjamin Elliott. Biographical.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 30, 1816 - Price list.
  • S Perry and Company to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 9, 1816 - Trade in iron.

• 1817 (29 letters)

  • Missouri Legislature to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 31, 1816 - Documents in Missouri legislative history, 1816-1818: (1) Memorandum by Moses Austin for reorganization of the Bank of St. Louis [December, 1816?]. (2) Notes by Stephen F. Austin for speech against chartering of the Bank of Missouri [January, 1817?]. (3) Bill by Stephen F. Austin for subscription to stock of a territorial bank and for raising funds by a lottery. (4) Protest against action of legislative council in passing the charter of the Bank of Missouri. (5) Bill by Stephen F. Austin to establish a lottery to raise funds for construction of roads [1817-18?]. (6) Bill authorizing acceptance of the notes of the Bank of St. Louis in payment of dues to the territory [1817-18?] (7) Bill to prohibit issuing and circulating of unauthorized bank paper [1817-18?]. (8) Memorial to Congress urging extension of protection to lead, and the appropriation of revenue from lead mines to establishment and maintenance of an academy [1817-18?]. (9) Amendment to Judiciary Bill [December, 1818?]. (10) Petition for creation of Jefferson County [December 8, 1818?]. (11) Stephen F. Austin, opposing alteration in the judiciary system [December, 1818?].
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Feb 11, 1817 - Financial embarrassments. Has taken over the mining business.
  • Simpson and Quarles to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 12, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin & Co. bought of Simpson & Quarles.
  • Sam Perry and Company to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 19, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin in account with Samuel Perry & Co.
  • Honey and Bates to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 20, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin & Co. in account with Honey and Bates.
  • Moses Austin to Elias Bates
    Feb 20, 1817 - Receipts for lead, February 20 and 26, 1817.
  • Sam Perry to Stephen F. Austin and Company
    Feb 26, 1817 - Note of hand. Samuel Perry to Stephen F. Austin & Co.
  • L Brown to Unknown
    Mar 8, 1817 - Lottery ticket, March 8, 1817.
  • George Hammond to William Ficklin
    Apr 12, 1817 - Paid by Stephen F. Austin.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Joshua Pilcher
    May 13, 1817 - Quarrel between Stephen F. Austin and Joshua Pilcher—Biographical: (1) Pilcher to Austin, May 13-14, 1817. (2) Austin to Pilcher, May 14, 1817. (3) Masonic committee to Austin, May 16, 1817. (4) Resolution of Masonic lodge, May 31, 1817. (5) Austin challenges Pilcher to a duel, June 1, 1817. (6) Austin's statement of the history of the misunderstanding. (7) Report of committee of arbitration, ruling that Pilcher should apologize, June 7, 1817. (8) Pileher's apology, June 7, 1817.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jun 30, 1817 - Lumber, corn.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jul 5, 1817 - Bank of St. Louis.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jul 17, 1817 - Concerning Bank of St. Louis.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jul 21, 1817 - Commercial conditions.
  • Henry Frost to Moses Austin
    Jul 24, 1817 - Order for shot, to be shipped to Louisville.
  • Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin and Company
    Aug 2, 1817 - Lead.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Honey and Bates
    Aug 8, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin in account with Honey & Bates.
  • Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 8, 1817 - Lead deliveries, August 8, 14, 26, 28, September 5, 20, 1817. Elias Bates's receipts to Stephen F. Austin.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Aug 31, 1817 - Commerce. Financial stringency.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Sep 6, 1817 - Commerce. Financial difficulty.
  • Stephen F. Austin and Company to Wilkins and Catron
    Sep 14, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin & Co. in account with Wilkins & Catron.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Oct 9, 1817 - Contract to explore for copper. Moses Austin, Elias and Stephen Rector, R. H. Price, and T. Douglass.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Staples
    Nov 6, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin in account with James Staples.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Elias Bates
    Nov 15, 1817 - Stephen F. Austin & Co. in account with Elias Bates.
  • Adam Brown to Moses Austin
    Nov 15, 1817 - Power of attorney.
  • James Cox, Jr. to Macdonald and Ridgely
    Dec 9, 1817 - Introducing Stephen F. Austin.
  • Robert Pogue to Heerl and Pogue
    Dec 9, 1817 - Introducing Stephen F. Austin, who goes to Baltimore to buy goods.
  • A. Miller to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 18, 1817 - Draft.
  • William Kennert and Company to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 24, 1817 - Statement of account with William Kennert & Co.

• 1818 (17 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Jan 3, 1818 - Concerning speculation in New Madrid land claims. Austin has made a location at Long Prairie, Ark. Red River Country to be opened up.
  • John Fitzpatrick to Moses Austin
    Jan 17, 1818 - Barter.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Robert Collet
    Jan 22, 1818 - Bill and price list.
  • Moses Austin to Robert Wash
    Feb 28, 1818 - Sale of slaves.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William M. O'Hara
    Mar 4, 1818 - New Madrid land certificates.
  • A. Gamble to Moses Austin
    Jul 1, 1818 - Occupation tax receipt, issued to Moses Austin, retail merchant.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Jul 3, 1818 - New Madrid land claims.
  • William M. O'Hara to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 22, 1818 - Concerning notes in the Bank of St. Louis.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Jul 24, 1818 - Boat repairs.
  • Frederick Bates to Unknown
    Aug 28, 1818 - New Madrid land certificate.
  • John Fitzpatrick to Moses Austin
    Aug 31, 1818 - Order for salt.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Sep 13, 1818 - Anxious to close his business. Offered $50,000 for his Mine a Burton estate, but will not accept.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 2, 1818 - Order for cattle.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Dec 5, 1818 - Boat load of flour.
  • James Cox, Jr. to James Bryan
    Dec 12, 1818 - Receipt for lead and shot.
  • Bank of St Louis to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 22, 1818 - Statement of Stephen F. Austin's account with the Bank of St Louis, with interest to December 22, 1818.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Dec 31, 1818 - New Madrid land claim.

• 1819 (21 letters)

  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Nov 30, 1818 - Memorandum of Moses Austin's estate [1819?].
  • John L. Brickey to Moses Austin
    Jan 17, 1819 - Note.
  • Samuel W. Mullin to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 8, 1819 - Order for goods.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Feb 26, 1819 - Advertisement of auction sale of land and town lots in and adjoining Potosi.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Mar 2, 1819 - Memoranda by Stephen F. Austin concerning land speculations.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William M. O'Hara
    Mar 10, 1819 - Introducing Dr. Robert Andrews. Land business in Arkansas. Establishment of Little Rock.
  • Stephen F. Austin to State of Missouri
    Mar 15, 1819 - Stephen F. Austin to answer to charge of trespass.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Mar 29, 1819 - Accounts.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William M. O'Hara
    Apr 5, 1819 - Pleasure at getting seat of government for Little Rock. Moses Austin's business with Bank of St. Louis.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William O'Hara
    Apr 7, 1819 - Financial difficulties. Departure for Arkansas. Bank of St. Louis.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William Eads
    Apr 11, 1819 - Receipt for goods.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J H Bell
    May 29, 1819 - Bill and price list. Stephen F. Austin in account with J. H. Bell, Natchitoches.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William M. O'Hara
    Jun 16, 1819 - Retiring from the New Madrid claims speculation in Arkansas. Excellence of locations already made.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 19, 1819 - Bill of sale. Horses, mules, and cattle in Arkansas.
  • James Cummins to James Bryan
    Jul 15, 1819 - Salt business. New Madrid claim.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Aug 12, 1819 - Panic of 1819. Local news.
  • James Farris to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 19, 1819 - Asks settlement of his account with James Bryan.
  • J. H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 21, 1819 - Business in Arkansas Long's expedition.
  • Jonathan Rice Jones to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 16, 1819 - Court judgments against Stephen F. Austin.
  • Unknown to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 30, 1819 - Memorandum of Stephen F. Austin's debts.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 30, 1819 - James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin [1819?].

• 1820 (24 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jan 1, 1820 - Memorandum. Stephen F. Austin in Arkansas.
  • Moses Austin to Citizens of Jefferson County
    Jan 10, 1820 - Concerning attack on his house by the sheriff, George Hammond.
  • Leroy Ferguson to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 27, 1820 - Receipted bill for farm labor.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Feb 2, 1820 - Remittances.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Feb 3, 1820 - Concerning settlement of his debts.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Feb 8, 1820 - Currency confusion. Losses in Bank of St. Louis.
  • Richard Thurmond to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 15, 1820 - Receipts for goods.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Feb 23, 1820 - Currency confusion. Hardships. Advice.
  • J. Meigs to Moses Austin
    Mar 9, 1820 - Sending Austin a Spanish passport of 1797.
  • Moses Austin to Dr. Joseph Bowers
    Mar 11, 1820 - Concerning the medical qualifications of Dr. Cunningham.
  • William H. Ashley to Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 5, 1820 - Bill and price list.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Apr 30, 1820 - Enmity of Russell. Family fortunes.
  • R. P. Guyard to Moses Austin
    May 12, 1820 - Accounts for collection. Moses Austin's assets.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    May 20, 1820 - Moses Austin's assets.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jun 1, 1820 - Moses Austin at Little Rock.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Jun 2, 1820 - Salt production. Debts.
  • Willaim Williams to Moses Austin
    Jun 12, 1820 - Concerning establishment of a glass factory in Missouri.
  • George Tennille to Pierre Laforge
    Jun 12, 1820 - Authorizing suit against Stephen F. Austin to collect note.
  • James Miller to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 10, 1820 - Gov. James Miller commissioning Stephen F. Austin judge of the first circuit of Arkansas.
  • Stephen Ashton to William Ashbrook
    Sep 18, 1820 - Bill and price list.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 27, 1820 - Moses Austin's journey to Texas.
  • Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 2, 1820 - Congratulations on success.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Dec 7, 1820 - Testimonial to character of John Woolsey and Sons of Hempstead County, Ark.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Dec 23, 1820 - Examination of Moses Austin before Gov. Martinez. Conditions on the Texan-United States frontier. Purpose of journey to Texas.

• 1821 (83 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to Maria Austin
    Jan 20, 1821 - Hardships of the family. Business depression in New Orleans. Friendship of Joseph H. Hawkins.
  • David Gallaher to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 20, 1821 - Asks payment of a note. Hard times in Missouri.
  • Moses Austin to Douglas Forsythe
    Jan 22, 1821 - Leaves sick slave in his care to be cured and hired out to labor until called for.
  • Douglass Forsythe to Moses Austin
    Jan 22, 1821 - Receipt for slave Richmond. Inclosure gives expense account of the Negro.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Jan 26, 1821 - Hardships of travel [Jan. 26, 1821]. Moses Austin's return from Texas to Missouri.
  • Moses Austin to Governor Martinez
    Jan 26, 1821 - Disclaims any connection with his companion Kirkham and five Spaniards engaged in illegal horse and mule trading.
  • Moses Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    Jan 26, 1821 - Loss through failure of Bank of St. Louis. Plans for return to Texas. Warns against illegal trade.
  • Baron de Bastrop to Antonio Martinez
    Feb 1, 1821 - Quoting portions of letter from Moses Austin of January 16. Ratification of Florida treaty by Spain. Effect of Indian treaties in Mississippi Valley upon emigration to Texas. Lafitte, Long.
  • Moses Austin to Felix Trudeau
    Feb 3, 1821 - Kirkham's relations with illicit traders.
  • Baron de Bastrop to Moses Austin
    Mar 2, 1821 - Introducing J. M. Berrimendi.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Mar 28, 1821 - Money stringency. Enthusiastic hopes for future in Texas.
  • Moses Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Apr 8, 1821 - Future in Texas. Sends Kentucky currency to discharge son's debts.
  • Isaac Jesses to Moses Austin
    Apr 11, 1821 - Bill for carpenter's labor and materials.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Apr 21, 1821 - Unjust procedure in closing the business of the Bank of St. Louis.
  • Moses Austin to James Bryan
    Apr 22, 1821 - Account with Bank of St. Louis.
  • Moses Austin to Unknown
    Apr 22, 1821 - Form of contract drawn by Moses Austin for preliminary emigrants.
  • Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1821 - Make preparations for Texan enterprise. Better times approaching.
  • Unknown to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 4, 1821 - Stephen F. Austin to answer charge of trespass and damage.
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 8, 1821 - Illness of Moses Austin. Interest in Texas.
  • Elias Bates to Unknown
    Jun 16, 1821 - Moses Austin's death certificate, June 16, 1821.
  • William Eads to James Bryan and Mrs. Mary Austin
    Jun 23, 1821 - Condolence upon the death of Moses Austin.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Maria Austin
    Jun 27, 1821 - Stephen Austin gone to explore site of colony. Condolence. Interest in the Texan enterprise.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jul 1, 1821 - Privileges granted to Moses
  • Stephen F. Austin to Moses Austin
    Jul 4, 1821 - Has met Mexican commissioners at Natchitoches. Quotes Arrendondo's permit to establish colony.
  • A. Sampyrac to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 5, 1821 - Statement of authority given by Stephen F. Austin to sell Richmond, a slave.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Maria Austin
    Jul 13, 1821 - Condolence. To continue plans for Texas settlement.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Joseph H. Hawkins
    Jul 20, 1821 - Reporting progress. Outlining plans for exploring grant and announcing conditions of settlement.
  • Maria Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Aug 3, 1821 - Death of his father. Finances.
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 25, 1821 - Account of Moses Austin's death. Conditions in Missouri.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    Sep 1, 1821 - Power of attorney to represent Austin in business concerning the colony.
  • John C. Harbison to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 3, 1821 - Wishes his son to go to Texas.
  • John Woolsey to Unknown
    Sep 17, 1821 - Character certificate.
  • John M. Bernhisel to Estate of Moses Austin
    Oct 6, 1821 - Bill for attending Moses Austin.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell
    Oct 6, 1821 - Permit to settle in his colony. Terms on which land is granted.
  • Andrew Robertson to James Gaines
    Oct 10, 1821 - Bill for service and supplies.
  • James Baird to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 10, 1821 - Political news of Mexico. Interest in Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Antonio Martinez
    Oct 13, 1821 - Hundreds from Missouri, Kentucky, and elsewhere want land in Texas. Suggests his own appointment as emigration agent for the Government. Protests against other grants within the limits assigned to him.
  • George Poindexter to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 13, 1821 - Certificate of character.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William Kincheloe
    Oct 16, 1821 - Permit to settle and build a mill. Conditions of grant and method of surveying it.
  • Schooner Lively to William Smith
    Oct 29, 1821 - Supplies for Schooner Lively..
  • William N. Henderson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 1, 1821 - Wishes to settle in his colony. Many emigrants from the Opelousas (Louisiana) country will join him.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 3, 1821 - Emigration promised from southern Arkansas.
  • George Poindexter to Unknown
    Nov 9, 1821 - Character certificate of Hardy Coward.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 10, 1821 - Family finances. Advice concerning emigration. Conditions in Texas.
  • William F. Roberts to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 13, 1821 - Austin's debts. His business in Arkansas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Joseph H. Hawkins
    Nov 14, 1821 - Hawkins advances $4,000 and becomes partner with half interest in profits from colonization.
  • Edward Lovelace to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 20, 1821 - Loan of $500.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Novell
    Nov 20, 1821 - Appointing Josiah H. Bell to supervise settlement of the first colonists. Appointing him sindix.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Emigrants
    Nov 22, 1821 - Agreement between Austin and 14 emigrants. Sound coast and rivers of Texas, build cabins and a stockade, and cultivate and harvest corn in return for expenses and land.
  • Joseph T. Montgomery to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 22, 1821 - Asking information about Texas and terms upon which land is granted.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan
    Nov 23, 1821 - Prospects and plans in Texas. Instructions and advice.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Nov 23, 1821 - Permit to emigrate and settle in Austin's Colony [November 23, 1821]. Terms and procedure of settlement. Character of colonists.
  • Y. M. Daniel to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 24, 1821 - Introducing J. Alexander, a teacher.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Phillip Reddinger
    Nov 25, 1821 - AuReceipt for a note.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Edward and John Lovelace
    Nov 25, 1821 - Austin to secure a grant for them adjoining Galveston Bay.
  • William S. Lewis to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 26, 1821 - Demand note for $20.
  • Erasmus Ellis to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 26, 1821 - Interest of Iberville Parish, La., in emigration. Wants information.
  • James Fort Muse to William W. Little
    Dec 1, 1821 - Satisfied with description of Texas. Plans to emigrate. Will build sawmill. Slaves.
  • George Tennille to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 3, 1821 - Interest in Texas. Wants information.
  • David J. Marple to Nicholas Rightor
    Dec 3, 1821 - Price list and note.
  • J. M. Arthur to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 4, 1821 - Kentucky. Interest in Texas.
  • Samuel Parker to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 7, 1821 - Virginia. Interest and questionnaire.
  • Jonathan Rice Jones to Unknown
    Dec 8, 1821 - Certificate of character for James Johnson, of Missouri.
  • James C. Shields to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 9, 1821 - Wants to know terms of settlement.
  • James C. Shields to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 9, 1821 - Hard times. Terms of settlement in Texas. His mechanical ability.
  • David Marple to J. Cable
    Dec 10, 1821 - Bill for sundries.
  • John C. Harbison to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 11, 1821 - Wants description of Texas "politically, naturally, and religiously."
  • H. A. Bullard to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 11, 1821 - Power of attorney to sell land.
  • G. Pearce to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 12, 1821 - Wants terms of settlement. How make Galveston safe as a port of entry. Slaves.
  • Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 12, 1821 - Austin's debts. Hard times.
  • James T. Dunbar and Others to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 13, 1821 - Want information particularly about government and religious toleration in Texas.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 15, 1821 - Much interest aroused in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri. Commerce.
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 15, 1821 - Family news.
  • James Evans to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 20, 1821 - Introducing Dixon. People "in a great commotion" concerning Texas.
  • Erasmus Ellis to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 22, 1821 - Introducing Dixon, and asking for information.
  • John F Guyard to Robert C. Bruffy
    Dec 24, 1821 - Receipt for a judgment against Robert C. Bruffey, surety for Austin.
  • Zenas Priest to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 25, 1821 - Introducing Samuel Dixon.
  • Daniel Draper to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 25, 1821 - Represents families from South Carolina. Wants information about terms of settlement, routes to Texas, liberty of conscience.
  • Daniel Dunklin to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 25, 1821 - Wants information concerning form and stability of government, productions, attitude of people toward Americans, etc.
  • E. A. Elliott to James Bryan
    Dec 26, 1821 - Political and family news.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 26, 1821 - Introducing James Burnet. Numbers moving to join you.
  • James E. Brown Austin to James Bryan
    Dec 28, 1821 - The Arkansas business of Bryan.
  • J. Sargeant to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 29, 1821 - Inquiries concerning Texas for friends in Kentucky and Ohio.

• 1822 (77 letters)

  • James Beatty to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 5, 1822 - Inquiries concerning political conditions, freight rates from New Orleans, and terms of settlement. Some families too poor to move; would he be compensated in land for transporting them?
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 5, 1822 - Concerning the character of James Dill, of Nacogdoches.
  • William E. Woodruff to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 8, 1822 - Progress of Little Rock, Ark. Great movement to Texas.
  • James Allcorn to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 8, 1822 - Inquiries concerning Texas. Family of 11.
  • Thomas H. Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 8, 1822 - Considers establishing a "clothers factory" in Texas—wool and cotton.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 13, 1822 - Introducing Mr. Murray.
  • James Bryan to J. E. B. Austin
    Jan 15, 1822 - Settlers going to Texas. Selection of land.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 15, 1822 - Hard times in Missouri. Great emigration from all the States to Texas.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 17, 1822 - People crowding to your colony. Beware of Dill.
  • John C. Brickey to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 18, 1822 - Texas the "general talk throughout this country."
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 19, 1822 - Settlement of Moses Austin's estate.
  • James E. Brown Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 29, 1822 - Arrival in Texas. Anxiety of Henry Elliott to get contract for surveying.
  • Andrew Mitchell and William H. McCurdy to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 31, 1822 - "Considerable company of farmers" near Pensacola want to go to your grant. Terms of settlement?
  • Ben J. Shakelford to State of Kentucky
    Feb 1, 1822 - David Tally. Certificate of character.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 6, 1822 - Vessels and emigrants on the way to Texas. Thousands ready to go with "one word of encouragement from you." Presents for Texan officials. His own financial distress.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 8, 1822 - Introducing John T. Hawkins. The latter's disappointment at not seeing Austin.
  • Robert D. Dawson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 15, 1822 - Introducing brother-in-law. "Pecuniary distress in every section of this State" [Missouri]. "Unparalleled change in the quantity and quality of our circulating medium."
  • John J. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 25, 1822 - Many wish to go from Mississippi to your colony. Asks for information about conditions and terms.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Henry Elliot
    Mar 1, 1822 - Agreement to accept Castleman's lot in the "Common Field" of St. Genevieve, Mo., in exchange for debt on Texas land.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 4, 1822 - "A great number of families will move from this State and from other States." Business arrangements and plans.
  • James H. Penrose to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 12, 1822 - Desires information. Many anxious to go to Texas. Political news of Missouri. Scarcity of money. Loan-office money worth only 3 per cent.
  • James C. Carr to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 14, 1822 - Introducing Col. Charles Caldwell, of Kentucky.
  • Martha Marple to David Marple
    Mar 22, 1822 - Interest in the colony in Ohio and Maryland. Religious exhortation.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Mar 23, 1822 - Adventure with Comanches. Desolation of the country from Bexar to Laredo. How to study Spanish.
  • Martin Allen to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 24, 1822 - Asks Austin to recognize claim which he improved on the Colorado. Family of eight children.
  • Henry Elliott to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 25, 1822 - Local news.
  • Samuel Sheares to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 25, 1822 - Transported party of 24 or 25 to Texas in return for negro slave, Joe. Former owner now refuses to deliver him.
  • Roswell Mills to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 28, 1822 - Terms and conditions. Will not monarchy and nontoleration check American immigration?
  • Stephen F. Austin to Edward Lovelace
    Mar 30, 1822 - Final settlement in 1847.
  • Andrew Boggs to Unknown
    Apr 6, 1822 - Character certificate.
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 10, 1822 - Families preparing for Texas. News.
  • A. McNair to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 11, 1822 - Introducing Robert Brotherton.
  • Henry Elliott to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 13, 1822 - Asks terms for opening mines in Texas. Hears complaints of "entire stagnation of business" in the United States.
  • James Bryan to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 15, 1822 - Prospects flattering. Company of a hundred in Kentucky sending agents to Texas to inspect. Reports from East. Sends goods to trade.
  • R. C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 16, 1822 - Disappointment at not seeing Austin. Uneasy about constitution and "restrictions." Austin's debts.
  • T. [or J.] Reilly to J. H. Hawkins
    Apr 26, 1822 - Trespalacios appointed governor of Texas. He is cool toward Austin, but says he favors the colony. The subject progressing satisfactorily in Congress, but requires vigilant attention. Many other applicants for grants, and the Austin colony has much to fear from their encroachments.
  • Maria Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 26, 1822 - Family news. Reports of Indian outrages. Religious toleration.
  • John Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 29, 1822 - Misdoings of William Kinchelow, who claims to be your partner, has checked enthusiasm for immigration. One hundred families were ready to move from Alabama. Hardships in Texas. Report on form of government and terms.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Hawkins
    May 1, 1822 - Backwardness and desolation of Mexico. Government favorable to his grant. Congress works in good order but slowly. Gen. Wilkinson.
  • Samuel Ricker, Jr. to Stephen F. Austin
    May 3, 1822 - Inquiries concerning commerce in Texas.
  • Alijah Hull to Stephen F. Austin
    May 7, 1822 - Wants employment as surveyor. Advanced supplies for the Gutierrez-Magee expedition; will the new government recognize such claims?
  • Stephen F. Austin to Anastacio Bustamante
    May 10, 1822 - American traders encourage hostility of Comanches and Lipans against Mexicans. Three routes of trade. Indians can be pacified by breaking off this commerce, supplying in its place a licensed trade under direction of Mexican Government, and strengthening the settlements of Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    May 22, 1822 - Election of Iturbide. Public demonstrations of joy, but some dissatisfaction. Congress favorable to the colony, but no progress. Attend to your studies and religion.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Emperor Iturbide
    May 25, 1822 - Congratulation upon elevation to throne. His loyalty to Mexico.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    May 30, 1822 - Introducing Seth Ingram.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    May 31, 1822 - Relations with Erwin's company. Must keep on good terms with all. Expenses. Debts.
  • Samuel Ayers and Others to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 6, 1822 - Formed a "Texas Emigrating Society" to investigate conditions in Texas and Mexico and terms of settlement. Will the Government be a republic, will freedom of worship be allowed, etc.?
  • Thomas P. Hart to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 6, 1822 - Introducing Elijah Noble, who represents the "Texas Emigrating Society" of Lexington.
  • Dr. John Sibley to James E. B. Austin
    Jun 6, 1822 - Sends Spanish translation of Thomas Paine's Rights of Man. Spain resents recognition by United States of Spanish-American independence. "Emigrants in very great numbers seem setting that way."
  • Henry Clay to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 7, 1822 - Introducing Elijah Noble.
  • Edward Lovelace to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 26, 1822 - Coast explorations. Excellence of Galveston harbor. Drought. No corn.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jun 26, 1822 - To form stock company in England to develop Austin's grant.
  • Elijah Noble to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 29, 1822 - Unable to get to Texas. Asks information about status of slavery, freedom of religion, and conditions of trade.
  • David T. W. Cook to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 30, 1822 - Came to Texas to see you "in behalf of myself and many others." Wants land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Arthur G. Wavell
    Jul 4, 1822 - Agreement to form stock company to develop Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Jul 8, 1822 - Learn Spanish. Cultivate the governor. Do not discuss politics. Be attentive to church. Business going slowly, but is hopeful. Impressions of Mexico City.
  • Morgan and Overton to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 10, 1822 - Introducing George Peazle.
  • McCoy and Scanlan to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 15, 1822 - Trading terms.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 23, 1822 - Disbursements on the colony. Slavery.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell et al
    Jul 26, 1822 - Introducing Col. Andrew Erwin. Prospect of liberal constitutional government. "Success of the settlement depends on the harmony and morality and industry of the settlers."
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jul 31, 1822 - Austin's plan for organization of Mexican Congress, August, 1822. Combination of existing institutions, the Spanish constitution and the Constitution of the United States.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Joseph H. Hawkins
    Aug 6, 1822 - Political conditions in Mexico.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 10, 1822 - General information. Warning against Mr. B. Contract for freighting wool from Texas to New Orleans, August 20, 1822. Austin and Salvador Carrasco.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 10, 1822 - Experience with pirates in the Gulf.
  • Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 13, 1822 - Hugh McGuffin to Austin, September 13, 1822. Reports of your death. Emigration checked by bad crops in Texas, but considerable movement continues. "A good many appear to wish that it may be a- free country from slavery; others in favor of slavery."
  • D. B. Dameron to Unknown
    Oct 16, 1822 - Francis Bigham. Character certificate.
  • Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 16, 1822 - Losses in coming to Texas and disappointment in learning nothing of Government and status of the colony. Write information about Government, toleration, terms.
  • Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 16, 1822 - Draft on Austin.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 16, 1822 - Arrival in London. Prospects good.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 21, 1822 - Needs official confirmation of grant in order to do business. Great prospects.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Edward Lovelace
    Nov 22, 1822 - Summary of political movements in Mexico. Difficulty over the status of slavery. Mexicans not prepared for a republican government.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 30, 1822 - Mexican politics. Santa Anna's proclamation of a republic. Honors to Iturbide in the Capital, December 14.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 2, 1822 - Need confirmation of the grant in order to do business. Price list of various commodities.
  • Robert Andrews to James E. B. Austin
    Dec 7, 1822 - Reports from Stephen F. Austin. Business in Saltillo. Inclosure from James Hewitson.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 10, 1822 - Can sell land and raise capital only when has official confirmation of the grant to show. Plan to develop mines.
  • Jose Felix Trespalacios to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 15, 1822 - Provisions for the welfare of Texas. Wants assistance in breaking up bands of thieves stealing horses and mules in Texas and selling them in the United States.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Dec 25, 1822 - Waiting for Emperor to approve the colonization law. Celebrations in Mexico City.

• 1823 (89 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Jan 1, 1823 - Opinion of Trespalacios. Advice. Mexican politics.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Junta Instituyente
    Jan 16, 1823 - The nature of government. The Junta has no authority to frame a constitution. Suggests constitutional congress.
  • Samuel S. Pearson to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 20, 1823 - Expert shipbuilder and mechanic. Wants to settle in Texas.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 23, 1823 - Recent "wildcat" speculation in Spanish America has made English capital cautious. Wants confirmation of grant, description of coast, map, etc. Plans to export timber from Texas.
  • Robert Andrews to James E. B. Austin
    Jan 25, 1823 - Mexican political news. Commercial projects. Mexican character.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 17, 1823 - Business conditions in England. Mosquito Coast speculations. Plans for Texan speculations dependent on confirmation of grant.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 4, 1823 - Mexican traits.
  • John Tumlinson to Baron de Bastrop
    Mar 5, 1823 - Local government in Austin's colony. Need of laws.
  • James Wilkinson to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 6, 1823 - Asks Austin's assistance in discovering and obtaining a grant to a suitable tract of land for a colony in Mexico.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Mar 7, 1823 - Notes on the deposition of Emperor Iturbide. Sovereignty of the people.
  • Robert Andrews to James E. B. Austin
    Mar 8, 1823 - Mexican politics.
  • James E. B. Austin to J. H. Bell
    Mar 16, 1823 - Provisions of imperial colonization law. Work of S. F. Austin in its passage. Slavery. Scarcity of corn.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Mar 29, 1823 - Project of a constitution for the Republic of Mexico.
  • Joseph H. Hawkins to Maria Austin
    Mar 29, 1823 - Austin's success. His own advances exceed $7,000.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Congress
    Apr 5, 1823 - Asks confirmation of Iturbide's decree of February 18.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 19, 1823 - Wants surveying in the colony. Introducing Ramos Arispe.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    Apr 23, 1823 - Starting home. Description of Querétaro. "Fryars and clergy are at work to produce a new revolution."
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 24, 1823 - Prosperous outlook in Texas.
  • Hanna and Hawkins to Thomas C. Banks
    Apr 25, 1823 - Power of attorney. Commerce.
  • Robert Leftwich to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 30, 1823 - Thanks of Robert Leftwich and Haden Edwards for advice about procuring land grants. Mexican politics.
  • J. H. Bell to Jose Felix Trespalacios
    May 4, 1823 - Describes administration of justice against horse thief; asks approval or instructions.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Cummins
    May 4, 1823 - Military reorganization.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    May 9, 1823 - Surveying in Texas. Practice of medicine in Coahuila.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    May 10, 1823 - Settlers must keep out of politics. Prospect of federal republic. His colony safely approved.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    May 15, 1823 - Surveying. The people and country from Monterey to Parras.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    May 16, 1823 - Surveying. Mexican characteristics.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    May 17, 1823 - Announcing arrival at Monterey.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Junta Gobernativa
    May 17, 1823 - Success of his mission. Proud of Mexican citizenship.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    May 20, 1823 - Sentiment strong for Federal Republic. Evils of Central Republic. The clergy. The people "priest-ridden," superstitious, and fanatical.
  • Robert Leftwich to Stephen F. Austin
    May 20, 1823 - Politics in Mexico City. Congress.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1823 - Speculations in London awaiting confirmation of Austin's grant.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    May 25, 1823 - Concerning a business transaction of Gov. Trespalacios. Good crops. Commerce.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    May 25, 1823 - Concerning a business transaction of Gov. Trespalacios. Good crops. Commerce.
  • James Hewitson to James E. B. Austin
    May 26, 1823 - Commerce. Trespalacios declared a traitor.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Felipe de la Garza
    May 27, 1823 - Asking definition of his authority to administer justice, make war on hostile Indians, and issue clearances to vessels; and that his rank in militia be determined and a port legalized.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    May 31, 1823 - Commerce. Character of Bastrop.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonel Charles Caldwell
    Jul 17, 1823 - Advantages of settling in Austin's colony. Federal system. Good crops. Character of settlers.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jul 28, 1823 - Judicial procedure.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jul 31, 1823 - Form of land certificate.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jul 31, 1823 - Austin's license to Dr. Johnson Hunter to sail a coasting vessel.
  • Unknown to Baron de Bastrop
    Jul 31, 1823 - Concerning disputed land claim.
  • Moses Morrison to Robert Kuykendall
    Aug 3, 1823 - Karankaway Indians.
  • Jared E. Groce to Warren D. C. Hall
    Aug 3, 1823 - Hotel bill. Jared E. Groce to Warren D. C. Hall.
  • Bastrop to Colonists
    Aug 4, 1823 - Proclamation of Austin's authority. Inclosure: Austin's order to a militia commandant to take possession of certain property and to reconnoiter the Colorado.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Aug 5, 1823 - Increase of standing military force at his own expense.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Aug 6, 1823 - Announcing confirmation of his grant and his authority with the commissioner to issue titles. Terms of payment for the land. Colonists must allow him to direct their relations with the Government. Must respect Catholic religion. Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Aug 6, 1823 - His expenses in surveying land and issuing titles. Colonists must repay. Wants a secretary, blank books or writing paper, ink powder. Waco Indians.
  • Baron de Bastrop to Colonists
    Aug 9, 1823 - Austin's authority. Procedure in Issuing titles.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Aug 10, 1823 - Note On Austin's assumption of civil and military authority.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    Aug 12, 1823 - Surveying and assigning lands.
  • Rawson Alley to Unknown
    Aug 16, 1823 - James Cummins elected alcalde of the Colorado district. List of voters.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 23, 1823 - Plans drug business. Appreciation of Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Aug 29, 1823 - Seeking a site for capital. Too busy to select land for himself, asks Bell to do it for him.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Sep 5, 1823 - Judicial procedure. Collection of debts contracted before coming to Texas.
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 5, 1823 - Plans for business in Texas. The Viesca family at Parras.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Sep 28, 1823 - Wishes the people to move closer together for protection. Wants settlers "to be satisfied, if such a thing is possible."
  • Robert Andrews to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 4, 1823 - Applying for grant of land on Red River; also for office of surveyor general for Texas. Asks Austin for testimonial to be placed before Congress.
  • W. Stevenson to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 5, 1823 - Many want information about terms of settlement. Austin's Arkansas business. Sends Jefferson's Manual.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 14, 1823 - Delay in settling in Texas.
  • Samuel Williams to Unknown
    Oct 18, 1823 - Samuel M. Williams's deposition concerning loss of horses and responsibility therefore. Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jared E. Groce
    Oct 18, 1823 - Price list.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jared E. Groce
    Oct 18, 1823 - Land sales.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jared E. Groce
    Oct 19, 1823 - Agreements for the rental of three slaves.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Luciano Garcia
    Oct 20, 1823 - Depredations of the Tonkawa Indians and his punishment of them.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Luciano Garcia
    Oct 20, 1823 - Expulsions of bad characters from the colony and measures to prevent the settlement of others in the future.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Luciano Garcia
    Oct 20, 1823 - Settlers will accept any form of government adopted by majority of the Nation, but prefer a federal republic.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Luciano Garcia
    Oct 20, 1823 - Reasons for not collecting tax from settlers. Asks for interpretation of provision exempting them for six years.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Oct 20, 1823 - Terms for obtaining land. Measures to exclude undesirable immigrants; must be moral, industrious, and "free from the vice of intoxication." Catholic Church established, but private worship will not be disturbed. No "exhorters" allowed.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Oct 30, 1823 - Terms of settlement in Austin's Colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Oct 31, 1823 - Procedure to be followed by immigrants upon arriving in the colony.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 31, 1823 - Asking for powder.
  • Asa Mitchell to Samuel Dixon
    Nov 5, 1823 - Borrowing pair of pistols.
  • James Cummins to Captain Dickson
    Nov 7, 1823 - Concerning ownership of a dog.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Captain Dickson
    Nov 10, 1823 - Instructions for surveying.
  • George Nixon to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 14, 1823 - Gen. Eugenio Cortes reports at Mobile that Austin has no authority to grant lands, and that slaves are freed in Mexico.
  • James Hepburn to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 15, 1823 - Concerning the Águila and the Diario del Congreso, Mexico.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Francis Bigham
    Nov 17, 1823 - Receipt for $1,291.80, to be applied toward payment for land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Nov 22, 1823 - Subscription of corn to pay expenses of delegate, Erasmo Seguin, in Congress.
  • J. Thomas to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 1, 1823 - Introducing John Hall.
  • Captain Dixon to J. B. Bailey
    Dec 1, 1823 - Price list, December 1, 1823.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Dec 2, 1823 - Local government.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Provincial Deputation
    Dec 2, 1823 - Austin to provincial deputation at Bexar, December 2, 1823. Informing them that the colonists have subscribed 100 fanegas of corn toward Seguin's expenses.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Dec 4, 1823 - Barter. Conflicting land claims.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Dec 5, 1823 - Protection against Karankaway Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Public
    Dec 5, 1823 - Militia organization.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Dec 6, 1823 - Measures for excluding bad characters. Payment for land in cows and calves.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Public
    Dec 20, 1823 - To elect alcalde for district of San Felipe.
  • James E. B. Austin to Unknown
    Dec 20, 1823 - Alcalde of San Felipe district.
  • Robert Kuykendall to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 27, 1823 - Commerce. Austin as colonial clearing house.

• 1824 (221 letters)

  • Philip T. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 4, 1824 - Reports large thefts of horses and mules at Bexar. Commerce.
  • Philip T. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 4, 1824 - Power of attorney to reclaim stolen horses and mules.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Jan 8, 1824 - Advice about farming land. Shaping settlement for defense against Indians. Judicial procedure. Hawkins dead.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Benjamin Fowler
    Jan 8, 1824 - Commerce.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Public
    Jan 10, 1824 - Sylvanus Castleman alcalde of San Felipe district.
  • Alaman to Public
    Jan 10, 1824 - Decree of supreme executive power (federal) against public meetings.
  • Baron de Bastrop to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 20, 1824 - Appoints Austin his deputy in extending titles to settlers.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Lucas Alaman
    Jan 20, 1824 - Review of the history of his undertaking, analysis of difficulties, and suggestion of remedies.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jan 22, 1824 - Judicial regulations and forms.
  • Horatio Chriesman to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 23, 1824 - Surveying.
  • Stephen F. Austin to John P. Coles
    Jan 25, 1824 - Concerning provisional civil and criminal codes.
  • John Austin and William Pettus to Unknown
    Jan 26, 1824 - Constable's bonds.
  • John W. Hall to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 30, 1824 - Austin's services to colonists.
  • E. N. Bradley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 31, 1824 - Land business.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 31, 1824 - Judicial procedure. Jury. Character of settlers.
  • J. Child to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 1, 1824 - Opponents of Austin's colony in United States oppose emigration. Indians in Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to John P. Coles
    Feb 2, 1824 - Judicial procedure. Confirmation of verdict.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    Feb 3, 1824 - Asks legislature to authorize a recorder's office.
  • Anthony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 3, 1824 - Bad characters around Nacogdoches. Local election. Monroe doctrine. False reports of Austin's colony spread by criminals expelled from it.
  • Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 5, 1824 - Land business.
  • Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 12, 1824 - Emigration.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 20, 1824 - Austin as a clearing house.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 25, 1824 - Judicial procedure. Slavery.
  • Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 26, 1824 - Monroe doctrine. England and the United States. Wants Austin's influence in helping Leftwich obtain colonial grant for Tennessee company. Depression in the United States. Banks.
  • James W. Jones to Unknown
    Feb 26, 1824 - Economic conditions.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Alexander Jackson
    Mar 1, 1824 - Austin functioning as a clearing house.
  • Stephen F. Austin to W. Carothers
    Mar 1, 1824 - Clearing house.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Cummins
    Mar 2, 1824 - Tariff exemption for seven years. Thanks for subscription of corn to pay expenses of Seguin.
  • John Andrews to James E. B. Austin
    Mar 5, 1824 - Order for a drawing knife.
  • Randall Jones to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 5, 1824 - Concerning Mrs. Long. Judicial system. Economics.
  • Jose Antonio Saucedo to Colonists
    Mar 18, 1824 - Beneficent intentions of the Government. Austin's authority.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 20, 1824 - Estate of Joseph H. Hawkins. Expenditures in Texas.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 23, 1824 - Approves colonial regulations. Indians.
  • James Grant to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 23, 1824 - Difficulties of transportation. Commerce. Cotton.
  • Seth Ingram to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 25, 1824 - Surveys. Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Mar 31, 1824 - Militia organization. Commission and instructions to Josiah H. Bell. Immigration. Indians.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 1, 1824 - Alcalde's court docket, April 1, 1824.
  • Sylvanus Castleman to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 12, 1824 - Agreement for hire of slave.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Sam C. Carter and Benjamin Fowler
    Apr 13, 1824 - Commerce.
  • J. Thomas to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 15, 1824 - Introducing Thomas Westall.
  • J. Thomas to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 15, 1824 - Debtors in Texas. Slavery.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Military Commandant
    Apr 20, 1824 - Karankaway Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Apr 20, 1824 - Bastrop elected to represent the colony in State Congress. Has received the acta constitutiva.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Apr 20, 1824 - Election of Bastrop. Celebration of the acta constitutiva.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Josiah H. Bell
    Apr 20, 1824 - Instructions for taking oath to acta constitutiva and electing Bastrop.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 20, 1824 - Election of Bastrop to represent the colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Mrs. Joseph H. Hawkins
    Apr 20, 1824 - Condolence on death of her husband. Austin's philosophy. Condition of the colony.
  • Samuel Sexton to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 22, 1824 - Emigration to Texas. Debtors.
  • George H. Robb to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 24, 1824 - Commerce. Transportation. Judiciary.
  • John Crownover and Nancy Castleman to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 29, 1824 - Marriage bond—John Crownover and Nancy Castleman, April 29, 1824.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 30, 1824 - Receipt for $5 for two hoes.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    May 1, 1824 - Austin to the settlers. Congratulations on adoption of federal system. His responsibility to the settlers. Attitude toward Indians.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    May 1, 1824 - Oath to the acta constitutiva. Militia election.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    May 3, 1824 - Indian treaty. Militia organization. Oath to acta constitutiva.
  • Stephen F. Austin to His mother and Sister
    May 4, 1824 - Instructions for moving to Texas. Philosophy of life. Conditions in the colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James E. B. Austin
    May 4, 1824 - Instructions for moving mother and sister to Texas. Transportation. Commerce. Condition of the colony.
  • David Bright to Stephen F. Austin
    May 10, 1824 - Marriage permit— Betsey Bright to Noel Roberts.
  • Sylvenus Castleman to Unknown
    May 13, 1824 - Constable's subpoena. Judiciary.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    May 15, 1824 - American settlers in east Texas resent the order to move to interior and blame Austin for it. Character of settlers in east Texas contrasted with those of the colony. Rumors that Austin's colonists will not get titles to their land.
  • Thomas M. Duke to Unknown
    May 15, 1824 - Militia election.
  • Jose Antonio Saucedo to Colonists
    May 20, 1824 - Political chief's proclamation, Saucedo to Colonists. Defining limits of Austin's colony and Austin's authority therein.
  • Jose Antonio Saucedo to Colonists
    May 21, 1824 - Proclamation of political chief (Saucedo). Assuring the colonists of Austin's ample authority.
  • Anthony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1824 - Americans in east Texas object to the establishment of Catholicism as the State religion. Opposition to moving to the interior. Bastrop and Austin suspected of having selfish interest in this. Horse thieves.
  • Philip T. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1824 - Request for payment of a draft.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    May 23, 1824 - Death of mother.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Alcalde
    May 24, 1824 - Transmitting civil and criminal code approved by political chief. Judicial procedure. Indian policy.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    May 24, 1824 - Judiciary.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Alcade of San Felipe
    May 25, 1824 - Announcing Bastrop's election. Indians.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    May 25, 1824 - Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    May 25, 1824 - Calling a meeting to frame instructions for deputy in State congress.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Provincial Deputation
    May 25, 1824 - Acknowledging election of deputy to State congress.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Provincial Deputation
    May 25, 1824 - Instructions to deputy.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Provincial Deputation
    May 25, 1824 - Acknowledging declaration of war against Tahuayas Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Provincial Deputation
    May 25, 1824 - Reporting that colonists have taken oath to acta constitutiva.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    May 25, 1824 - Militia organization.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    May 28, 1824 - Austin confirms a militia election.
  • Mathew Scobey to Stephen F. Austin
    May 29, 1824 - Wants information about Government and land titles. Crop failure on Red River.
  • Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin
    May 31, 1824 - Waco and " Towaash " Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Powers of Commissioners to Waco Indians
    May 31, 1824 - Powers to make treaty.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Waco Indians
    May 31, 1824 - Austin to Waco Indians—a talk.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 3, 1824 - Hawkin's estate and his expenditures for the colony. General Wilkinson.
  • William Cooper to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 4, 1824 - Land.
  • Randall Jones to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 4, 1824 - Suggesting instructions to deputy in State congress. Slavery, registering marks and brands, forbidding the killing of deer and horses for skins, forbidding the burning of the prairie.
  • Colonists to Congress
    Jun 4, 1824 - Proceedings of a meeting to instruct deputy in State congress. Slavery, election of local officers, jury trial.
  • Lawrence Richard Kenny to State Congress
    Jun 5, 1824 - Proceedings of a meeting to instruct deputy in State congress. Request of National Congress privilege of raising and exporting tobacco. Request State congress to safeguard slavery.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Jun 5, 1824 - Review of history of grant, and of his contract with colonists charging 12 1/2 cents an acre for land. Intervention of the political chief and misinterpretation of the colonization law. Austin's heavy expenses in governing the colony, surveying, caring for land titles, etc.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Congress
    Jun 5, 1824 - Privilege of raising tobacco. Argument for encouragement of agriculture.
  • Stephen F. Austin et al to Provincial Deputation
    Jun 10, 1824 - Transmitting petitions to Federal Congress concerning tobacco monopoly and slavery.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Federal Congress
    Jun 10, 1824 - Law under which the colony was established recognized slavery; slaves necessary to furnish labor to improve the country; not intended for trade.
  • Anthony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 12, 1824 - Position of the unauthorized settlements in east Texas. Attitude of the settlers toward Austin. Character of Gaines.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 13, 1824 - General conditions of the time.
  • Amos Rawls to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 13, 1824 - Karankawa Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Amos Rawls
    Jun 14, 1824 - Preparations for campaign against Karankawas. Committee on memorials to Congress. Land titles.
  • P. T. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 15, 1824 - Defending Austin's right to collect payment for settling on lands in the colony. Hostility of certain agitators. Father Garza wants a tax. Slavery. Bastrop.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 18, 1824 - Explaining restlessness of settlers in east Texas. Bad characters on the Sabine.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Jun 20, 1824 - Steps to complete titles to settlers. First contract for 300 families nearly completed. Drouth.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Jun 20, 1824 - Asks for a priest, or for authority to perform civil marriages.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jun 22, 1824 - Organization of militia battalion. Militia officers.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Amos Rawls
    Jun 22, 1824 - Method of dealing with Indian horse thieves.
  • Samuel Norris to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 24, 1824 - Judiciary.
  • Philip T. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 25, 1824 - Bastrop's character.
  • William Trimble to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 26, 1824 - Introducting Green DeWitt.
  • Anthony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 30, 1824 - News of Iturbide's departure from England for Mexico. United States and Texas. Politics.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jun 30, 1824 - License to keep a ferry at San Felipe.
  • Arthur G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 30, 1824 - Asking information about the colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to A. G. Wavell
    Jun 30, 1824 - Discouragements.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 7, 1824 - Austin's right to collect 12 1/2 cents an acre for land. This based on contracts with immigrants and can not be affected by interference of political chief.
  • Dr. John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 7, 1824 - Introducing Alp. Cherbonier.
  • Dr. John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 8, 1824 - Good report of Texas. Mexican Constitution good, except article establishing Catholic religion, which he thinks will be tacitly disregarded in Texas. England and the holy alliance. Mail service between Mexico and United States, State and Katonal politics.
  • Sylvenus Castleman to Unknown
    Jul 10, 1824 - Militia election return.
  • Sylvenus Castleman to Colonists
    Jul 12, 1824 - Applicants for land must present themselves by November 1, 1824.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 18, 1824 - Death of their mother and James Bryan. Plan to move sister and family to Texas.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 19, 1824 - Judiciary. Land.
  • Martin C. Allen to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 25, 1824 - Land.
  • Aylett C. Buckner to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 25, 1824 - Land.
  • Aylett C. Buckner to Josiah H. Bell
    Jul 25, 1824 - Commerce.
  • Wyly Martin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 31, 1824 - Completed at last the settlement of first 300 families. Exercised great care in the selection of the families.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William Kincheloe
    Jul 31, 1824 - Statement of land dues.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Aug 1, 1824 - Contract for hire of slaves.
  • L. B. Hawkins to James E. B. Austin
    Aug 3, 1824 - Commerce in Texas. Character of Mexican population.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 6, 1824 - J. H. Hawkins's expenditure for the colony. Austin's plans for settlement with his estate. Crops in Louisiana.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 8, 1824 - Report in New Orleans of rebellion in Austin's colony. Mexican character—unfit for self-government.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 16, 1824 - Commerce.
  • John Sprowl to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 18, 1824 - Horse stealing.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 18, 1824 - Surveying.
  • Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 18, 1824 - Hugh McGuffln to Austin, August 18, 1824.
  • Horatio Chriesman to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 20, 1824 - Agreement between Austin and Horatio Chriesman for surveying.
  • Randall Jones to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 22, 1824 - Randall Jones to Austin, August 22, 1824.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 25, 1824 - Karankawa Indians.
  • Josiah H. Bell to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 25, 1824 - Surveying.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Aug 26, 1824 - Settlers on the San Jacinto want Austin's colony extended to include them.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 28, 1824 - Transmitting mail.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Aug 30, 1824 - Austin's journal of campaign against Karankawas, August 30-September 7, 1824.
  • William Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 2, 1824 - Introducing George Huff, expert mechanic. Immigration.
  • William Anderson to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 4, 1824 - Emigration. Introducing George Huff.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 6, 1824 - Marriage of sister to James F. Perry. Will return to Texas alone. Note by Emily at bottom.
  • John A. Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 8, 1824 - Moving from Nacogdoches to Austin's colony. Slaves. Cotton.
  • Andrew Erwin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 11, 1824 - Tennessee. Interest in Texas. Qualities of Jared E. Groce.
  • Henry Holstein to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 11, 1824 - Impediments to emigration to Texas.
  • John P. Coles to Philip Dimmitt
    Sep 14, 1824 - Thinks prospect of the acquisition of Texas by the United States very doubtful.
  • J. Botts to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 14, 1824 - Hawkins estate. Much immigration from the Mississippi next spring.
  • William Stafford to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 16, 1824 - Immigration.
  • Miguel Arciniega to Unknown
    Sep 16, 1824 - Receipt for Government fees on land, Miguel Arciniega to Bastrop.
  • Francis P. Wall to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 16, 1824 - Great numbers going to Texas from Louisiana and Mississippi. Can land be obtained without settlement?
  • Stephen F. Austin to A. Robinson
    Sep 18, 1824 - Militia order.
  • J. Thomas to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 20, 1824 - Introducing immigrants.
  • John Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 21, 1824 - Washington County, Mo. Evil reports check emigration to Texas. Merchants opposed to anyone's moving. Truth barely reaches Red River going northward before it is "detected and stopped." Mexican Constitution good, except religious intolerance. Conditions in Missouri.
  • Martha Marple to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 29, 1824 - Administration of estate of David J. Marple.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Seth Ingram
    Sep 30, 1824 - Bill for surveying.
  • William Selkirk to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 30, 1824 - Bill for surveying.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Seth Ingram
    Sep 30, 1824 - Receipt for notes and due bills.
  • Colonists to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 30, 1824 - Petition for appointment of J. Hunter as surveyor.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Horatio Chriesman
    Oct 1, 1824 - Bill for surveying.
  • Seth Ingram to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 1, 1824 - Contract for surveying.
  • John Ruland to A. McNair and Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 3, 1824 - John Ruland to A. McNair, October 3, and A. McNair to Austin, October 8, 1824. Recommending Zadock Woods.
  • James Dill to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 7, 1824 - Judicial procedure.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 7, 1824 - Review of his trading ventures in Texas in 1822. Character of the public men.
  • A. McNair to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 8, 1824 - Introducing Capt. Joseph McCoy.
  • Mrs. G. A. Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 9, 1824 - Hawkins' estate and interest in the colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. B. Baley
    Oct 10, 1824 - Price list, October 10, 1824. [Texas.]
  • Stephen F. Austin to Seth Ingram
    Oct 11, 1824 - Surveyor's accounts.
  • J. J. Smith Jr. and Company to Unknown
    Oct 12, 1824 - Drug bill, St. Louis.
  • Robert C. Bruffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 13, 1824 - Austin's Missouri debts.
  • John P. Coles to Unknown
    Oct 21, 1824 - Board bill, Texas.
  • Bartlett Sims to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 22, 1824 - Surveying difficulties. Groce.
  • Willaim Bunaugh to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 24, 1824 - Warning him against an undesirable immigrant.
  • James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, George Huff, and Joseph Servison
    Oct 26, 1824 - Contract to build sawmill, gristmill, and cotton gin.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel Sexton and Charles Morgan
    Oct 26, 1824 - Agreement to grant land—Austin to Charles Morgan and Samuel Sexton.
  • Samuel and Elizabeth Pharr to William Pettus
    Oct 31, 1824 - Bill of sale for slaves.
  • Martin Allen to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 31, 1824 - Land. Trade.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Humphry Jackson
    Oct 31, 1824 - Commission and instructions as alcalde.
  • John P Coles to Bartlett Sims
    Oct 31, 1824 - Price list and land office currency [Nov. —, 1824].
  • Stephen F. Austin to Authorities of La Bahia
    Nov 1, 1824 - Concerning modification of treaty with Karankawa Indians.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 1, 1824 - Concerning disputes among the colonists about the amount of land granted them. Groce.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 1, 1824 - Complicated trading.
  • Jared E. Groce to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 6, 1824 - Land business.
  • James Nelson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 6, 1824 - James Nelson to Austin, November 6, 1824.
  • Elijah Allcorn to Harrison and Hopkins
    Nov 6, 1824 - Commerce.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 9, 1824 - Groce's land. McNeels immigrating from east Texas.
  • Martin Allen to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 9, 1824 - Immigration.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 10, 1824 - Complex barter. Gaines' claims for land as a member of the Gutierrez expedition. Complaints made against Austin by his colonists.
  • Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 12, 1824 - Austin's wagons have arrived to meet J. E. B. Austin and his sister.
  • Benjamin Lindsey to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 14, 1824 - Land.
  • Thomas Westall to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 14, 1824 - Immigration. Commerce.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 16, 1824 - The Hawkins estate, and Hawkins' interest in the colony.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 16, 1824 - List of members of the Legislature of Coahuila and Texas [Nov. 16 1824 (?)].
  • James Tumlinson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 17, 1824 - Land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Nov 18, 1824 - Memorandum of duties.
  • Joseph Servison to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 20, 1824 - Plans for improvements, mills, steamboats, etc.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 20, 1824 - Commerce. Return of the wagons sent by Austin to meet his mother and sister at Natchitoches.
  • George Huff to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 21, 1824 - Emigration from Mississippi.
  • William Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 21, 1824 - Emigration from Mississippi.
  • Dr. John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 21, 1824 - Claim of late Dr. Robinson against Mexican Government, which he traded to William Alexander Danlin. European news. Presidential election of 1824.
  • Churchill Fulshear to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 22, 1824 - Asking him to hire from Col. Groce a negro man.
  • George Huff to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 24, 1824 - Emigration from Mississippi. Bastrop's letter saying that Austin keeps part of the fees for land does Austin great hurt.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Andrew Robinson
    Nov 26, 1824 - Commission as captain in militia.
  • Stephen F. Austin to William S. Brown
    Nov 26, 1824 - Commission as lieutenant in militia.
  • Seth Ingram to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 27, 1824 - Dissatisfaction of settlers over inequality of land grants. Difficulty of division of land when two single men united to form a "family."
  • Boone Whiteside to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 28, 1824 - Application for land.
  • James Whiteside to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 29, 1824 - Concerning land.
  • Timothy Flint to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 29, 1824 - Asks Austin for an article, Texas and the Provincias Internas, to be used in "Recollections of ten years spent in the valley of the Mississippi."
  • P. S. Decherd to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 1, 1824 - Price list, December 1, 1824.
  • Felix H. Walker to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 3, 1824 - Contract for hire of slaves.
  • John Cooke to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 3, 1824 - Land claims. Settlers of San Jacinto glad to be included in your colony.
  • Solomon R. Bolin to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 5, 1824 - Immigration.
  • J. Thomas to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 6, 1824 - Introducing Thomas Hooper.
  • Green DeWitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 6, 1824 - Asking Austin's advice in applying for colonization contract.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 10, 1824 - State (Louisiana) and national politics. Internal improvements. Europe. Can buy up claims of Gutierrez's men if Mexican Government will recognize them.
  • A. H. Adams to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 11, 1824 - Land. Immigration.
  • R. Carpenter to James E. B. Austin
    Dec 13, 1824 - Wants work as surveyor.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 14, 1824 - The Hawkins estate.
  • John Botts to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 15, 1824 - Concerning a dispute about a horse. Sends Austin a cake of soap and a quire of paper.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Mrs. James F. Perry
    Dec 17, 1824 - Good immigration from Mississippi. "Some with a number of negroes." Hopes to gain religious toleration. Pioneer conditions.
  • John Greig to Unknown
    Dec 20, 1824 - Character certificate— Coatsworth P. Welborn.
  • John Greig to Unknown
    Dec 20, 1824 - Character certificate— Samuel C. Hirams.
  • Sylvenus Castleman to Colonists
    Dec 22, 1824 - Election returns, December 22, 1824.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Legislature
    Dec 22, 1824 - Memorial by Austin to the Legislature of Coahuila and Texas: (1) Wants copy of law concerning settlement of estates of deceased persons. (2) Law concerning debts contracted before entering colony. Thinks law should exempt them from prosecution for 12 years. (3) Law concerning deeding and conveying lands. Describes the method he has been following. (4) Asks whether English and French may be used in deeds and records. Has used Spanish consistently, but not "one in a hundred" of the colonists understands Spanish. (5) Asks how to procure sealed paper for 1825. (6) Asks instructions for punishment of thieves, robbers, etc. Position on frontier exposes settlement to rogues of both nations. (7) Argument for establishment of mail service as far as the Sabine; United States would establish a line to connect with the Mexican route. (8) Repeats request for permission to settle additional families and asks about slaves. (9) Instructions for treatment of fugitive slaves from the United States, and for the punishment of kidnappers of free negroes who bring the negroes to Texas. (10) Has Austin authority to punish counterfeiters of Louisiana bank paper who circulate it in Texas? (11) Is he authorized to establish provisional regulations if laws on certain subjects are not available? (12) Suggests appointment of superior judge and his own relief from judicial duties. (13) Toleration for Protestant preaching and worship.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Legislature
    Dec 22, 1824 - Concerning surveying and surveyors.
  • Stephen F. Austin to John McIntire
    Dec 22, 1824 - Statement of account in payment for a trip to Natchitoches.
  • J. D. Bludworth to Andrew Roberson
    Dec 22, 1824 - Bill of sale for a horse.
  • R. R. Royall to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 28, 1824 - Concerning Spanish land grants which he has bought near Nacogdoches.

• 1825 (181 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to Sheriff of the Colony
    Nov 30, 1824 - Order for arrest of Buckner.
  • David H. Holstein to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 31, 1824 - Conditions in Louisiana. Cotton prices. Great many emigrants passing through for Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to District of Bravo settlers
    Jan 1, 1825 - Changing Brazos district to Bravo. Election return.
  • Anthony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 2, 1825 - Plans for moving to Texas. House of entertainment.
  • Humphry Jackson to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 6, 1825 - Judicial procedure. Roads and improvements.
  • Francis Biggam to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 8, 1825 - Emigration from Mississippi. Transportation routes. Prejudice and falsehood delay development of Austin's colony.
  • Robert Lewis to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 9, 1825 - Difficulties of trade in northern Mexico. Indians troublesome.
  • Robert Brotherton and James McNair to Colorado District
    Jan 10, 1825 - James Cummins alcalde of Colorado district.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 11, 1825 - Judicial business. Complicated trading. Character of James Gaines.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 11, 1825 - Land transfers
  • Rawson Alley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 11, 1825 - Land business.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 12, 1825 - Land business. Trade. Economic conditions.
  • William Little to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 13, 1825 - William Little to Austin, January 13, 1825. Private land sales. Vital statistics.
  • J. Iams to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 15, 1825 - Concerning land and surveying.
  • Seth Ingram to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 16, 1825 - Concerning land and surveying.
  • James A. E. Phelps to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 16, 1825 - Fever of emigration in Mississippi and "adjoining State." Report concerning abolition of slavery has checked movement.
  • Thomas Gray to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 19, 1825 - Land.
  • Knight and White to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 22, 1825 - Concerning land and surveying
  • Thomas Gray to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 23, 1825 - Misunderstanding about the land that he desired.
  • Thomas M. Duke to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 23, 1825 - Request for certain land.
  • Rawson Alley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 29, 1825 - Surveying.
  • J. Iiams to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 29, 1825 - Asks about land for two families wishing to move from East Texas to Austin's colony. Each has about 17 slaves.
  • George Huff to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 29, 1825 - Emigration from Mississippi. Land. Mills.
  • James A. E. Phelps to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 29, 1825 - Sends garden seed.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 30, 1825 - Plans for trade with Texas and asking for information about products.
  • A. W. McClain to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 30, 1825 - Misunderstandings concerning land.
  • James Grant to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 31, 1825 - Land.
  • George Robinson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 2, 1825 - Land.
  • Thomas Hooper to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 2, 1825 - Emigration from Louisiana.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Governor of Coahuila and Texas
    Feb 4, 1825 - Has filled contract for 300 families. Many others entering Texas, but, as he has no authority to grant them land in his colony, they settle on the Trinity and the Neches. No municipal organization there, and this enables a few criminals and turbulent characters to cause great trouble. Suggests organization of local government there as the settlers request, and asks for permit to settle 300 additional families in his colony. Sends map of Galveston Bay.
  • James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 14, 1825 - Business. Presidental election. Family news.
  • William Anderson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 15, 1825 - Land.
  • Juan Martin de Beramendi to Stephen F. Austin et al
    Feb 15, 1825 - Ordering the arrest of a Frenchman, Andrew Valentine, for horse stealing.
  • H. Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 15, 1825 - Introducing Ira Ingram.
  • Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 15, 1825 - Great interest in Texas, but emigration checked by uncertainty on several points: (1) Will freedom of worship be winked at? (2) Are slaves safe? Can they be held as "working servants"? (3) Character of the soil? Climate? Navigation? etc., etc. Political news of United States and of Europe.
  • P. S. Slocum to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 20, 1825 - Political news, State and National. Adams will probably be elected President.
  • Kinchen Holliman to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 21, 1825 - Hard times delay his moving to Texas.
  • H. Connell to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 26, 1825 - Emigration to Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James Holloway
    Feb 27, 1825 - Receipt for $40 for freighting.
  • William Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 28, 1825 - Emigration. Adams elected president.
  • H. Connell to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 1, 1825 - Intentions to move to Texas.
  • William Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 1, 1825 - Introducing William P. Perkins.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 3, 1825 - Concerning land.
  • Thomas Darle to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 5, 1825 - Concerning land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Mar 5, 1825 - Concerning Land Office money.
  • Thomas Westall to Jared E. Groce
    Mar 5, 1825 - Commerce.
  • Isaac C. Oglem to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 9, 1825 - Proposal to build gins, saw mills, etc.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Mar 10, 1825 - Commerce. Biographical.
  • Jas E. B. Austin to Unknown
    Mar 15, 1825 - Price of powder.
  • William Brenaugh to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 19, 1825 - Wants land. Has 12 negroes.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 21, 1825 - Adams elected President. Rumors of treaty with Mexico annexing Texas to the United States.
  • John S. Wills to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 22, 1825 - Inquiries about opportunities for professional men. Rumors of assimilation of Mexico by the United States.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 26, 1825 - Land business.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Horatio Chriesman
    Apr 1, 1825 - Order to go with a force of militia to arrest Andrew Valentine and others at the house of Sartuche on Trinity River
  • Humphrey Jackson to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 3, 1825 - Judicial procedure in the case of the schooner Mary. The settlers east of San Jacinto wish to remain in Austin's colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Governor Rafael Gonzales
    Apr 4, 1825 - First contract for 300 families filled. Three hundred more anxious to come. Many petitions from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Some already arrived, and some on the road. Has expelled some bad characters from the colony, and they have spread damaging reports about the colony. Government will not be deceived. Petition for permit to settle 500 additional families. Argument: (1) The 300 families already settled too weak for adequate defense against Indians—need reinforcements; (2) vacant lands between settlers in his colony should be distributed by himself to avoid conflicting claims; (3) if the port of Galveston is opened, the settlers can not get full advantage from it without additional colonists;(4) the country can only be enriched by foreign trade, and must have more population in order to produce enough commerce to attract foreigners. Suggests that new settlers be allowed to bring slaves and keep them and their descendants as slaves. Otherwise the immigrants will be confined to the poorest class and development of the province will be much delayed.
  • Mrs. Emily Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 10, 1825 - Biographical.
  • Robert Lewis to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 11, 1825 - Trade and transportation from New Orleans.
  • John K. Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 12, 1825 - Agreement to sell land.
  • Aylett C. Buckner to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 20, 1825 - Thinks Austin is treating him unfairly in distribution of land. Recites his claims and makes a strong case.
  • Dr. John Sibey to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 20, 1825 - Congress taking steps to open a road from St. Louis to Santa Fé. Attention also to improvements of navigation of Red River, which will divert Santa Fe trade to this route. Cotton trade. Egyptian crop has failed England and created strong demand. Great South American trade from United States. Political news.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 21, 1825 - Introducing [James] Kerr, who is going to Texas with all his family, white and black.
  • Dr. John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 22, 1825 - Medical advice.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Berry and Battle Dr.
    Apr 30, 1825 - Bill for carpentering.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 30, 1825 - Regulations for immigrants. (1) Report intentions and file character certificate on arrival. (2) Get permission to select land. (3) Arrange to pay certain fees, including $60 to the empresario for each league.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 30, 1825 - Payments to be made for land by colonists.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily Perry
    Apr 30, 1825 - New contract to settle 500 families. Authority to sue for Missouri and Arkansas property.
  • Stephen F Austin to Warren Buford
    Apr 30, 1825 - Summary of the colonization law and other terms of settlement.
  • William Blanks to Stephen F. Austin
    May 1, 1825 - Fear of contest over his land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to People of the Colony
    May 1, 1825 - Militia election proclamation [about May 1, 1825?].
  • Sam Sexton to Stephen F. Austin
    May 9, 1825 - Concerning land for Sexton and Morgan.
  • Governor H. Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    May 9, 1825 - Concerning recovery of 10 African negroes stolen from Alabama while under adjudication of Federal district court.
  • Martin Allen to Stephen F. Austin
    May 12, 1825 - Concerning land.
  • Robert Leftwich or Haden Edwards to Stephen F. Austin
    May 12, 1825 - Grant finally obtained. Suggests agreement among empresarios concerning local government and price of land. Bastrop's fidelity and efficiency.
  • Jacob Betts to Stephen F. Austin
    May 13, 1825 - Very angry and disappointed over his allotment of land.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    May 13, 1825 - Concerning a stolen negro.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    May 16, 1825 - Deposition of Wm. Pryor concerning a stolen slave.
  • William Pettus to R R Royall and Austin
    May 16, 1825 - Deed of trust to secure lien on slaves.
  • John Clark to Stephen F. Austin
    May 24, 1825 - Has some of Austin's property which he left in Arkansas. Asks about trade to Texas.
  • R M Carwright to Stephen F Austin
    May 25, 1825 - Asking instructions for procedure in selling property under an execution. Judiciary.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F Austin
    May 27, 1825 - Shipping Austin's books. Cotton now 35 cents a pound. Groce should gin and sell.
  • William Kingheloe to Stephen F Austin
    May 30, 1825 - Angry reply to letter from Austin taking him to task for misstatement concerning land.
  • John Ingram to Stephen F Austin
    May 31, 1825 - Land.
  • Isaac Mathews to Stephen F Austin
    May 31, 1825 - Traded a horse for 640 acres of land. Wants title.
  • P S le Hicks to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 2, 1825 - Asks what provision Government has made for granting land to participants in revolutionary struggles.
  • J E B Austin to Emily Perry
    Jun 3, 1825 - Hopeful condition of Province. Austin's plans. Priest coming to organize a church.
  • Benjamin Carrico to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 3, 1825 - Statement of facts in case of the schooner Mary. Judicial procedure. Commerce.
  • Benjamin Carrico to W B Allen
    Jun 3, 1825 - Power of attorney to act in case of schooner Mary.
  • Martin F Maher to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 4, 1825 - Administration of estate of David J. Marple.
  • Martin F Maher and Company to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 4, 1825 - Authority of Mathew Adams to settle estate of David J. Marple.
  • Thomas Hooper to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 4, 1825 - Land.
  • Stephen F Austin to Rafael Gonzales
    Jun 4, 1825 - Accepting conditions of contract to settle 300 additional families.
  • Stephen F Austin to Governor Rafael Gonzales
    Jun 4, 1825 - Describing boundaries of his colonies.
  • Cartwright to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 5, 1825 - The case of the schooner Mary. Commerce.
  • John P Coles to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 6, 1825 - Transmitting census.
  • Hamiton N Yett and Alexr Calvit to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 6, 1825 - Note for payment of dues on land.
  • Stephen F Austin to Inhabitants of Colony
    Jun 7, 1825 - Explains his authority under the Government, declares that he is willing to have a public investigation of his acts under this authority and has asked for one, but that the procedure of Buckner is illegal and harmful to the colony. Therefore he has ordered his arrest fortrial at Bexar. Documents to support his statements.
  • Stephen F Austin to Sheriff of Colony
    Jun 7, 1825 - To testify concerning seditious conduct of Buckner.
  • Stephen F Austin to Horace Chrisman
    Jun 7, 1825 - Twenty men to be on guard during investigation of Buckner.
  • Amy White to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 7, 1825 - Conflict of surveys.
  • Aylett C Buckner to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 10, 1825 - For the good of the colony suggests a referendum.
  • William and Andrew Rabb to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 10, 1825 - Concerning the Buckner case.
  • Jared E Groce to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 11, 1825 - Indorsing action in the Buckner case.
  • Stephen F Austin to James Cummins
    Jun 13, 1825 - Announcing settlement of the Buckner case.
  • Philip T Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 19, 1825 - Commerce.
  • David W Price to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 25, 1825 - Sale of cattle. Specie payment.
  • Morgan A Heard to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 26, 1825 - Concerning establishment of a printing press at San Felipe.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mrs John Hall
    Jun 26, 1825 - Judicial procedure.
  • J Child to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 26, 1825 - Rapid emigration from Mississippi to Texas.
  • Jacob Betts to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 27, 1825 - Apology for letter of May 13.
  • R C Langdon to Francis Keller
    Jun 28, 1825 - Wants to establish a press and publish a paper in Texas. It would do much to counteract false reports in Ohio and Kentucky.
  • Geo Huff to John Austin
    Jul 3, 1825 - George Huff to John Austin, July 3, 1825.
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 6, 1825 - Has been accused of connection with Andrew Valentine, horse thief.
  • John Carr/ John Strowl to John Sprowl/ J T Gross
    Jul 11, 1825 - Introducing Doctor Le Hicks. Sprowl transmits letter to Austin, July 13.
  • James Barnett to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 13, 1825 - Asking whether Mexican Government will repay advances which he made to Trespalacios in 1820.
  • Robert Lewis, Stephen F Austin, Jose Antonio Saucedo to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 16, 1825 - Bill and drafts.
  • Robert Lewis, Stephen F Austin, Jose Antonio Saucedo to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 16, 1825 - Bill and drafts.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Jul 18, 1825 - Austin's deposition in the case of Groce v. Keep.
  • Keep, Groce, Stephen F Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 19, 1825 - Procedure in a maritime insurance case. Keep and Groce. Trade with New Orleans.
  • Jared D Groce to Hyde and Merit
    Jul 19, 1825 - Dr. Imla Keep has abused his confidence, deceived Hyde and Groce, buying goods on credit and charging same to Groce.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 20, 1825 - Concerning cotton trade between Texas and New Orleans.
  • James Grant to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 24, 1825 - Trade with Mexico.
  • P Powell to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 30, 1825 - Concerning land.
  • Aylett C Buckner to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 10, 1825 - Desiring Austin's good offices in a dispute with James Cummins.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 13, 1825 - Slave stealing. Outlaws or the eastern frontier. Organization to suppress them.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 13, 1825 - Concerning a Negro stolen from Louisiana.
  • Morgan A Heard to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 14, 1825 - Introducing Robert Gillespie of Alabama.
  • Alexander Calvit to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 16, 1825 - Concerning land.
  • J E B Austin to Emily Perry
    Aug 17, 1825 - J. E. B. Austin to Mrs. Emily Perry.
  • Stephen F Austin to J B Bailey
    Aug 17, 1825 - Concerning horse trading.
  • Richard R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1825 - His report of Texas has caused great excitement and men of character and large estates are considering emigration. Asks particularly about status of slavery and religious freedom. False reports circulating about conditions in Texas.
  • J B Bailey to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1825 - Commerce. Concerning contract with a Spaniard.
  • Andrew Erwin to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 29, 1825 - Leftwich and the affairs of the Nashville Company, stock of which is selling at about 100 per cent advance. Concerning the business misfortunes of A. Erwin, Groce & Co.; and the character of Groce.
  • Joshua Marsh to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 4, 1825 - Concerning collections of debt. Status of slavery in Texas.
  • Laurence Richard Kenny to John P Coles
    Sep 6, 1825 - Concerning a deed.
  • Stephen F Austin to Laurence Richard Kenny
    Sep 6, 1825 - Concerning the dispute that Kenny is having with Coles about deed.
  • Laurence Richard Kenny to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 6, 1825 - Concerning deed which Austin is witholding.
  • Aylett C Buckner to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 7, 1825 - Asks whether military services in Gutierrez expedition or with Mina entitle one to preference in selection of land. Designates 2 leagues that he wants.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mateo Ahumada
    Sep 8, 1825 - Concerning hostilities of Comanches and poor preparation of the colonists for war.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mateo Ahumada
    Sep 10, 1825 - Concerning plan of procedure against Comanches and their allies. Austin's desire to maintain neutrality. Karankawa hostilities resumed.
  • John R. Harris to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 15, 1825 - Concerning boats which Austin desires.
  • Stephen F. Austin to B. W. Edwards
    Sep 15, 1825 - Interpretation of the colonization law. Analysis of his difficulties as empresario.
  • Sep 21, 1825 - Administration of estate of Samuel Dixon
  • John H. Fowler to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 22, 1825 - Asks help in apprehending a swindler. Choctaws are shortly to possess our country, and large number of settlers will emigrate to Texas.
  • John H. Folwer, Jr. to Unknown
    Sep 22, 1825 - Affidavit concerning forgery
  • William P. Perkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 27, 1825 - Asks concerning method of holding his claims
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Sep 28, 1825 - Referendum on war with Comanches, Wacoes, and Tahuacanas. His own views are in favor of neutrality if it can be maintained, awaiting settlement of Robertson's and DeWitt's colonies.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 29, 1825 - Concerning a disputed land title.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 29, 1825 - Transmitting census.
  • J. Erwin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 30, 1825 - Character of Jared E. Groce, and the business of Erwin, Groce & Co. in the United States.
  • Humphrey Jackson to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 30, 1825 - Concerning judicial business as alcalde. Case of the Schooner Mary.
  • Benjamin W. Edwards to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 1, 1825 - Answering Austin's of September 15. Plans for colonizing his brother's grant. Austin's difficulties clue to ignorance of human nature.
  • Thomas B. Bell, et al. to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 3, 1825 - Request to treat with Karankawa(?)Indians.
  • John G. Purnell to Richard Fields
    Oct 4, 1825 - Exhorts Fields to remain at peace with Mexican nation and American settlers.
  • Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 12, 1825 - Concerning settlement of the old business of Austin & Bryan in Arkansas.
  • Robert Lewis to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 13, 1825 - Trade with Mexico. George Nixon against Austin.
  • William A. Sheldon to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 15, 1825 - Asks information concerning terms of settlement, conditions of cotton culture, etc. Some cotton trade already between Texas and New Orleans.
  • James Norton to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 15, 1825 - Intention to move to Texas. Abusive publications against Austin.
  • F. H. Rankin to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 16, 1825 - Land.
  • N. Rightor to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 20, 1825 - Inquires about Texas. Conditions in Arkansas.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 22, 1825 - Land business.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Oct 22, 1825 - Crop conditions. Business in Arkansas. Biographical.
  • James E. B. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Oct 28, 1825 - Improvements in Texas. Crop conditions. Efforts of the Arkansas Gazette to injure the colony.
  • Aylett C. Buckner to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 2, 1825 - Concerning land disputes, and empresario's difficulties.
  • F. Durcy to François Grapp
    Nov 10, 1825 - Urging him to use his great influence with Richard Fields and the savages to dissuade them from attacking the colonists in Texas.
  • James E. B. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Nov 10, 1825 - Biographical. Business education recommended.
  • John Randon to Unknown
    Nov 14, 1825 - Contract to hire slaves to J. E. B. Austin.
  • Robert Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 18, 1825 - Concerning slaves.
  • David M. McCormick to Samuel M. Williams
    Nov 21, 1825 - Local barter.
  • James E. B. Austin and John Austin to Unknown
    Nov 22, 1825 - Articles of partnership. James E. B. Austin and John Austin to build and operate a cotton gin.
  • George S. Pentacost to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 25, 1825 - Personal business.
  • George Y Bright to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 26, 1825 - Commerce New Orleans to Texas.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 28, 1825 - Price List
  • M. Wilkinson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 29, 1825 - Introducing John Mathews, the "numeriousness" of whose family takes him to Texas.
  • George Orr to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 1, 1825 - Asks for translation of colonization law.
  • John McArthur to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 6, 1825 - Introducing John Mathews.
  • Emily M. Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 18, 1825 - Biographical.
  • Benjamin Lindsey to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 20, 1825 - Land. Emigration.
  • John Smith to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 25, 1825 - Representing friends in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Wants information concerning commercial privileges, religious toleration, and oath of allegiance.
  • H. Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 29, 1825 - Concerning depredations in Louisiana of banditti on the Sabine who steal horses and slaves and take refuge in Texas.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Dec 31, 1825 - Census report, District of Colorado.

• 1826 (170 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to Moses Morrison, et al.
    Jan 4, 1826 - Appointment and instructions as election judges.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Alcalde of San Felipe
    Jan 4, 1826 - Order for archives.
  • John P Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 7, 1826 - Concerning a guardianship. Indian relations.
  • Haden Edwards to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 9, 1826 - Difficulty with settlers in east Texas.
  • John McGaffey to Government of the Province of Texas
    Jan 10, 1826 - Petition for permit to establish a road through the Neches bottom and a ferry across the river.
  • Alexander Calvit to Unknown
    Jan 11, 1826 - Certain property belongs to his wife and is not subject to execution.
  • Bartlett Sims to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 14, 1826 - Wishing to borrow a compass. Colonization.
  • John McGaffey to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 15, 1826 - Asking Austin to support his petition for permit to establish ferry on the Neches.
  • A. G. Wavell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 17, 1826 - Authorizing B. R. Milam to settle with Austin.
  • John Castleman to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 17, 1826 - Depredation of Wacoes.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jan 18, 1826 - Statement of receipts from stamp tax.
  • Stephen F. Austin to McCormick
    Jan 21, 1826 - Order for corn subscribed to pay salary of Deputy in Congress.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 26, 1826 - Introducing William Haydon.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Jan 28, 1826 - Biographical.
  • D. Crozer to James E. B. Austin
    Feb 9, 1826 - D. Crozer to James E. B. Austin.
  • W. Christy to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 10, 1826 - Introducing G. W. Hemes. Conditions in St. Louis.
  • George Shannon to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 16, 1826 - Introducing William Haydon and Jacob Fry.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 17, 1826 - Introducing William Lafaughn.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 18, 1826 - Mrs. Hawkins has received offer for her interest in Austin's colony. Asks advice. Interest of Kentucky in the colony.
  • Horatio Reynolds to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 20, 1826 - Receipt for wages.
  • William Vince to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 20, 1826 - Bill and Receipt.
  • R. R. Royall to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 21, 1826 - Dangers of travel. Texan interest in Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
  • Ireston C. Devan to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 24, 1826 - Wants clerical employment.
  • Leonidas W. Baker to James E. B. Austin
    Feb 26, 1826 - Inquiry concerning Texas.
  • James E. B. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Feb 28, 1826 - Biographical. Rapid immigration.
  • Haden Edwards to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 28, 1826 - Explanation of friction with inhabitants of east Texas.
  • Daniel E. Bayles to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 2, 1826 - Receipt for wages.
  • Stephen F. Ausin to Raleigh
    Mar 7, 1826 - Statement of account.
  • Green De Witt to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 9, 1826 - Introducing immigrants.
  • Stephen F. Austin to George Orr
    Mar 10, 1826 - Advice to avoid conflict with Mexican authorities.
  • Armistead Moore to Stephen F. Austin, et al.
    Mar 15, 1826 - Texan interest in Kentucky.
  • John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 15, 1826 - Inquiry concerning Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Mar 18, 1826 - Examination of a contest between one Grey and Martin De Leon. Judicial procedure, and protest against arbitrary interference of executive authority.
  • Louisiana Advertiser to Stephen F. Austion
    Mar 18, 1826 - Receipt for subscription.
  • Walter C. White to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 20, 1826 - Statement of account.
  • Imla Keep, et. al. to Unknown
    Mar 20, 1826 - Depositions and schedule of debts in the case of the bankruptcy of Dr. Imla Keep
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 6, 1826 - Asking instructions concerning juristiction in Robertson's colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Mateo Ahumada
    Apr 6, 1826 - Quoting a report of April 4, by Capt. Ross of the destruction of a party of marauding Tahuacanos.
  • James Small to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 6, 1826 - Deposition concerning loss of $20.
  • Robert Desha to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 10, 1826 - Introducing travelers.
  • Jesse Thompson to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 17, 1826 - Decline of price of cotton.
  • Stpehen F. Austin to Captian Richard Fields, other chiefs and warriors of the Cherokee Nation
    Apr 24, 1826 - Asking cooperation and outlining plan for campaign against Waco and Tahuacano Indians. Austin's relations with Shawnees in Missouri.
  • William S. Hall to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 27, 1826 - Advice concerning Indian campaign
  • C. Dyer,David Hamilton, William Spence, Joseph Newman, Nicholas Whitehead, John Clark, Thomas J. Rabb, Charles Henderson, Moses Windham, William Luce, Alexander Brown, ANdrew Rabb, John Ingram, Gabriel Straw Snyder, Andrew Rabb to Unknown
    Apr 27, 1826 - Affidavits concerning an attack on Tonkaway Indians.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 28, 1826 - Minutes of a militia meeting [about Apr. 28, 1826?].
  • Juan Francicso Buchetti to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 29, 1826 - Instructing Austin to make preparation for his residence in the colony as priest. Reports are that there are few Catholics in the colony and that Austin does not require certificates from his colonists showing that they are Catholics.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 30, 1826 - Roster of a detachment of militia, May 18, 1826
  • Stephen F. Austin to W. S. Hall?
    Apr 30, 1826 - Reprimanding him for carelessness in executing orders to press equipment for Indian campaign.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Militiamen
    May 1, 1826 - Address urging discipline and obedience during campaign against Waco and Tahuacano Indians.
  • Colonel Scriggins to William Pettus
    May 1, 1826 - Price list.
  • John Roe to Stephen F. Austin
    May 5, 1826 - Order for sum due for services with Indians.
  • L. R. Kenney to Stephen F. Austin
    May 5, 1826 - Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Cherokee Chiefs
    May 8, 1826 - Withdrawing plans for war against Waco and Tahuacano Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Ahumada
    May 8, 1826 - Acknowledging receipt of order of May 4, and giving reasons for carrying out previous plans for war on the Wacoes, Tahuacanos, and Tahuiasea
  • Stpehen F. Austin to People of Colony
    May 8, 1826 - Order for sheriff's sale.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    May 10, 1826 - Costs of court in case of Keep v. Groce.
  • Robert Lewis to Stephen F. Austin
    May 12, 1826 - His disputes with the comisario of Santa Rosa. Prospect of trade between north Mexican States and Texas. Bastrop.
  • James Grant to Stephen F. Austin
    May 13, 1826 - One George Nixon is trying to discredit Austin with certain Mexican authorities.
  • James J. Ross to Stephen F. Austin
    May 13, 1826 - Report of an expedition against Waco Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. J. Ross and A. C. Buckner
    May 13, 1826 - Instructions for expedition against Indians.
  • Bartlett Sims to Stephen F. Austin
    May 14, 1826 - Report of a scouting expedition after Indians.
  • Samuel R. Ober to Stephen F. Austin
    May 16, 1826 - Asking Austin to assume and pay a note of Moses Austin's.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Mateo Ahumada
    May 18, 1826 - Willingness of the Cherokees to join in war on Tahuacanos, Wacoes, and other tribes. Reports of hostile preparations. Conditions of militia service.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    May 19, 1826 - Report on Indian relations. Building forts on the frontier. Trial of important case by a jury.
  • J. Blair to Stephen F. Austin
    May 20, 1826 - Offering services in fortification of coast.
  • J. Blair to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1826 - Asking Austin to transmit certain documents to the general government.
  • William Harris to Stephen F. Austin
    May 22, 1826 - Judicial procedure. Economic conditions.
  • S. A. Anderson to Stephen F. Austin
    May 28, 1826 - Payments for land. Indians.
  • James Norton to Stephen F. Austin
    May 29, 1826 - Interest in Texas. Commerce and shipping.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Governor of Coahuila and Texas
    Jun 5, 1826 - Asking permision to settle coast lands.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 9, 1826 - Concerning an elopement.
  • John P. Coles to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 12, 1826 - Unfavorable opinion of Bartlett Sims; unfit for Indian fighting.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jun 14, 1826 - Militia report for Austin's colony, June 14, 1826.
  • J.E.B. Austin and Stephen F. Austin to Emily M Perry
    Jun 15, 1826 - Biographical. Growth of colony.
  • Asa Mitchell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 18, 1826 - Commerce. Manufacture of salt.
  • Samuel Norris to general public
    Jun 27, 1826 - Asking assistance for mail rider.
  • Jose Antonio Saucedo to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 28, 1826 - Quoting letter from governor concerning tobacco monopoly, and forbidding introduction of tobacco from Austin's colony to the interior.
  • John Bradley to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 30, 1826 - Announcing settlement on certain land.
  • Joseph Maria D. Carbajal to Carbajal's Mother
    Jul 2, 1826 - Experiences in Kentucky after leaving San Antonio, Tex.
  • Thomas Jamison to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 3, 1826 - Misunderstanding concerning division of land.
  • Ellis H. Bean to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 5, 1826 - Advising Austin to evade constitutional liberation of slaves by converting them into indented servants.
  • A. Carnahan to Unknown
    Jul 6, 1826 - Account and price list.
  • Stephen F. Austin to General Public
    Jul 6, 1826 - Calling election of delegates to revise judiciary system and to frame tax regulations.
  • William S. Hall to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 8, 1826 - Asking information concerning election of militia officers.
  • Bartlett Simms to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 10, 1826 - Applying for certain land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Jul 14, 1826 - Movements of various Indians.
  • S. C. Hirams to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 15, 1826 - Concerning building a house for Austin.
  • William Laughlin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 15, 1826 - Judicial procedure. Resistance to an officer.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 15, 1826 - Indian hostilities.
  • Samuel C. Hirams to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 16, 1826 - Concerning house building.
  • James Hope to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 17, 1826 - Trade, currency, and Indians.
  • WIlliam Laughlin to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 17, 1826 - Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Jul 17, 1826 - Reporting attack on Gonzales by Comanche and Tahuacano Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Jul 17, 1826 - Asks instructions concerning procedure for legal separation of husband and wife.
  • Nicholas Whitehead to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 18, 1826 - Wishes to buy certain land, paying in cotton and tobacco.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 18, 1826 - Indian hostilities.
  • John Foster to Unkown
    Jul 18, 1826 - John Foster's affidavit concerning counterfeit money.
  • John A. Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 19, 1826 - Maladministration of government in east Texas.
  • B. W. Edwards to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 21, 1826 - Describing abuse of justice at Nacogdoches and persecution and misrepresentation of his brother, Haden Edwards.
  • B. J. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 22, 1826 - Turbulence at Nacogdoches. Asks Austin to indorse his request for permission to organize a volunteer company for protection against Indians
  • T. Farelly to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 22, 1826 - Asking assistance in collecting debt from one Peter Tyler. Enclosures.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 30, 1826 - People forced to move because of Indian hostilities.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 31, 1826 - Must abandon settlements on the frontier because of Indian hostility.
  • H. H. League, James C. Ludlow, Elias Wightman, Richard Matson. to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 2, 1826 - HPetition for permit to establish a town on the Colorado River and Matagorda Bay.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Aug 3, 1826 - Deposition concerning character of Peter Ellis Bean.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 6, 1826 - Concerning his and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins's claims. Active emigration from Kentucky to Texas.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 8, 1826 - Friction with Martin De Leon.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Aug 11, 1826 - Forwarding with mild indorsement B. J. Thompson's request for permission to form a company of volunteers.
  • Jesse Thompson and J. C. Payton to John Sprowl
    Aug 11, 1826 - Distress at prospect of abolition of slavery. Intention to hasten back to the united States. Trouble in Edwards's colony.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Aug 14, 1826 - Informing him of the calling of meeting of representatives to concert plans of defense and offense against Indians.
  • John Ingram to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 16, 1826 - Application for land.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 18, 1826 - Report on topography at mouth of Lavaca River.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Emily M. Perry
    Aug 21, 1826 - Conditions in the colony—Indians, crops, slavery, biographical.
  • James Gaines to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 21, 1826 - Inquiries concerning disturbing rumors. Slavery.
  • James E. Brown Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 23, 1826 - Authorities at San Antonio have made strong protest against abolition of slavery- Feels sure that slaves of the first colony will be safe. Valuable services of Bastrop in representing interests of Texas. Much regret at union with Coahuila. Saucedo approves collection of fee from colonists to reimburse you for labor and expense. Other matters.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 23, 1826 - Excesses of Martin De Leon. Saucedo favors cordial relations with the Cherokees.
  • Elias R. Wightman to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 23, 1826 - Application for town site.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 25, 1826 - Asking information concerning the government.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Aug 28, 1826 - Asking approval of a plan formulated by a local convention for maintaining a standing militia force on frontier.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colony
    Aug 28, 1826 - Calling an election.
  • Green DeWitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 3, 1826 - Borrowing tools.
  • Green DeWitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 3, 1826 - Indians. Transportation. Colony affairs.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 3, 1826 - Bastrop. Slavery.
  • James Gaines and J. E. B. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Sep 5, 1826 - Reporting turbulence at Nacogdoches and accusing Austin of disloyalty to the Government.
  • Samuel Norris to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 5, 1826 - Defending James Gaines and accusing Austin of violation of legal regulations.
  • Alexander Curcier to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 5, 1826 - Loss of a cavallada of mules and horses. Requesting Austin's assistance in recovering them from Tahuacanos and Wacoes.
  • Littleberry Hawkins to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 6, 1826 - Publishes description of Texas in Kentucky papers. Interest in Texas. Santa Fé trade.
  • Samuel C. Hirams to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 8, 1826 - Building for Austin.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Sep 11, 1826 - Discouragement of the colonists over uncertainty concerning slavery. Indians.
  • Stephen Holmes to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 12, 1826 - Asking assistance in collection of debt.
  • D. W. Smith to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 12, 1826 - Application for land.
  • John Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 13, 1826 - Asking for ginning supplies and other supplies.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 15, 1826 - General news of the United States and Europe.
  • Samuel C. Hirams to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 16, 1826 - Introducing F. W. Johnson
  • Nicholas Clopper to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 16, 1826 - Judicial procedure. Suit for debt. Enclosures.
  • James Cummins to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 19, 1826 - Lost horse.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 20, 1826 - Immigration from Tennessee.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 23, 1826 - Constitution will exclude slavery, but slaves of the first colony will be safe. Legislature hostile. Bastrop's services to Texas.
  • George Orr to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 28, 1826 - Asking for titles to land.
  • John Iiams to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 30, 1826 - Misunderstanding concerning survey. Austin's reply.
  • F. W. Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 1, 1826 - Application for employment.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Humphry Fullerton, General
    Oct 2, 1826 - Immigration. Swiss colonists. Slavery. Constitution.
  • Samuel Norris to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 3, 1826 - Conditions in east Texas.
  • J. L Phillips to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 5, 1826 - Deposition.
  • John McNeel to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 9, 1826 - Delay in payment of dues.
  • J.E.B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 10, 1826 - Leaving Saltillo. Favorable attitude of legislature toward slavery. Friends of the colony.
  • J. L. Dumanday to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 15, 1826 - Concerning recovery of oxen stolen by Indians.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 20, 1826 - Experiences in Mexico. Questions concerning trade with Texas. Demand for live oak.
  • Enoch Brenson to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 23, 1826 - Judicial procedure.
  • Samuel C. Hirams to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 23, 1826 - Concerning building.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 31, 1826 - Horse trading in Mexico. Political gossip.
  • Benjamin Deckerd to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 31, 1826 - Land business.
  • John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 1, 1826 - Introducing Benjamin F. Foster.
  • Alexander Hodge to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 1, 1826 - Application for land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Baron de Bastrop
    Nov 3, 1826 - Suggestions for legislation—judicial system, digest of laws, sub-political chief, recording titles, land fees, appointment of commissioners to extend titles,
  • Felix Robertson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 5, 1826 - Texan emigration from Tennessee.
  • William Carroll to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 5, 1826 - Introducing B. F. Foster.
  • John Sprowl to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 5, 1826 - Character of James Gaines.
  • James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 5, 1826 - Title to Mine a Burton tract. Biographical.
  • Robert Desha to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 6, 1826 - Introducing B. F. Foster.
  • J. C. Payton to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 6, 1826 - Application for land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Ayuntamiento of Bexar
    Nov 7, 1826 - Interpretation of law exempting colonists from tariff duties.
  • Arthur McCormick, John R. Harris to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 9, 1826 - Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Nov 10, 1826 - Depositions concerning counterfeit gold piece
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 11, 1826 - Troubles of DeWitt's colonists with Martin De Leon.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 12, 1826 - Trouble with De Leon.
  • Horatio Chriesman to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 13, 1826 - Delay in surveying due to sickness.
  • Joseph W. Brown to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 14, 1826 - Inquiries concerning constable's fees.
  • Henry W. Munson to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 15, 1826 - Describing boundaries of Atascosito district.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Saucedo
    Nov 21, 1826 - Explaining purpose of his memorial to ayuntamiento of Bexar of November 7.

• 1827 (90 letters)

  • Unknown to Unknown
    Nov 30, 1826 - Austin's toast on promulgation of State constitution.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Dillard
    Nov 30, 1826 - Price list.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Gilbert
    Nov 30, 1826 - Austin in account with Preston Gilbert.
  • Burril J. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 3, 1827 - Seeking Austin's intervention for pardon.
  • John A. Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 7, 1827 - Repulse of insurgents. Francis Biggam to Austin, February 13, 1827. Disquieting reports from Texas.
  • Francis Biggam to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 13, 1827 - Disquieting reports from Texas.
  • James Hope to J. E. B. Austin
    Feb 16, 1827 - Asking for garden seed from Mexico.
  • Burril J. Thompson to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 17, 1827 - Conditions at Nacogdoches which caused the uprising there. Desires to make his peace and return.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 18, 1827 - Political news. English designs on Cuba.
  • Mateo Ahumada to Jess Thompson
    Feb 22, 1827 - Bill for military transportation.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Mrs. E. M. Perry
    Feb 23, 1827 - Fears effect of the Fredonian rebellion upon immigration. Report of sale of Texas to United States. This is certain in future if not already accomplished.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 24, 1827 - Property seized by De Leon.
  • James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 26, 1827 - Movements of Indians.
  • J. Tate to Stephen F. Austin
    Feb 27, 1827 - Proposal to establish a sugar mill in return for land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Jose Antonio Navarro
    Feb 27, 1827 - Buying certain merchandise for Navarro.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel Williams
    Mar 4, 1827 - Fredonian rebellion.
  • Paul Dimmitt to Samuel Williams
    Mar 6, 1827 - Collection of a note.
  • Felix Robertson to Stepehn F. Austin
    Mar 8, 1827 - Asking assistance for Nashville company. Prospects of great emigration to Texas.
  • William Scott to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 10, 1827 - Judicial procedure.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 12, 1827 - Report that United States has acquired part of Texas. British designs on Cuba.
  • M. Slocum to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 13, 1827 - Disclaiming responsibility for statements which he has published in his paper.
  • M. Slocum to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 27, 1827 - Disapproval of the insurgents. Purchase of Texas.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 28, 1827 - Performance of certain commissions.
  • Ben Milam to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 30, 1827 - Distressed at exclusion of slavery and at the admission of the Shawnee Indians.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Alexenander Calvit
    Mar 31, 1827 - Bill and price list.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 1, 1827 - Assistance for the Robertson colony.
  • William Bloodgood to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 4, 1827 - Land troubles.
  • Thomas Corwin to Ira Lewis
    Apr 7, 1827 - Collection of debt.
  • J. Hunter to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 12, 1827 - Judicial procedure.
  • W. Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 12, 1827 - Land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to General Public
    Apr 12, 1827 - Election notice.
  • Green DeWitt to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 13, 1827 - Movements of Karankawa Indians.
  • John R. Harris to Stephen F. Austin
    Apr 15, 1827 - Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to General Public
    Apr 16, 1827 - Closing business of first colony. Land fees.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Apr 18, 1827 - Receipt for goods.
  • Jose Antonio Saucedo [?] to Inhabitants of Pecan Point
    Apr 19, 1827 - Advice concerning local government and relations to United States.
  • J. H. Polley to Unknown
    Apr 28, 1827 - Receipt for two notes. Commerce.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Captain Dillard
    May 1, 1827 - Land.
  • Antony R. Clarke to Stephen F. Austin
    May 4, 1827 - Land and trade.
  • A. Dilliar to Stephen F. Austin
    May 4, 1827 - Commerce.
  • Samuel T. Angier to Stephen F. Austin
    May 7, 1827 - Land.
  • Freeman Pettus to Unknown
    May 21, 1827 - Judicial procedure.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. C. Peyton
    May 23, 1827 - Commerce.
  • George Orr to Stephen F. Austin
    May 23, 1827 - Concerning theft of horses.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Mrs. E. M. Perry
    May 24, 1827 - Austin's part in putting down rebellion. Immigration from Ohio. Slavery.
  • Stephen F. Austin to James R. Perry
    May 26, 1827 - Cost of travel. Slavery. Immigration.
  • J. E. B. Austin to Unknown
    May 26, 1827 - Contract to made a deed.
  • Samuel Bridge to Stephen F. Austin
    May 29, 1827 - Influence of Indian wars on emigration. Introducing R. M. Williamson.
  • Tacitus Clay to Stephen F. Austin
    May 31, 1827 - Land. Scarcity of writing materials.
  • Hanson Alsbury to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 1, 1827 - Reputation of colony rapidly increasing in the United States. Jackson-Adams campaign distressing the country.
  • William Scott to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 2, 1827 - Receipt for grinding corn and hire of boat.
  • Bryrd Lockhart, Green De Witt, James Kerr to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 2, 1827 - Application for permit to settle.
  • S. T. Angier to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 3, 1827 - Application for land.
  • Peter Ellis Bean to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 3, 1827 - Announcing peace with Waco and Tahuacano chiefs.
  • John W. Hall to L. R. Kenny, June 4
    Jun 4, 1827 - Asking aid in correcting false statements.
  • John B. Weller to Unknown
    Jun 11, 1827 - Administrator's sale of land. J. B. Miller, admr. of Thos. Gray.
  • Robert D. Dawson to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 16, 1827 - Concerning collection of a note.
  • P. T. Dimmitt to J. Allcorn
    Jun 17, 1827 - Asking intervention to commute a sentence.
  • W. J. Powell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 24, 1827 - Introducing William Calahan.
  • M. Slocum to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 25, 1827 - Publication of Texan matter in Natchitoches.
  • Faris and White to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 25, 1827 - Austin in account with Faris and White.
  • J. Cable to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 26, 1827 - Introducing William Calahan.
  • C. B. Penrose to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 27, 1827 - Desires to establish a distillery in Texas, and submits proposal for admission of molasses free of duty.
  • C. B. Penrose to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 1, 1827 - Application to Government for privileges in connection with establishment of a distillery.
  • David G. Burnet to Bustamente
    Jul 2, 1827 - Policy of United States, inaugurated in 1823, of removing Indians to reservations west of Mississippi will lead to invasions of Texas. Warns Government against granting land to such Indians.
  • Samuel A. Cartwright to Ira Lewis
    Jul 8, 1827 - Recommending a resident physician.
  • Francis Biggam to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 1, 1827 - Slavery. Commerce.
  • Mrs. J. H. Hawkins [George Ann Hawkins] to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 4, 1827 - Concerning division of the premium lands in the colony and sale in England.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Aug 28, 1827 - Business in Saltillo. Disturbances in the colony.
  • Mary W. Ellis to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 3, 1827 - Message to her husband.
  • C. B. Penrose to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 10, 1827 - Asking advice on subject previously proposed.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 10, 1827 - Asking Austin to act for the Nashville company in Saltillo. Disturbances in the colony.
  • H. H. League to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 10, 1827 - Stockholders in the Nashville company. Plans of the company.
  • M. M. Battle to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 12, 1827 - Contract to build a house.
  • Jesse Thompson to J. E. B. Austin
    Sep 17, 1827 - Asking the loan of 12 Spanish mares.
  • Phineas Smith to J. E. B. Austin
    Sep 23, 1827 - Acknowledging news of his brother's death.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Oct 1, 1827 - Austin's draft of a bill to establish a seminary of learning, [October 11 1827?].
  • Stephen F. Austin to John Cummings
    Oct 5, 1827 - Price list.
  • R. R. Royall to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 10, 1827 - Plans for returning to Texas.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Victor Blanco
    Oct 11, 1827 - Petition to establish a town.
  • John A. Williams to J. E. B. Austin
    Oct 14, 1827 - Notes for map of East Texas.
  • William Pettis to Horatio Chriesman
    Oct 19, 1827 - Concerning surveys.
  • Thomas Powell to Stephen F. Austin
    Oct 24, 1827 - Protesting against order issued by Saucedo for the settlement on the Lavaca to be evacuated. Commerce.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. R. Poinsett
    Nov 3, 1827 - Transmitting petition from David G. Burnet asking permit to establish a colony from Ohio in the border reserve. Exclusion of slavery checks immigration from Southern States; presumes the Government will encourage movement from the free States.
  • John Gibson to J.E.B. Austin
    Nov 7, 1827 - John Gibson to J. E. B. Austin.
  • William S. Parrott to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 7, 1827 - Masonic political organizations in Mexico—York and Scotch rites. Political conditions. Poinsett.
  • J. F. Buchetti to S. M. Williams
    Nov 8, 1827 - Will not be priest for the colony, but Austin wishes him to teach Spanish there.
  • Elisha Roberts to Stephen F. Austin
    Nov 8, 1827 - Asking assistance in getting title to land in east Texas.
  • John Hinkson to Stephen F. Austin
    Dec 1, 1827 - Land.
  • Ignacio de Arispe to Unknown
    Dec 21, 1827 - Certifying the high character and loyalty of Austin.

• 1828 (39 letters)

  • Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell
    Jan 1, 1828 - Suggesting ticket for election of first ayuntamiento of San Felipe.
  • Richard Ellis to Stephen F. Austin
    Jan 3, 1828 - Agriculture depressed by tariff and taxes. Fifty families ready to emigrate to Texas if allowed to introduce their slaves.
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell
    Jan 8, 1828 - Concerning reservation of land.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Jan 15, 1828 - Acknowledging announcement that Musquiz has assumed office of political chief. (Omitted.)
  • Stephen F. Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Jan 15, 1828 - Urging him to hasten the coming of the land commissioner. (Omitted.)
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. H. Bell
    Jan 21, 1828 - Difficulty in getting capable men to serve as officers of the ayuntamiento.
  • J C Peyton to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 6, 1828 - Ferriage.
  • John Gibson to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 6, 1828 - Bill of sale for a slave.
  • J. C. Payton to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 22, 1828 - Bill and price list
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 2, 1828 - Conditions in Missouri. Local political news.
  • Peter Ellis Bean to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 5, 1828 - Warning Austin of the plans of a band of outlaws.
  • Thomas F. McKinny to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 11, 1828 - Efforts of a disgruntled vagabond to disturb the country. High-handed proceedings of the military commandant, Piedras.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Colonists
    Mar 16, 1828 - Notice that the land commissioner has arrived to finish extending titles in the first colony and to begin in the second.
  • Henry S. Brown to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 21, 1828 - There would be great emigration to Texas if status of slavery assured.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Mar 25, 1828 - Returning in due-form report of recent election.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F. Perry
    Mar 31, 1828 - Concerning family lands in Virginia, New Jersey, and Missouri.
  • J. H. Polley to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 5, 1828 - Price of labor.
  • Thomas R Leaming to Stephen F Austin
    May 8, 1828 - Requests information in order to assist Austin in colonizing Austin's map of Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    May 10, 1828 - Introducing John Austin, who visits St Louis.
  • Emily Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 1, 1828 - Local news.
  • Amos Edwards to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 7, 1828 - Roads bad and corn scarce and high. Leaves family at Nacogdoches while he explores and finds place to settle. Holds stock in Nashville Co., and would settle on their grant, but does not believe the company will ever accomplish anything.
  • Frost Thorn to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 22, 1828 - The law permitting indenture of slaves will greatly promote immigration. Favors colonization of Cherokees and Shawnees, who are good farmers.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    Jul 24, 1828 - Business settlement with Anthony Butler. Progress of his colony, nearly 3,000 inhabitants.
  • John Sibley to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 30, 1828 - Political news. Local gossip. Rage for railroad construction.
  • Samuel Parkman to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 1, 1828 - Contemplates emigrating to Texas; asks Austin many questions about the country.
  • W A Ficklin to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 17, 1828 - Inquiring what advantages Austin's colony offers a physician.
  • M M Battle to James and John Austin
    Sep 15, 1828 - Bill and price list.
  • J E B Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 16, 1828 - Plans for building gin and other business. Glad Austin is paying more attention to his own interests.
  • Mills M Battle to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 30, 1828 - A sight draft to be paid in livestock and cash.
  • Mills M Battle to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 1, 1828 - For carpentering, labor, and supplies.
  • Nathanial Cox to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 24, 1828 - Nathaniel Cox to Austin, New Orleans, October 24, 1828.
  • Stephen F Austin to E M Perry
    Oct 25, 1828 - Business relations with Anthony Butler. Religious belief. Cotton market depressed.
  • Stephen F Austin to James Whiteside
    Nov 2, 1828 - Requesting a loan of $20.
  • Thomas F McKinney to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 3, 1828 - Relating difficulties with Colonel Piedras, and asking help.
  • William Rabb to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 24, 1828 - Has been compelled to abandon temporarily his settlement on the Colorado. Blames some of the settlers for the Indian troubles.
  • Emily M Perry to J E B Austin
    Nov 29, 1828 - Record of Austin's business with Butler burned. Conditions in Missouri.
  • George Tennille to J E B and J Austin
    Nov 30, 1828 - Bill and price list.
  • Stephen F Austin to Adner Kuykendall
    Dec 3, 1828 - Wishing to buy cows and calves.
  • William Cooper to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 26, 1828 - Bill and price list.

• 1829 (70 letters)

  • Clopper and Co to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 31, 1828 - Price list
  • Stephen F Austin to William Selkerk
    Jan 27, 1829 - Instructions for surveying.
  • Thomas White to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 31, 1829 - Asking information especially about social conditions and character of the colonists. Has heard disturbing reports about conditions on the Sabine border.
  • Stephen F Austin to Commodore David Porter
    Feb 16, 1829 - Urging him to apply to government for a grant of land in Texas. Description of the country; population, cattle raising, cotton, opportunities for developing trade with England, which resents tariff of the United States, coasting trade, and foodstuffs.
  • George Orr to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 18, 1829 - Thanking Austin for influence in obtaining grants of land for settlers on the Trinity.
  • Stephen F Austin to Josiah H Bell
    Feb 24, 1829 - Political news from Mexico. Sees prospect of amending Federal constitution to permit religious toleration; thinks household worship will cause no trouble now, but wants no Methodist excitement. Plans for an academy at San Felipe.
  • M B Nuckols to J E B Austin
    Feb 28, 1829 - Price list.
  • John A Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 2, 1829 - Thanking Austin for assistance in getting land for settlers on the Trinity, and warning him against certain inhabitants of that section.
  • Green DeWitt to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 3, 1829 - Reporting depredations of Indians in his settlement and battle with Tahuacanas. Recommends appointment of Rangers to patrol the frontier.
  • Stephen F Austin to W C Carr
    Mar 4, 1829 - Sends him for record receipts for $2,000 from Anthony Butler on account of Moses Austin's debts. Progress of Texas and difficulties which he has overcome. Personal items. Interpretation of Jackson's election.
  • David G Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 10, 1829 - Recent political unrest in Mexico has deterred many from emigrating to Texas. Comments on Jackson's Cabinet,
  • Stephen F Austin to Nathaniel Cox
    Mar 10, 1829 - Wants to settle with the Hawkins estate on account of Hawkins's assistance in settling his first colony. Will visit New Orleans if Cox is authorized to settle. Lack of time and money will make visit short.
  • Josiah H Bell to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 13, 1829 - People of his section disgusted with disturbances at San Felipe. He thinks the lawyers are to blame. All have confidence in Austin and depend on him to set things right. People will support an academy but don't want it located at San Felipe.
  • Stephen F Austin to Josiah H Bell
    Mar 17, 1829 - Replying to charges reported by Bell March 14: The alcalde and the ayuntamiento obeying the State law in making certain registrations for the citizens; most of popular uneasiness arises from ignorance of the law and inability of the people to inform themselves because they do not understand Spanish. If the people object to the lawyers, let them settle their difficulties by arbitration and drive the lawyers out of business. He himself knows the laws and is in touch with the acts of the ayuntamiento; he will protect the people.
  • Peter Ellis Bean to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 18, 1829 - Assuring Austin that reports of Spanish invasion unfounded. Opinion of law to protect debtors.
  • J E B Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 18, 1829 - Coasting trade. Popular discontent with local government. Popularity of Austin.
  • William Morton to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 25, 1829 - People will support an academy, but will not consent to have it in any way under the authority of the ayuntamiento of San Felipe.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas White
    Mar 31, 1829 - Character of the Texan settlers will bear comparison with those in any frontier community. Explains that reports of bad character are spread by persons whom he has expelled from the colony.
  • Stephen F Austin to Josiah H Bell
    Apr 4, 1829 - Pointing out errors in the public attitude toward the ayuntamiento, and explaining its duties. Budget, manuscript translation of the laws, "shyster" lawyers.
  • Stephen F Austin to Josiah H Bell
    Apr 16, 1829 - Asks Bell to assist in preparing a list of settlers who have not obtained land titles. Object to show the land commissioner the importance of finishing that task, which his predecessors had generally imposed on Austin. Progress of subscription for the academy.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Apr 17, 1829 - Agreement to grant land.
  • Stephen F Austin to William H Wharton
    Apr 24, 1829 - An excellent statement of difficulties overcome in founding his settlements and of his vision of their future. The present administration in Mexico favors slavery. Immigration of 500 southern men of character would make Texas. Future of the cotton trade with England in return for "untariffed" English manufacturers.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Apr 27, 1829 - Arrangements concerning land.
  • David G Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    May 4, 1829 - Robert Owen's plans for a socialistic colony in Texas. General interest in Texas.
  • Green DeWitt to Ramon Musquiz
    May 8, 1829 - Reports contraband trade which he has no means to stop. Indians.
  • Green DeWitt to Ramon Musquiz
    May 8, 1829 - Report of plans for an Indian invasion.
  • Green DeWitt to Ramon Musquiz
    May 8, 1829 - Report of Indian invasion directed at La Bahia.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    May 26, 1829 - Texas is tranquil and progresses. Lack of schools.
  • J E B Austin to Emily Perry
    May 26, 1829 - Rapid settlement of Texas. Cotton and sugar exports
  • Samuel M Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 9, 1829 - Shipping in Galveston Bay. Doctor Woodbury wants Austin's opinion about security of slaves in Texas. He says that Poinsett is interested in Zavala's contract to settle families in east Texas.
  • Asa Mitchell to Stephen F. Austin
    Jun 18, 1829 - Conduct of wreckers at mouth of the Brazos.
  • Martin Allen to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 5, 1829 - Report on militia muster for campaign against Waco Indians. Discussion of Indian population of Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to J L Woodbuy
    Jul 6, 1829 - Welcoming him as a fellow empresario and describing the natural advantages of Texas. Manufacturing would be profitable—particularly cotton textiles.
  • David G Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 18, 1829 - Political disturbances in Mexico interrupted his promotion of a company for colonizing Texas.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 19, 1829 - Concerning a land claim in Virginia. Economic depression in Missouri.
  • Patick and Lindsay Clopper to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 26, 1829 - Patrick and Lindsay Clopper to Austin, July 26, 1829. Complaining of mileage fees charged by officer for serving a writ.
  • W Taylor to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 28, 1829 - Wants land for settlement in Texas. Asks advice.
  • Stephen F Austin to Israel Waters
    Jul 30, 1829 - Thanking him for a bottle of rum distilled in Texas. Thinks the manufacture of spirits bound to develop in Texas. Would be opposed to it but for the fact that spirits will be imported if not made in Texas.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 3, 1829 - Plans for navigation of Rio Grande. Has laid before Government of the United States a memorial suggesting exchange of its territory west of Rocky Mountains for that between Rio Grande and the United States.
  • J E B Austin to Emily M Perry
    Aug 6, 1829 - Progress of Texas. Austin aging fast.
  • Aylett C Buckner to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 7, 1829 - Suggesting methods of collecting debts due Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to Zeno Phillips
    Aug 18, 1829 - Instructing him to be on guard against landing of Spanish forces on the coast.
  • H D Thompson to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 19, 1829 - Giving account of the illness and death from yellow fever of Austin's brother, James Brown Austin. The Spanish invasion of Mexico. New Orleans August 19th 1829
  • James Kennerly to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 24, 1829 - Asking information about Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Commodore David Porter
    Sep 8, 1829 - Welcomes Porter's application for a grant of land, which he forwards to the governor. Suggests study of State colonization law. Texas needs admission of slavery and extension of tariff exemption for six years after 1830, when present exemption expires.
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Sep 22, 1829 - Warning him not to be deceived by an advertisement of lands in Texas.
  • John M McCalla to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 6, 1829 - Henry Clay, the evil genius of Kentucky. Andrew Jackson.
  • R C Nicholas to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 11, 1829 - Intention to settle in Texas, uncertain status of labor deters many, but great interest aroused in Tennessee and Kentucky. Prospect of purchase of Texas by the United States.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 28, 1829 - Trade in mules and horses with New Orleans.
  • Stephen F Austin to Colonlists
    Oct 31, 1829 - Instruction for obtaining titles. Fees.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Nov 4, 1829 - Advice concerning manufacture of salt.
  • Robert Lewis to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 9, 1829 - A dispute with Cameron concerning mines.
  • Hugh B Johnston to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 9, 1829 - Danger of Indian war. Much apprehension aroused by migration of Indians from the United States. Hopes Austin can stop the movement.
  • John Durst to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 10, 1829 - Asking Austin's advice concerning Guerrero's emancipation decree.
  • Stephen F Austin to James W Breedlove
    Nov 12, 1829 - Explaining the colonization law and the position of an empresario. Review of his own experiences and of the difficulties of an empresario.
  • Stephen F Austin to John Durst
    Nov 17, 1829 - Advising memorial to government urging exemption of Texas from the emancipation decree. Argues that it is unconstitutional. Opposition must be temperate but firm. State officials are standing against it
  • John Austin to Hinton Curtis
    Nov 23, 1829 - Receipt for beef.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 24, 1829 - Difficulties of navigating the Rio Grande.
  • John Durst to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 24, 1829 - Will follow procedure advised by Austin concerning Guerrero's emancipation decree. Character of the local authorities.
  • S Hatch to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 25, 1829 - Application for land. Economic condition of immigrants.
  • James W Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 30, 1829 - Thanking Austin for information about Texas. Rumors that United States is negotiating for Texas.
  • Robert Kuykendall to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 2, 1829 - Draft on Austin. School.
  • David G Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 4, 1829 - Reports concerning negotiations of the united States for purchase of Texas. Speculations in Texas lands.
  • David G Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 5, 1829 - Suggesting a contract with the Mexican Government for exclusive navigation of Brazos and Colorado Rivers with steam.
  • Thomas J Pilgrim to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 11, 1829 - Bill for tuition.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 14, 1829 - Accompanying a memoir on Texan boundary. Understands that this started United States to negotiating for Texas. Asks Austin to help him get land in Texas before United States acquires it.
  • H H League to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 19, 1829 - Asking Austin to obtain for him leave of absence from service in the ayuntamiento. His unpopularity makes it inconvenient to serve.
  • Stephen F Austin to Jose Antonio Navarro
    Dec 24, 1829 - Thinks Navarro's income as collector of customhouse at Galveston will be small. Future depends on policy of the Government. Late decree concerning slavery retards development. Commerce in the colony.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 27, 1829 - Urging Austin to take a rest and to collect debts from those owing him. Plans for Mrs. J. E. B. Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 31, 1829 - Urging him to remove to Texas. Good description of productions and economic condition of Texas.

• 1830 (129 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 1, 1830 - Urging him to move to Texas.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 1, 1830 - Prospects of purchase of Texas by the United States. Terms of recognition of land grants.
  • H H League to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 2, 1830 - Informing Austin that Nestor Clay is insubordinate and declares that he will not obey the tax law.
  • Matthew G White to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 3, 1830 - Asks Austin concerning duties of alcalde. How exclude from the settlement persons expelled from the United States for kidnaping negroes.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 3, 1830 - Urging him to move to Texas, and showing advantages of doing so at once.
  • Eliza W Austin to Mrs Emily Perry
    Jan 6, 1830 - Austin's labors. Progress of the colony.
  • S M Williams to Josiah H Bell
    Jan 6, 1830 - Receipt for four hogs for Austin.
  • Dexter C. Gunn and David Bucklin to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 10, 1830 - Inquiring concerning Texas. Six families wish to move.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Jan 15, 1830 - Land, fees, surveying.
  • James Whiteside to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 15, 1830 - Receipt for $50, paying board of certain Mexicans.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 16, 1830 - Advantages of a prompt removal to Texas.
  • Gideon Blackburn to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 19, 1830 - Wants to establish a settlement of 50 or 100 families and promote "literature and religion." Inquiries concerning Texas.
  • J Child to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 24, 1830 - Suggests a plan for hastening the settlement of Texas. Does not care whether slavery is permitted or not.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Jan 24, 1830 - Instructions for surveying. Schools.
  • R Stowers to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 26, 1830 - Rumors of negotiations by the united States for purchase of Texas. Bustamanto changing the government of Mexico.
  • Stephen F Austin to John Austin
    Jan 26, 1830 - Bill and price list.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 29, 1830 - Discussion of transfer of Texas to United States. Mexicans jealous of Texas. Reports of revoluationary movement in Texas caused by Guerrero's emancipation decree.
  • Richard Ellis to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 30, 1830 - Reports of Guerrero's emancipation decree have deterred emigration.
  • Thomas F McKinney to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 13, 1830 - Introducing James Bowie. Arrival of Padilla has much improved conditions in East Texas.
  • Abiel P Mead to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 15, 1830 - Six or eight families desire information about conditions for obtaining land. Transportation system.
  • John W Faulkner to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 23, 1830 - Forty citizens wish information of conditions in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Archilbald Austin
    Feb 24, 1830 - Advantages in Texas for Swiss immigrants.
  • Amos Edwards to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 11, 1830 - Application for land. Colonial conditions.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Mar 12, 1830 - Surveying, school, instructions for obtaining Land titles.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias Wightman
    Mar 13, 1830 - Instructions for surveying
  • Robert Wescott to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 15, 1830 - Hard times in Missouri. Plans for removing to Texas. Asks information about government and other conditions.
  • James F Perry to no recipient
    Mar 21, 1830 - James F. Perry's diary of journey from Potosi, Mo., to Texas, March 23, 1830-May 8, 1830.
  • Stephen F Austin to Texas Gazette
    Mar 27, 1830 - Benefits to be expected from Terán's military plans.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Mar 28, 1830 - Urging him to hasten to Texas. Rapid immigration of excellent character.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Apr 4, 1830 - Order for survey.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 4, 1830 - Agreement to give certain lands to Williams.
  • Edwin L Pettit to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 5, 1830 - Reporting revolutionary conditions in Mexico. A bill has been framed by the Government to stop immigration to Texas.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 5, 1830 - Is being delayed by lack of papers which Austin's secretary was to send him.
  • James F Perry to no recipient
    Apr 6, 1830 - Memorandum of account on trip to Texas, April 6, 1830.
  • James F Perry to Unknown
    Apr 6, 1830 - James F. Perry in account with Rodgers, Slocum & Co., New Orleans. Bill for goods shipped to Texas.
  • William C Carpenter to James F Perry
    Apr 7, 1830 - Bill of lading, New Orleans to Texas.
  • Thomas Carter to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 7, 1830 - Wants information about Texas. Wants to move with family of 30 (20 being "black servants").
  • Lucas Alaman to Governor Viesca
    Apr 7, 1830 - Quoting orders to General Terán to enforce the law of April 6 against further settlement of Americans in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Apr 7, 1830 - Instructions for surveying.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 13, 1830 - Sailing to Tampico. Trade in Texas.
  • Joseph D Grafton to Stephen F Austin
    May 5, 1830 - Inquiring conditions of settlement in Texas.
  • Thomas J Chambers to Stephen F Austin
    May 12, 1830 - Great alarm in East Texas over rumors that State and Federal Governments plan injury to American settlers. Imprisonment of Padilla, the land commissioner, strengthens suspicions.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily Perry
    May 16, 1830 - Glad that Perry is coming to Texas. Great field and future for men of education and talent. Removal of bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily Perry
    May 16, 1830 - Inscription for tomb of Moses Austin and wife, by Austin. Biographical.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    May 17, 1830 - Surveying, Indians, land grants.
  • Stephen F Austin to Document not sent
    May 18, 1830 - Arguing fidelity of Texans, injustice of law of April 6, interpretation that exempts his contracts from its operation.
  • Stephen F Austin to Stephen F Austin
    May 18, 1830 - Memorandum by Austin on the law of April 6, 1830.
  • James W Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    May 24, 1830 - Introducing the Messrs. Sutherland, immigrants from Alabama.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    May 27, 1830 - Intention of settling in Texas.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    May 31, 1830 - Discussing Swiss emigration to Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Jun 1, 1830 - Law of April 6 a capital error because it tends to disaffect colonists who feel strong loyalty to Mexico. They do not want to belong to the united States. The law will not affect Austin's colony, however, where immigration will continue as before. Terán the author of the law.
  • S Rhoades Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 2, 1830 - Asks Austin's advice about moving his family to Texas in the face of Mexico's apparent change of policy.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 3, 1830 - Reason to fear that Terán wants to remove Austin from Texas and hold him as a hostage.
  • James Austin to Dr. Wells
    Jun 4, 1830 - Doctor's bill.
  • Thomas J Chambers to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 8, 1830 - East Texas now tranquil, and unless there is a new exciting cause there will be no trouble.
  • William P Harris to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 11, 1830 - Draft for $40.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F Leaming
    Jun 14, 1830 - Reasons for undertaking to colonize Texas, and difficulties encountered. Worked noiselessly to avoid exciting apprehensions of Government. The present law of April 6, 1830, does not apply to his colony. Friends inserted provisions exempting from its operation colonies already established. Desires to remain subject to Mexico, but fears that time may force separation from Mexico, in which case he would favor independence if Texas had sufficient population. Suggests Swiss and German colonists. His map designed as a bait to promote colonization by spreading information about Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F Leaming
    Jun 14, 1830 - Instructions to be followed by immigrants coming to his colony. Slavery. Law of April 6, 1830.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jun 16, 1830 - Instructions for shipping goods to Texas. Rumors in Mexico that United States will take Texas by force of arms. Anxious to close his public business and rest.
  • Stephen F Austin to Richared Ellis et al
    Jun 16, 1830 - Interpretation of law of April 6, 1830. Law and constitution against slavery will be rigidly enforced. Austin approves of this. Does not want Texas to become a slave country.
  • Stephen F Austin to S Rhoads Fisher
    Jun 17, 1830 - Politics of Mexico settling, but no hope of permanent quiet. Policy has apparently changed toward colonization. Reasons for change partly in imprudence of Poinsett and suspicions of the United States. Discussion of colonization of Texas with Swiss and Germans, exclusion of slaves, final independence of Texas if Mexico disintegrates. Suggests that Fisher discuss such topics in Philadelphia papers. Austin emphatically opposed to union with the United States.
  • Thomas F McKinney to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 24, 1830 - Asks for information of political affairs. Fears that arrest of Padilla will prove to be a great injury to his section.
  • Horatio Alsberry to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 29, 1830 - Introducing Don Gaspar Sais. Alarming rumors of the Government's intentions in Texas.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 2, 1830 - Good account of Terán's attitude toward Texas. Political news.
  • Stephen F Austin to Texas Gazette
    Jul 3, 1830 - Calming popular apprehension over the law of April 6, 1830.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jul 4, 1830 - Assuring him that Texas affairs are clearing up.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas Barnett
    Jul 6, 1830 - Order of court authorizing Austin to make a certain disposition of land belonging to his brother's estate,
  • Jesse Woodbury to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 8, 1830 - Receipt for $14 with which to buy books. Report on the commission.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jul 11, 1830 - Advising Perry in Philadelphia what goods to buy for store in Texas and giving information about Texas ports. Orders uniform of an infantry colonel. Harmony restored in Texas. Austin's motives in founding Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Secretary of Relations
    Jul 13, 1830 - Colonists of Texas are loyal to Mexico. Excited by alarming rumors, but are now quieted, "Poinsett has no adherents here."
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jul 14, 1830 - Hostility to Americans in Mexico subsiding. Orders various books. Is to be elected to the legislature.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 14, 1830 - Efforts to get German and Swiss colonists for Texas.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 18, 1830 - Preparations for removal to Texas. Slaves. Austin's reserve.
  • William W Morris to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 21, 1830 - His son Lewis wishes to settle in Texas and wants to buy at least 10,000 acres.
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 20, 1830 - Reporting speculation in Texas lands.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Aug 20, 1830 - Instructions for surveying,
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1830 - Does not agree with Austin's desire to exclude slavery from Texas. The Province must draw its population from the South. Southern men will follow sugar and cotton planting, which demands slaves. Suggests free admission of slaves for five years, then rigid exclusion
  • A Holdridge to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1830 - Introducing S. H. Barlow, who, if pleased with Texas, may be the means of taking hundreds of settlers from Vermont.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 25, 1830 - Discussion of navigability of Brazos River.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Aug 28, 1830 - Instructions for surveying
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 5, 1830 - European wars. Mexican affairs.
  • B T Jacques to E R Wightman
    Sep 7, 1830 - Surveying
  • Amos Edwards to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 15, 1830 - Misunderstanding concerning land.
  • Robert Wilson to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 16, 1830 - Debates in Parliament concerning Texas aroused fears of American designs on Texas.
  • Sumner Bacon to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 18, 1830 - Hoping that toleration for Protestants may be established in Texas. Offers his own services as a Presbyterian minister.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 22, 1830 - Much biographical matter. Conditions in Texas. Land matters.
  • Stephen F Austin to Texas Gazette
    Sep 25, 1830 - Friendly disposition of Government toward Texas. Need of judiciary reform and separation from Coahuila.
  • John C Walker to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 30, 1830 - Inquiring concerning conditions of settlement in Texas.
  • Emily M. Perry to James F Perry
    Oct 3, 1830 - Social customs in Missouri.
  • H H League to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1830 - Asking Austin's assistance in disposing of land to meet debts.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1830 - Biographical notes. Galveston Ray & Texas Land Co.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Oct 13, 1830 - Instructions for surveying.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Oct 14, 1830 - Instructions for surveying. A
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Oct 14, 1830 - Discouraged by confusion in State government. Thinks territorial government for Texas might improve conditions.
  • Stephen F Austin to Militia
    Oct 18, 1830 - Battalion order.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ayuntamiento of San Felipe
    Oct 18, 1830 - Advising organization of certain militia districts.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1830 - Pessimistic views of Mexican government. Doubts establishment of tranquillity, and until that is done Austin must hold the helm.
  • Mrs J E B Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 24, 1830 - Personal business.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 24, 1830 - Personal business.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 27, 1830 - Merchandise for Texas, Galveston Bay, & Texas Land Co. Books and magazines for Austin.
  • Frost Thorn to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 29, 1830 - Colonel Piedras inclined to exclude colonists from Texas. Suggests procedure.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ayunatmiento of San Felipe
    Oct 31, 1830 - Asking it to apply to governor for appointment of a land commissioner.
  • John Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 1, 1830 - Concerning settlement of James Austin's estate
  • Warren D C Hall and James R Phelps to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 1, 1830 - Inventory and appraisement of partnership of John and James Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ayuntamiento of San Fellipe
    Nov 5, 1830 - Assuring it that he will expel certain undesirables from the colony.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Nov 8, 1830 - Surveying Instructions.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 11, 1830 - Tornel warns Americans against emigration to Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Nov 12, 1830 - Surveying instructions.
  • James W Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 12, 1830 - Regrets developments concerning George Fisher. Emigration to Texas greater than last year. Mexican politics.
  • Alexander Thomson to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 13, 1830 - Informs Austin of the attempt of Piedras to detain his own and four other families at Nacogdoches in obedience to orders from Terán concerning the law of April 6, 1830. Suggests action by Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to M B Menard
    Nov 13, 1830 - Appointing Menard his agent in Nacogdoches to give immigrants certificates of reception into Austin's colony. Instructions for execution of this commission.
  • H H League to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 13, 1830 - Asking Austin's intervention in behalf of Mrs. League.
  • Ayuntamiento of San Felipe to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 24, 1830 - Asking him to use militia to apprehend criminals who are inciting Indians.
  • M B Menard to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 27, 1830 - Colonel Piedras refuses to allow him to act as Austin's agent in Nacogdoches, to give certificates of admission to immigrants.
  • Asa Mitchell to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 27, 1830 - Bill and price list.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Dec 3, 1830 - Surveying instructions.
  • James W Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 4, 1830 - Inclosing copy of a notice published by Mexican minister to United States concerning the law of April 6, 1830. Suggests explanation by Austin, which he will publish in United States press.
  • P W Grayson to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 10, 1830 - Application for land. Judicial system.
  • Stephen F Austin to William T Austin
    Dec 14, 1830 - Bill and price list.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 14, 1830 - Navigation. Galveston must be the principal port. Legislature.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 16, 1830 - Tornel's efforts to prevent emigration to Texas. Formation of Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. Swiss immigrants.
  • Anthony Dey and George Curtis to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 16, 1830 - Plans of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 18, 1830 - Speculations in Texas lands.
  • G B Cotten to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 18, 1830 - For printing.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 19, 1830 - Instructions for journey to Texas. Must indenture his slaves. Needs Perry to take charge of his personal business.
  • D R Hopkins to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 20, 1830 - Introducing N. D. Labadie.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 20, 1830 - Forwarding Austin's uniform coat and Mr. O. Halsted's dyspepsia cure.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Dec 28, 1830 - Political news. Difficulty of avoiding party entanglements. Certificates for admission of colonists according to law of April 6, 1830
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Dec 29, 1830 - Political news. Reconcilement with Nixon. His policy of avoiding political entanglements.

• 1831 (84 letters)

  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 2, 1831 - Biographical.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jan 3, 1831 - Instructions concerning land. Political conditions.
  • John A Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 4, 1831 - Reviewing political status of the Sabine border and suggesting form of local government—especially courts—that should be established.
  • Asahel Langworthy to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 5, 1831 - Galveston Bay & Texas Land Go. Speculative interest in Texan lands. Offers to become Austin's agent for sales in the United States. Swiss emigration.
  • Anthony Dey and George Curtis to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 5, 1831 - Asking Austin's cooperation with Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. Swiss and German colonists. Sending agent to confer with Austin in Saltillo.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 5, 1831 - Desire of Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. to cooperate with Austin. German and Swiss immigration. Interest in Texas land.
  • Seth Ingram to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 8, 1831 - Reasons why his land grant should be augmented.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jan 9, 1831 - Political news, instructions about locating land for Mexican officials.
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 10, 1831 - Official demand tonnage duty at every port which his schooner enters. Fears that Government will stop American immigration even into Austin's colony.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jan 13, 1831 - Political news. Father Muldoon, vicar of Texas. Measures to protect colony from misrepresentations of George Fisher.
  • Stephen F Ausitn to Samuel M Williams
    Feb 5, 1831 - Hopes to obtain judiciary reform. Muldoon. Eleven-league grants of land. Politics.
  • William S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 16, 1831 - Asking Austin's advice about applying for contract to settle Europeans instead of Americans in grant of widow Ross.
  • A C Taylor to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 19, 1831 - Asking conditions of settlement in Texas. A number of families wish to move to milder climate.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Feb 19, 1831 - Influence of the Texas Gazette in correcting erroneous opinions concerning Texas in Mexico. Advice for its successor. Texas must hold aloof from parties. His own method of avoiding friction with Mexicans. Threatening situation foreseen; hands off. Muldoon
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 4, 1831 - Plans to interest capitalists in cotton mills in Texas. His own plans for railroad and a contract to furnish liveoak timber for British Navy.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Mar 5, 1831 - Concerning a land grant. Danger in the political situation.
  • Amos Edwards to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 7, 1831 - He furnished the money which enabled Leftwich to get the grant for the Nashville Co. Asks Austin to use influence with the governor to have the grant transferred to him.
  • Samuel M Williams to W D Dunlap
    Mar 10, 1831 - Acknowledging his appointment as collector at Brazoria and promising to aid him.
  • Samuel M Williams to W D Dunlap
    Mar 10, 1831 - Supporting his interpretation of the law requiring payment of tonnage duties.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Mar 12, 1831 - Colonists must not participate in the conflict between Madero and Bradburn over land titles. Feeling in legislature strong against foreigners.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 15, 1831 - Cotton mills for Texas. Emigrants rapidly filling Austin's contracts. Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. carrying on frenzied speculation, and will attract too much attention to Texas on part of the Government.
  • William S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 16, 1831 - Personal misfortunes; betrayal of trust by Stephen J. Wilson; politics.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 20, 1831 - Cotton mills for Texas. Land. Plans for improvement of the country.
  • Samuel M Williams to John Austin
    Mar 20, 1831 - Acknowledging appointment as port officer at Brazoria.
  • Samuel M Williams to F W Johnson
    Mar 20, 1831 - Asking him to instruct civil and militia oflicers to assist collector at Brazoria to collect tonnage duties according to tariff of 1827.
  • Francis W Johnson to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 21, 1831 - Report of proceedings of the ayuntamiento. Militia ineffective, and the ayuntamiento is petitioning for permission to organize a company of rangers. Judiciary.
  • Samuel M Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 22, 1831 - Conditions in Texas. Newspaper vicissitudes. Austin's difficulties.
  • William S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 23, 1831 - Asks Austin to further wishes of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 30, 1831 - Mexican minister to the United States interprets law of April 6, 1830, to stop all emigration of natives of the United States to Texas. Henry Austin's arrangement with consul at New Orleans to allow passports to Austin's colony. Many disquieting rumors check emigration
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 2, 1831 - Interest in passage of a general law for the government of territories. Slavery. Hold aloof from conflict between Madero and Bradburn. "In these matters say little or nothing, and nothing definite." Law excluding foreigners from retail trade.
  • Alexander Thomson to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 9, 1831 - Arrived in Texas with his own and eight other families and was told at San Felipe that orders had arrived for exclusion of all Americans.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 16, 1831 - Government attempting to close Texan ports. Territorial organization could be obtained for Texas. Slavery. Colonization law. Law concerning retail trade. Muldoon. Terán.
  • D W Smith to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 18, 1831 - Thanks Austin for efforts against the bill to prohibit foreigners engaging in retal trade.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 18, 1831 - Governor hostile to Bill against foreigners engaging in retail trade asleep.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 28, 1831 - The legislature has done no harm. Hopes of reform in visit to Teran,
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 8, 1831 - Method of handling disturbers in Texas, Errors of empresarios. He alone understood the full purpose of the law of April 6, 1830. Federal Government opposed to the law excluding foreigners from retail trade. Land titles in east Texas.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    May 22, 1831 - Live oak for ship building. Emigration. European news.
  • Stephen F Austin to Wily Martin
    May 30, 1831 - Many alarming rumors in Mexico concerning intention of Texans to revolt. He has dissipated most of the uneasiness. Customhouses must be reestablished and Austin has pledged people to support the collector. Has changed attitude toward slavery. Texas must be a slave country. Hopes for State organization with consent of Coahuila.
  • Sterling C Tobertson to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 7, 1831 - Asking whether the grant to the Nashville Co. has been transferred to S. M. Williams. Anxious that certain immigrants be not expelled.
  • Stephen F Austin to Elias R Wightman
    Jun 10, 1831 - Can not understand field notes of Matthew Hubert.
  • Elias R Wightman to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 12, 1831 - Difficulties of a surveyor.
  • Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 12, 1831 - Arrived from Georgia in February with 50 slaves. Wants land.
  • Thomas Barnett to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 15, 1831 - Asking Austin to call with Father Muldoon to consummate the marriage contract between Barnett and his wife.
  • John T Criswell to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 18, 1831 - With wife and eight children came to Texas from Kentucky via Missouri. Applies for land.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 30, 1831 - Sending dimensions for sawing live oak for shipbuilders. Wishes to get land in Texas.
  • Aylett C Buckner to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 2, 1831 - People are gathering for marriages and christenings by Father Muldoon.
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 14, 1831 - Wants to buy some land from Austin and to have a general understanding with him.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Jul 19, 1831 - His labors and responsibilities to settlers; plans for Texas; immigration strong; indented servants. Slavery must be settled positively.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F Leaming
    Jul 23, 1831 - Estimate of leading Mexican statesmen and forecast of election troubles of 1832. Gratitude and obligation to Mexico for generosity and his duty toward his colonists. His methods contrasted with those of other contractors. The plan of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. Suggestions for publication.
  • Stephen F Austin to N A Ware
    Jul 24, 1831 - Advantages offered by Texas for establishment of cotton mill. Production now 1,000 pounds a year, and will increase. Government will foster colonies already established.
  • Sumner Bacon to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 30, 1831 - Explaining his method of preaching, declaring that it is not contrary to Scripture, and that Father Muldoon should not object to it.
  • S Sawyer to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 1, 1831 - Bill.
  • Sylvester Murphy to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 4, 1831 - Land. Major Douglass falsely claims negroes.
  • J R Bedford to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 5, 1831 - Minor difficulties in closing DeWitt's contract.
  • James W Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 11, 1831 - Protesting against statement by George Fisher that he is being censured because free negroes are entering Texas.
  • John Cummings to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 24, 1831 - Price of lumber.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 26, 1831 - Insects and heat. Cotton mill
  • Richard Hawes to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 29, 1831 - John T. Mason acting as agent of the Hawkins estate to have settlement or understanding with Austin.
  • Edmund St. John Hawkins to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 13, 1831 - Draft for $20 to pay board bill.
  • James F Perry to Israel McGready
    Oct 1, 1831 - Arrived August 14. Opinion of country. Commissions to arrange business in Missouri.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1831 - Acknowledging commission to obtain dress and mantila and dressed dolls. Purchasers of scrip of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. are suing for lecovery of the money. Three schooners in port destined for Austin's colony; another leaving next week. Presents for Mexican ladies.
  • Walter Turnbull to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1831 - Depression in United States. Slave insurrections in Virginia and North Carolina.
  • George Duty to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 9, 1831 - Bill for hauling brick for house of Anthony Butler.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Nov 14, 1831 - Ill for 45 days. Likes idea of publicity for Texas now, though policy the opposite until recently. Partnership with Hawkins. Attitude of settlers toward Austin's relatives.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 15, 1831 - Gen. John T. Mason and the Hawkins estate. Mrs. Hoiley's plans to settle in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 15, 1831 - Navigation and custom duties. Conference with Terán. Forecasts.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Nov 17, 1831 - Methods and motives and difficulties in settling Texas. Confidence in justice of Mexican Government. Wishes now to advertise Texas and settle Irish, Scotch, German, Swiss, and French immigrants.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 17, 1831 - Advice about home.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 18, 1831 - Progress in getting settlers.
  • Mozea Tousseau to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 19, 1831 - Order for $70 worth of cows and calves.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 21, 1831 - Suggestions for improvement of farm and home.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas H Benton
    Nov 25, 1831 - Recommending W. B.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 28, 1831 - Terán's visit beneficial. Austin worries too much about "babblers" of little influence; substantial men will take no step in public matters without his approval. Land troubles.
  • Thomas Davis to S M Williams
    Nov 28, 1831 - Draft on Austin for two "gentle cows and calves."
  • Nov 30, 1831 - Austin's house plans for his sister.
  • Emily F Perry to James F Perry
    Dec 1, 1831 - Discussion of a house plan drawn by Austin
  • Stephen F Austin to James Hope
    Dec 5, 1831 - Conditions on which English immigrants will be received.
  • William S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 17, 1831 - Concerning indebtedness of S. J. Wilson to him.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    Dec 23, 1831 - Mrs. Holley. Shipping.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Dec 25, 1831 - Suggesting publications concerning Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 27, 1831 - Advising settlement at Peach Point. Importance of cheerful spirits. Progress of Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Dec 29, 1831 - His dreams and ambitions for Texas. Conception of his task and how he has carried it out. Country now hampered by suspicions of the Government, but expects to change that. Opposed to separation from Mexico; lack of proper means for independence, and union with united States objectionable.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Dec 29, 1831 - Attitude toward separation from Mexico and union with united States.
  • Stephen F Austin to John Davis Bradburn
    Dec 30, 1831 - Protest against policy of Government in hampering trade; asks explanation. Caution necessary.

• 1832 (103 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Jan 4, 1832 - Trouble at Brazoria carried him beyond himself. Texas must remain united with Mexico as a State with right to legislate for itself.
  • James Small to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 13, 1832 - Bill for attending a sick Mexican.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Jan 14, 1832 - Compares colonization of Texas with farmer clearing land, planting seed, and harvesting crop. Government imposes too many restrictions and people are excited and turbulent about customs regulations, but all this will pass when Texas is a State.
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 22, 1832 - Asks advice about collecting debts. Schools.
  • Juan Davis Bradburn to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 24, 1832 - Fixing a rendezvous to discuss public affairs.
  • Ben R Milam to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 26, 1832 - Introducing David Roberts, visiting Texas to reclaim certain negroes abducted from Arkansas.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 27, 1832 - Acknowledging letter from Austin concerning Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Jan 30, 1832 - Introducing José Maria Carbajal. Mexicans of Bexar uniformly friendly to Austin.
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 1, 1832 - Land. Collections.
  • S Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 2, 1832 - Difficulties of getting settled.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Feb 10, 1832 - Santa Ana leading revolution in Mexico. Hopes to keep peace in Texas.
  • John Woodruff to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 11, 1832 - Land. (Omitted.)
  • Elias R Wightman to Unknown
    Feb 18, 1832 - Instructions for planting.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Feb 19, 1832 - The troubles of Brazoria in December. His attitude misrepresented. Revolution in Mexico.
  • Perry and Hunter to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 1, 1832 - Prices.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Mar 6, 1832 - Leaving instructions on departure for Saltillo.
  • James Clark to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 14, 1832 - Introducing Thomas Christian and asking for information about Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Mar 21, 1832 - Politics. Mexican attitude toward the colonies. Bowie. Authorities interested in the two cannon at Brazoria. Must avoid imprudence there. Union with Mexico the best course for Texas. Retail law. Land.
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 22, 1832 - Concerning settlement with the Hawkins heirs.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 9, 1832 - Retail law passed over governor's opposition. Political conditions prevent relief to settlers in east Texas. Prudence and moderation, however, will bring relief in the end.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 12, 1832 - Anthony Butler going to Texas. Austin's debt to Mm. Moderation, patience, and fidelity to Mexico the proper course for Texas. Tariff.
  • Branch T Archer to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 22, 1832 - Asking Austin's help at Saltillo in obtaining grant to improve navigation of the Brazos and collect tolls.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 28, 1832 - New colonization law passed. Texans must be mere spectators in national politics. Nothing io fear If all are patient and quiet.
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    May 8, 1832 - Has cordial letters from Mexican statesmen. Thinks bar to immigration from the United States may be repealed.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 8, 1832 - Instructions for locating three tracts of land, including present city of Austin.
  • Josiah Bell to Unknown
    May 17, 1832 - Horse trading.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 23, 1832 - Instructing him to locate certain grants including the present city of Austin.
  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 8, 1832 - Delay in publication of her "Texas." Estimate of Austin. Influence against slavery
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jun 15, 1832 - Tariff politics. Teran against foreigners, but favors repeal of law of April 6, 1830. Smuggling. Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
  • Stephen F Austin to Horatio Chriesman
    Jun 19, 1832 - Advice for keeping Texas out of trouble.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jun 20, 1832 - Advice for restoring order in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to [Edward Livingston?]
    Jun 24, 1832 - General description of Texas; population; political condition. People do not want to separate from Mexico. This partly due to suspicions of the United States aroused by Poinsett. Looking to the time when Texas may be a separate state of the Mexican Republic, he wants Livingston's opinion of a law providing that debts shall not be secured by property and coercively collected. Most of his colonists have suffered severely from the credit system, which such laws would abolish. Sees many disadvantages and difficult points.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jun 24, 1832 - Draft of a law to abolish security for debt.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jun 29, 1832 - Revolution.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jun 30, 1832 - Texan affairs moving satisfactorily in Mexico.
  • Stephen F. Austin to Unknown
    Jul 1, 1832 - The revolution at Matamoros.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jul 1, 1832 - The Santa Anna revolution. Advice for avoiding conflict in Texas. Fidelity to Mexico.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jul 2, 1832 - Instructions for extricating Texas from difficulties.
  • Stephen F Austin to Jose Antonio Mexia
    Jul 9, 1832 - Will accompany Mexia to Texas. Convinced that the colonists have no designs on the integrity of Mexican territory, but that they are resisting unconstitutional acts of the military.
  • Stephen F Austin to J Mariano Guerra
    Jul 10, 1832 - Review of events in Texas to show that inhabitants are resisting unconstitutional measures. It is not to their interest and they do not want to secede from Mexico.
  • James F Perry to Gerguson, Jones and Campbell
    Jul 12, 1832 - Commerce. Cotton raising. Recent disturbances. (Omitted.)
  • Jose Antonio Mexia to John Austin
    Jul 16, 1832 - Informing Austin of the object of his expedition. Will unite with Texans if their object is to support the Santa Anna movement. Austin replies with accout of Bradburn's military aggressions. Citizens are upholding the constitution and laws and cooperating with Santa Anna.
  • John Austin to Jose Antonio Mexia
    Jul 18, 1832 - Proceedings of public meeting at Brazoria. Resolutions declaring adherence to Santa Anna.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jul 18, 1832 - All must now unite in support of Santa Anna and the Liberals. Bradburn precipitated the clash in Texas. Williams must not take to heart popular disapproval of his pacific policy.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jul 22, 1832 - Instructing him to provide transportation and supplies for Mexican troops.
  • W C Whitaker to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 25, 1832 - Asking about political conditions in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Jul 28, 1832 - Explaining why his colonists declared for Santa Anna—primarily because he represents the liberal, republican, and constitutional party. Previous troubles due to Bradburn and Fisher. No one desires separation from Mexico; convinced, on the other hand, that that would ruin Texas. All wish to form a separate state of the Mexican federation. For this population is needed, and therefore the eleventh article of the law of April 6, 1830, must be repealed. Hopes that Bexar will declare for Santa Anna and petition for reforms.
  • James Whiteside to Anthony Butler
    Aug 2, 1832 - Butler's business interests in Texas. Political conditions.
  • Henry Morse to James F Perry
    Aug 6, 1832 - Details of military movements.
  • James Bowie to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 8, 1832 - Announcing expulsion of Piedras's garrison from Nacogdoches.
  • Stephen F Austin to Jessee Grimes
    Aug 13, 1832 - Prepare militia for march against Piedras at Nacogdoches.
  • Ebel Miton,Ranford Berry, F. Smith, Wm. H Smith, John Teal, and Thomas ? to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 13, 1832 - Reporting murder of H. Bead by Indians, and asking assistance for a campaign.
  • Perry and Hunter to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 13, 1832 - Prices.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Aug 15, 1832 - Reciting events which have prevented him from going to Saltillo to attend the Legislature. Texans have defended themselves from military abuses, but do not desire separation from Mexico.
  • Horatio Chriesman to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 16, 1832 - Concerning supplies for Piedras's troops.
  • John P Coles to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 18, 1832 - Fears that abandonment of Tenoxtitlan by Colonel Ruiz will expose his settlement to Indians, who are threatening.
  • Morgan and Reed to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 19, 1832 - Declining to charter schooner to transport troops to Tampico. (Omitted.)[Document is included - DML]
  • Francis Smith to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 22, 1832 - Troops abandoning the place and going to Bexar. Much danger from Indians.
  • John P Coles to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 24, 1832 - Settlers on upper Brazos organizing for protection from Indians. Need civil officer, and Coles suggest appointment by Austin
  • Thomas G Western and Others to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 25, 1832 - Military commandant refuses to declare for Santa Anna, but civil authorities are ready to do so.
  • Frost Thorn to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 28, 1832 - Describing futile efforts to induce Piedras to declare for Santa Anna. Tranquilizing, the Cherokee.
  • James Whiteside to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 4, 1832 - Draft for $100 in cows, calves, and merchandise.
  • Leander H McNeil to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 10, 1832 - Introducing Gen. Sam Houston.
  • Stephen F Austin to Martin
    Sep 14, 1832 - Statement of settlement with heirs of J. H. Hawkins.
  • R. Hawes to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 14, 1832 - Concerning settlement of the Hawkins estate.
  • Moses Austin Bryan to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 23, 1832 - Dr. James Grant of Parras has elected two deputies to the legislature from there in favor of Texas and foreigners.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 27, 1832 - Closing his business with the Hawkins estate. Advice about location of a farm.
  • J G Wright to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 3, 1832 - The alcalde mistrusts him and attacks his reputation as a physician. Wants advice how to proceed.
  • Stephen F Austin to E. R. Wightman
    Oct 8, 1832 - Concerning selection of lots in Matagorda.
  • Stephen F Austin to Public
    Oct 9, 1832 - Notice that the land commissioner is coming from Bexar to give titles to land.
  • Stephen F Austin to General William H Ashley
    Oct 10, 1832 - Describing recent events in Texas. Texas wants to be a state of Mexican confederation. Annexation to United States undesirable unless on terms agreeable to all parties. Conditions may bring independence.
  • Joel R. Poinsett to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 14, 1832 - Comment on Mexican affairs—Pakenham can not blame him for them now. His disgust with the milliners and efforts to thwart them.
  • Thomas H Borden to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1832 - Memorandum of cattle collected for Austin.
  • John P Sheldon to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 22, 1832 - Comment on Texan affairs. Delay in emigration.
  • Anthony Butler to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 22, 1832 - Draft on Austin for $50.
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 25, 1832 - Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
  • John T. Mason to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 25, 1832 - Plans of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. Will cooperate fully with Austin. Approves recent movements in Texas.
  • Anthony Butler to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 3, 1832 - Draft for $50.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F. Perry
    Nov 4, 1832 - Instructions for locating land
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    Nov 5, 1832 - Settlement with Hawkins estate. Cheerful confidence in progress of Texas.
  • Anthony Butler to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 6, 1832 - Draft for $21.87 1/2
  • John P. Sheldon to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 7, 1832 - Ten or twenty families can be made up here for emigration to Texas.
  • John P Sheldon to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 12, 1832 - Introducing Le Roy and Comstock, who are the advance guard of an "emigrating party" of 15 or 20 families who will go to Texas next season.
  • Archibald Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 13, 1832 - Introducing Miss McManos, who visits Texas to arrange for immigration of Europeans.
  • Anthony Butler to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 14, 1832 - Draft for $14.45.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Nov 15, 1832 - Thinks it impolitic to publish Musquiz's address to Ayuntamiento of San Felipe concerning the convention. Thinks convention has done some good in quieting excitement. Outlook for Mexico dark.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F. Perry
    Nov 17, 1832 - Intends going to United States in April. Man hung for murdering negro.
  • Elias R Wightman to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 17, 1832 - Surprised at Austin's success in "harmonizing such a heterogeneous mass."
  • Ira Ingram to Public
    Nov 20, 1832 - Gail for convention to meet January 14, 1832, to frame criminal code.
  • W. McFarland to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 22, 1832 - Thinks people of Texas must rely on themselves.
  • Perry and Hunter to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 29, 1832 - Cattle collections.
  • Anthony Butler to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 30, 1832 - Order for $38.
  • Jonas Harrison to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 30, 1832 - People of east Texas will gladly unite with San Felipe and Bexar to form provincial government for Texas as part of Mexican Confederation. No man of sense wants to separate from Mexico.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ramon Musquiz
    Nov 30, 1832 - Suggests that the ayuntamiento of Bexar draw up memorial asking for reforms.
  • Asa Hoxey to Robert M Williamson
    Dec 2, 1832 - Emigration to Texas. Nullification in South Carolina.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Dec 6, 1832 - Describing procedure leading to a strong petition for redress of grievances and reforms for Texas.
  • Jonas Harrison to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 8, 1832 - Inhabitants of east Texas approve the plan of organizing local government subject to Mexico. Do not want independence or union with the United States, Need a practical,working constitution with principles of common law and trial by jury. New convention should contain only two delegates from each district, and their expenses should be paid. His own expenses to last convention exceeded his income for a year.
  • Andrew Scott to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 11, 1832 - Introducing James W. Robinson.
  • John A Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 18, 1832 - Does not agree with Austin's idea of the necessity for local organization. People of his district of east Texas much opposed. Convention of October illegal and most unfortunate.
  • A C Ainsworth to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 19, 1832 - Represents a number of planters in making certain inquiries concerning Texas.
  • Thomas G Western to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 21, 1832 - Political chiefs visit disappointing. He does not seem as strong for the cause as Austin represented.
  • Thomas M Duke to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 22, 1832 - Agrees with Austin's ideas of future policy.
  • D W Anthony to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 26, 1832 - Discussing policy to be followed in seeking reform. His editorial policy.

• 1833 (65 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to Committee at Convention
    Nov 30, 1832 - Outline of address to convention by Austin.
  • Samuel M Williams to E. St John Hawkins
    Jan 15, 1833 - Bill for stamped paper and services.
  • W S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 16, 1833 - Mexican politics. Interest in remaining restrictions on immigration into Texas.
  • Thomas G Western to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 19, 1833 - Transmitting copy of memorial to legislature for reform.
  • Ira Ingram to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 20, 1833 - Defending a letter which he wrote protesting against abuses in collection of customs.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 20, 1833 - Anxious to sell land to pay pressing debts. Intends to "wash hands of politics."
  • D W Anthony to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 20, 1833 - Discussing popular excitement and differing with Austin concerning the best method of allaying it,
  • D. W. Anthony to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 25, 1833 - Explaining his editorial policy.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    Jan 25, 1833 - Sending fruit trees.
  • Stephen F Austin to Emily M Perry
    Jan 26, 1833 - Payment of old debts. His estimate of his work: "The settlers of this colony will never forget me nor be long ungrateful to me."
  • G Edwards to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 1, 1833 - Represents many neighbors in asking climate, production, soil, terms of acquiring land.
  • D W Anthony to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 3, 1833 - Introducing his brother. Printing the Bexar remonstrance.
  • D W Anthony to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 4, 1833 - Concerning land for Patrick Green.
  • William H Skerrett to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 4, 1833 - Asking Austin to assist him in settling business in Texas.
  • Oliver P Jackson to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 10, 1833 - Asking information about Texas, and prospects for practice of law.
  • Charles W Webber to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 15, 1833 - Biographical. Introducing William K. Hill.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Feb 24, 1833 - Concerning purchase of a slave for $600.
  • McKinstry and Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 3, 1833 - Bill for purchases and advances.
  • Perry and Hunter to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 22, 1833 - Bill.
  • Jose Antonio Mexia to Stephen F Austin
    Mar 27, 1833 - Informs Austin that he was elected to senate from Mexico and will further the interests of Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Conventional Committee
    Apr 1, 1833 - Address of central committee to convention. Reciting reasons for separation of Coahuila and Texas.
  • Wyatt Hanks to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 2, 1833 - Giving reasons for not attending the convention.
  • Stephen F Austin to Nathaniel Cox
    Apr 2, 1833 - Gratified at Cox's approval of his settlement with the Hawkins heirs. Thinks Texas will be separated from Coahuila.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unsent
    Apr 3, 1833 - Notes by Austin for memorial on repeal of restrictions on immigration.
  • W. H. Wharton and Thos. Hastings to Residents of Texas
    Apr 4, 1833 - Resolutions of the convention against the African slave trade.
  • Samuel Crawford to James F Perry
    Apr 14, 1833 - Samuel Crawford in account with James F. Perry.
  • George Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 16, 1833 - Upbraids Austin for injuring him with authorities and declares that he could have ruined Austin's colony by divulging certain information which he has. Inclosures: (1) Mexia to Austin, Mexico, March 11, 1833, urging reconciliation with Fisher, who has proved friendship for Texas; (2) copy of a letter written by W. Keene, of Mexico, to Mangino inclosing copy of a postscript written by Austin to a correspondent in Matamoros October 4, 1832, impugning Fisher's good faith; (3) Fisher's comment on Austin's note
  • Stephen F Austin to James F and Emily Perry
    Apr 19, 1833 - Business memoranda and instructions. Desire to found an academy. Debt to Anthony Butler paid. Eleven-league grants.
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Apr 19, 1833 - Approves application for organization of Texas as a State, and thinks must proceed to organize anyway if petition is refused. Report that Government is sending army to Texas to keep it from revolting from Mexico. This very objectionable.
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Apr 20, 1833 - Texas petitions for organization as a State. People do not want to separate from Mexico, but anything preferable to present conditions.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Apr 20, 1833 - Memoranda. Eleven-league grants. Historic tomahawk. Hopes for State government.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Apr 21, 1833 - Parting memoranda,
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Apr 22, 1833 - His intentions to obtain repeal of the law of April 6, 1830, and to get permission for Texas to adopt a constitution.
  • Stephen F Austin to Luke Lesassier
    May 6, 1833 - People of Bexar wish seat of State government transferred to Bexar, but will not formally petition for it. Will not join in petition for separate State organization.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 9, 1833 - Inhabitants agree substantially with sentiments of convention, but will not support the petition. Gin for Seguin.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ayuntamineto of Nacogdoches
    May 30, 1833 - Conditions in Mexico tranquil and attitude toward Texas considerate. Custom-houses to be reestablished to stop contraband tobacco trade, Austin has assured authorities that people will support the Government.
  • Stephen F Austin to John Austin
    May 31, 1833 - Urging Texans to support Fisher as collector of customs.
  • Stephen F Austin to Oliver Jones, F. Johnson, J. B. Miller, L. Lessassier, W. H. Jack, S.M. Williams
    May 31, 1833 - Advising support of George Fisher as customs collector.
  • Stephen F Austin to McNeil, Woodson, D.R. and R. Mills
    May 31, 1833 - Advising support of George Fisher as collector of customs.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 31, 1833 - Reporting conditions of his journey. George Fisher returning to Texas as tariff officer. Instructions concerning land at foot of the mountains
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    May 31, 1833 - Warning against speculation. Robertson colony.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Jun 30, 1833 - Argument by Austin for repeal of the anti-immigration article of the Law of April 6, 1830.
  • McKinstry and Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 15, 1833 - Austin in account with McKinstry and Austin.
  • John P Coles to Anthony Butler
    Jul 15, 1833 - Austin's influence in Texas will be dead if he fails through lack of sufficient effort to obtain the reforms petitioned for by the convention of April, 1833.
  • Stephen F Austin to Central Committee
    Jul 24, 1833 - Reporting incidents of journey. Officials friendly and he hopes for success. Advises organization of State government if petition is denied.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jul 30, 1833 - Hopes for success, but favors organization as a State without consent of Congress if consent is refused. Rumors of cholera in Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Carlos Garcia, Minister of Relations
    Aug 1, 1833 - Argument supporting claims of Texas to separate statehood. Separation from Mexico would be a calamity, but continued union with Coahuila would be worse.
  • Stephen F Austin to John Austin
    Aug 6, 1833 - Thinks State organization will be granted Texas. Must be a State either of Mexico or of the United States. Cholera epidemic.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Aug 14, 1833 - Hopeful that reforms will be granted Texas. Mail system. Premonitory symptoms of cholera.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Aug 21, 1833 - Averted cholera attack. Reforms for Texas when Congress reconvenes. Robertson colony troubles. Instructions for locating a land grant where Austin wished to establish an academy. Warns against speculation. Has suffered much abuse; willing to surrender the lead to others.
  • Washington Hotel to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 22, 1833 - Austin in account with Washington Hotel, Mexico. Bill.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Aug 28, 1833 - "All is melancholy with death and civil war." Government hopes to dam Americans out of Texas by immigration of Poles and Germans—"as well try to dam the Mississippi with straw."
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Sep 5, 1833 - Various reforms will be made in Texas. Instructions for locating land.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Sep 11, 1833 - Reforms. Cholera. Land.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 11, 1833 - Report on prospects for Texas. Cholera in Mexico.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Oct 2, 1833 - Distress over losses from cholera in Texas. Despondent over disorders and revolutions in Mexico.
  • W. S. Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 23, 1833 - United States exchange.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 26, 1833 - Conditions in Texas during Austin's absence—flood, cholera, malaria.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Oct 28, 1833 - Congress favorable to repeal of restrictions on immigration from the United States. State organization still unsettled and little hope of success.
  • Washington Hotel to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 31, 1833 - Austin in account with Washington Hotel, Mexico. Bill.
  • Ayuntamiento of Bexar to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 31, 1833 - Refusing to lead in organizing State government of Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Nov 5, 1833 - Law of April 6, 1830, amended. Santa Anna favorable to Texas. Quarrel with Farias. Danger that Texas will be organized as a territory. Willingness to sacrifice self for Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Nov 26, 1833 - Preparing to return to Texas. Reforms obtained. Political conditions.
  • Washington Hotel to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 10, 1833 - Austin in account with Washington Hotel, Mexico. Bill.
  • Various New Orleans firms to Perry and Somervell
    Dec 11, 1833 - Perry and Somervell in account with various New Orleans firms.

• 1834 (63 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to Sameul M Williams
    Jan 13, 1834 - Announcing arrest for urging organization of State government in Texas. Has opposed annexation of Texas to the United States, but has told Mexican statesmen that they should either reform local abuses in Texas or sell the Province to the United States. Warns against excitement over his arrest. His attitude toward the convention of 1833. Attitude toward territorial government for Texas toward statehood.
  • Stephen F Austin to Rafae Llanos
    Jan 14, 1834 - Announcing arrest, explaining his purposes in Texas, and showing need of reform.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 14, 1834 - Announcing arrest, discussing past policies, and advising tranquillity.
  • Stephen F Austin to D. W Smith
    Jan 15, 1834 - Making arrangement for money while a prisoner.
  • Stephen F Austin to George Fisher
    Jan 15, 1834 - Announcing arrest. Policy in Texan affairs.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 16, 1834 - Remain quiet and "let me perish if such is to be my fate." Government would grant territorial organization to Texas if the ayuntamientos asked for it, but there should be no more conventions. General instructions for management of Austin's affairs.
  • Stephen F Austin to Ayuntamiento of San Felipe
    Jan 17, 1834 - Announcing arrest and advising tranquillity.
  • Stephen F Austin to Peter and Joseph Powell
    Jan 18, 1834 - Asking them to deliver two miniatures of Austin to his sister.
  • Stephen F Austin to Peter and Joseph Powell
    Jan 22, 1834 - Discussing his arrest and advising quiet in Texas.
  • M. A. Bryan to James F Perry
    Feb 1, 1834 - Excitement over report of Austin's arrest.
  • John Irwin to Chapman
    Feb 1, 1834 - Concerning draft drawn in Austin's favor.
  • Edmund Andrews to James F Perry
    Feb 22, 1834 - Commerce.
  • F. W. Johnson to R. M. Williamson
    Mar 10, 1834 - Surveys on the western frontier. Agitation caused by Sterling C. Robertson.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    May 10, 1834 - Describing prison and his imprisonment incomunicado. Observations on his past policy in Texas.
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    May 13, 1834 - Anxiety for Austin, Conditions in Texas.
  • H. Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    May 30, 1834 - Inclosing letter from Louis McLane showing that United States has intervened in Austin's behalf.
  • James Ladd to Stephen F Austin
    May 30, 1834 - James Ladd to Austin, Dover, N. H., May 30, 1834. Inquiring about his son. Asks information about Texas. Thinks many will emigrate from the United States. (Omitted.)
  • Stephen F Austin to Oliver Jones
    May 30, 1834 - Suggests that ayuntamientos of Texas thank State and Federal governments for recent relief measures and petition for his own release.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Jun 3, 1834 - Suggesting memorial to government by the ayuntamientos expressing gratitude for reforms and faithful allegiance.
  • Oliver Hones to James F Perry
    Jun 10, 1834 - Reporting news from Austin. Robertson's colony.
  • J H Bell to James F Perry
    Jul 15, 1834 - Suggesting action by the ayuntamiento in Austin's behalf.
  • Thomas F McKinney to James F Perry
    Jul 17, 1834 - Efforts in behalf of Austin.
  • William H Jack to Thomas F McKinney
    Jul 24, 1834 - Mexican politics, Almonte's inspection of Texas, local politics, unhealthful condition of the country.
  • P W Grayson to James F Perry
    Jul 25, 1834 - Concerning his mission to Mexico in behalf of Austin.
  • Thomas F McKinney to James F Perry
    Jul 27, 1834 - Forwarding letter from Austin.
  • Ayuntamiento of Matagorda to Grayson and Jack
    Jul 28, 1834 - Authority to move for liberation of Austin.
  • Henry Austin to James F Perry
    Jul 28, 1834 - Reports from Mexico that Santa Anna will release Austin. Forsyth's pressure for same purpose in Washington.
  • Josiah H Bell to James F Perry
    Jul 29, 1834 - Introducing Almonte.
  • Ayuntamiento of Brazoria to Congress
    Jul 31, 1834 - Memorial in behalf of Austin.
  • George Fisher to R. M. Williamson
    Aug 5, 1834 - Asking return of a book. Political news.
  • M A Bryan to James F Perry
    Aug 7, 1834 - Favorable rumors concerning Austin. Commercial accounts. Duel between Austin [Henry?] and Wharton.
  • P W Grayson to James F Perry
    Aug 9, 1834 - Discussing mission to Mexico in Austin's behalf. Political confusion.
  • W. B. Travis to James F Perry
    Aug 11, 1834 - Certain probate business. Slavery.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Aug 25, 1834 - Account of imprisonment, discussion of political conditions in Mexico, his past policy in Texas, advice for future.
  • Stephen F Austin to E. W. Gregory
    Aug 26, 1834 - Loyalty to Mexico. Political news. Santa Anna.
  • Samuel M Williams to James F Perry
    Sep 3, 1834 - Copy of letter from Austin.
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Sep 7, 1834 - Account of his imprisonment. Advises Williams to keep out of politics. Robertson colony.
  • Samuel M Williams to James F Perry
    Sep 9, 1834 - Austin's debts. Wonderful reaction in Austin's favor.
  • P W Grayson to James F Perry
    Sep 16, 1834 - State political confusion. Governor cooperating with the Texas ayuntamientos in behalf of Austin.
  • William S Parrott to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 18, 1834 - Statement of account.
  • H. Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 27, 1834 - Informing Austin of his efforts to secure his release.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Oct 6, 1834 - Instructing Perry to take charge of his business
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Oct 6, 1834 - Slow progress of his case. Enemies in Texas and in Mexico, and the causes of their enmity. Loyalty to Mexico and benefits to the people of Texas repaid by ingratitude. Hope of relief in the rise of Santa Anna
  • Stephen F Austin to George Fisher
    Oct 15, 1834 - Thanking Fisher for favors and asking him to report to Perry arrival of Grayson and Jack with memorials in his behalf.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F McKinney
    Oct 18, 1834 - Deeply grateful for mission of Grayson and Jack in his behalf. Asks destruction of a letter written October 6. Robertson Colony
  • Samuel M Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 29, 1834 - Rejoicing at revulsion in Austin's favor. Local political differences
  • J B Miller to James F Perry
    Oct 31, 1834 - Asking him to supervise the printing of the Central Committee's address to the public
  • P W Grayson to Unknown
    Oct 31, 1834 - Concerning Austin's part in insurrection of 1832
  • Thomas F McKinney to James F Perry
    Nov 4, 1834 - Enclosing draft of reply to "demagogues and scoundrels"
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 6, 1834 - Almonte's report on Texas has created favorable feeling for Austin. Reflections on his past policies. Faults of North American character
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 6, 1834 - Business instructions. Irresponsible publications from Texas injure him. Wishes harmony in Texas
  • Edmund Andrews to Public
    Nov 8, 1834 - Brazoria vote for and against holding provisional congress at Bexar on November 15
  • William H Wharton to Public
    Nov 9, 1834 - A card denouncing Austin.
  • Henry Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 14, 1834 - Encloses copy of an address which he drafted. Thinks unnecessary now to circulate it.
  • Henry Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 24, 1834 - Jackson has been assured that Austin will not be harmed.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F. McKinney
    Dec 2, 1834 - Advice concerning state politics
  • E. R. Wightman to W. G. Whiteside
    Dec 5, 1834 - Bill and Price List
  • James F. Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 7, 1834 - Local political movements in Texas. Austin's enemies
  • J. B. Miller to James F. Perry
    Dec 10, 1834 - Boarding school
  • W. S. Parrott to James F. Perry
    Dec 24, 1834 - Prospect of Austin's release on bail
  • James F. Perry to U. S. Consul
    Dec 24, 1834 - none
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Dec 31, 1834 - Released on bond December 25. Favorable changes in situation of Texas. Political conditions.
  • Samuel M. Williams to James F. Perry
    Dec 31, 1834 - Political movements. Robertson Colony

• 1835 (218 letters)

  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Jan 7, 1835 - Favoring declaration of independence and explaining apparent inconsistency
  • Samuel M. Williams to James F. Perry
    Jan 14, 1835 - Business notes. Going to Monclova and will not forget Austin's enemies and his own
  • James F. Perry to Lastraps and Desmare
    Jan 15, 1835 - Loss of goods on vessel. Insurance. Cotton crop
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Jan 21, 1835 - Expects to leave in, two or three weeks. Wants to remain only a short time in Texas
  • Stephen F. Austin to J. F. Perry
    Feb 6, 1835 - Publication of his pamphlet has created good feeling. Trouble with Anthony Butler. Plans for the future
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Feb 14, 1835 - Promoting a road to Chihuahua through Texas. His Exposition has corrected false impressions concerning Texas. Robertson Colony. Opposition to territorial government for Texas made him enemies
  • Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry
    Mar 4, 1835 - Improvements for Texas mail routes and roads. Officials friendly. Social amusements
  • Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry
    Mar 10, 1835 - Still detained by delay in passing amnesty law. Plans for furthering commercial advancement of Texas. Tariff exemption and trade with Chihuahua. Policy for Texas past and future
  • Henry Meigs to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 26, 1835 - Forsyth says nothing injurious to you reported (by Anthony Butler).
  • Stephen F. Austin to James F. Perry
    Mar 28, 1835 - Instructing him not to sell certain lands
  • W. W. Hunter to James F. Perry
    Mar 28, 1835 - Flatboat trade from Missouri. Texas items.
  • Stephen F. Austin to George Fisher
    Mar 30, 1835 - Sending copy of his Exposition. Affairs in Mexico
  • Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F. Austin
    Mar 31, 1835 - Governor and Legislature will petition for release of Austin. Robertson Colony business. Two thousand persons immigrated into Texas in January and February
  • Samuel M. Williams to James F. Perry
    Apr 1, 1835 - Giving news of Austin
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Apr 1, 1835 - Civil war threatened. Texas must not participate. Instructions concerning fees claimed by government in first colony
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Apr 4, 1835 - Is offered contract to deliver 300,000 pounds of cotton at Vera Cruz during next two years at twenty cents a pound. Fees in first colony
  • Frank W. Johnson to Gail Borden, Jr.
    Apr 15, 1835 - Political disturbances. Help wanted from Texas. Memorials in favor of Austin
  • Stephen F. Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    Apr 15, 1835 - Condemning law of the state legislature for the sale of four hundred leagues of land. Advises calm aloofness from Mexican politics
  • Susan W. Maxwell to James F. Perry
    Apr 20, 1835 - Concerning disappearance of her husband and instructions for disposition of effects
  • Samuel M. Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 22, 1835 - Cotton speculation. Application for bank charter. Thinks no fees will be claimed by state on lands in Austin's first colony. Improvements at mouth of Brazos
  • Joseph Kuykendall to James F. Perry
    Apr 28, 1835 - Acknowledging a note and offering to pay in cattle
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Apr 29, 1835 - Butler's machinations to injure him. Butler's unpopularity in Mexico. Does not understand Mexican politics. Nobody does; just waiting. The four hundred league law
  • H Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    May 2, 1835 - Conceals what Austin writes from all except the President and John Forsyth. Will leave no fair means untried to serve you
  • Henry Austin to James F. Perry
    May 5, 1835 - Efforts of land speculators at Monclova to prevent repeal of sales to them. Will create uneasiness in United States and check immigration. Texas jury trial unsatisfactory
  • James F. Perry to Stephen F Austin
    May 5, 1835 - General conditions in Texas. William's land speculations at Monclova
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M. Williams
    May 6, 1835 - Amnesty law passed, and hopes to be free soon. Butler's efforts to start rebellion in Texas. Legislature discredited by speculations.
  • Henry Austin to Gail Borden, Jr.
    May 8, 1835 - Land for David G. Richardson on which he pays fees and gets a share. Mrs. Holley. Loan
  • James Kerr to Gail Borden, Jr
    Jun 3, 1835 - Subscribing to the Telegraph. Opposition to land speculations at Monclova. Death of DeWitt.
  • J. G. McNeel to James F. Perry
    Jun 22, 1835 - Land speculators trying to raise a storm. Must be stopped
  • Henry Austin to James F. Perry
    Jun 24, 1835 - Effort being made to involve us in immediate revolution
  • Benjamin R. Milam to Francis W. Johnson
    Jul 5, 1835 - Recounting political disturbances in Monclova.
  • Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, Jr
    Jul 12, 1835 - Daniel Ayers to Gail Borden, Jr., July 12, 1835. Land. (Omitted.)
  • H. J. Offutt to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 12, 1835 - H. J. Offutt to Austin, Mexico, July 12, 1835. Transmitting by Austin money for payment on Texas lands. (Omitted.)
  • Washington Hotel to Stephen F. Austin
    Jul 12, 1835 - Austin in account with Washington Hotel, Mexico.
  • Stephen F Austin to James F. Perry
    Jul 13, 1835 - Leaving next week by Vera Cruz or Tampico. Tranquillity in Mexico.
  • Asa Brigham to J. A. Wharton et Al.
    Jul 19, 1835 - Strong for federal form of government but wants no war with Mexico.
  • S. Dooley to Gail Borden, Jr
    Jul 22, 1835 - Land
  • Thomas Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis
    Jul 31, 1835 - Judiciary. Quieting the war party
  • James Kerr to Ira R. Lewis
    Aug 3, 1835 - Describing action of a meeting at San Felipe and plans for restoration of tranquility_
  • Edward Gritten to James F. Perry
    Aug 4, 1835 - Assuring him of Austin's welfare
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Aug 9, 1835 - Call for convention. (Omitted, but see text for reference.)
  • Benjamin F. Smith to James F. Perry
    Aug 15, 1835 - Thinks convention necessary for union, but opposed to convention at present
  • Hotchkiss & Co to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 15, 1835 - Book purchases
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Aug 21, 1835 - Texas must become a slave state and ultimately ought to belong to the United States. Desires a great immigration
  • Stephen F Austin to H Meigs
    Aug 22, 1835 - Introducing S. M. Williams and asking for him introduction to John Forsyth. Forecast of large immigation to Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Aug 22, 1835 - Large immigration will make Texas safe. Must stand aloof from Mexican politics—nothing to expect from either party—must grow strong. The New York companies should send emigrants
  • D. C. Barrett to Citizens of Mina
    Aug 23, 1835 - Political advice. Means of reconciliation with Mexico
  • Horatio Allsberry to Public
    Aug 28, 1835 - Mexican designs against Texas.
  • John R. Jones, Jr to Moses Austin Bryan
    Sep 1, 1835 - Political gossip and resolutions adopted by a meeting at San Felipe on August 26
  • Benjamin F. Smith to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 4, 1835 - Inviting Austin to a dinner commemorating his return
  • Wyly Martin et al to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 5, 1835 - Arranging escort of honor to accompany him into San Felipe. Note by Gail Borden on joy of the people at Austin's return
  • F. W. Johnson to Stephen F. Austin
    Sep 5, 1835 - Considers Austin's return opportune. Unity necessary for safety of Texas and Austin alone can, effect it. Invites him to meeting at San Felipe September 12. Note by Gail Borden, Jr
  • Inhabitants of Lavaca to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 8, 1835 - Welcome on return from Mexico
  • Stephen F Austin to People of Texas
    Sep 8, 1835 - Reporting conditions in Mexico, Santa Anna's determination to abolish the federal system, and necessity of convention in Texas to enable Texans to determine on their attitude toward the change.
  • Henry Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Sep 10, 1835 - Conservatives have been holding war party in check awaiting Austin's return. "Will now know what to do."
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 11, 1835 - Asking for supplies to furnish bachelor quarters
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Sep 13, 1835 - Resolutions on state of the country, endorsing consultation, and appointing committee of safety
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 14, 1835 - Elated over prospect for union and harmony. Reasons for consultation
  • D C Barrett to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 17, 1835 - Opinion concerning Robertson's Colony
  • Thomas G Western to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 18, 1835 - Congratulating him on return.
  • James W Fannin to David Mills
    Sep 18, 1835 - Plan to attack Mexican vessel.
  • Stephen F Austin to P W Grayson
    Sep 19, 1835 - War inevitable. The crisis developed much earlier than he expected
  • Stephen F Austin to W D C Hall
    Sep 19, 1835 - War inevitable. Suggests raising a volunteer company
  • Stephen F Austin to Columbia Committee
    Sep 21, 1835 - Reconciliation hopeless. Advises preparation for resistance
  • Stephen F Austin to Columbia Committee
    Sep 21, 1835 - Informing it of measures for war
  • Stephen F Austin to People
    Sep 21, 1835 - Instructions for organization and movement
  • Martin Allen to James F Perry
    Sep 22, 1835 - Suggesting a land settlement. Austin narrowly escaped death by accident
  • Asa Brigham to James F Perry
    Sep 22, 1835 - Calling meeting of Ayuntamiento.
  • D T Fitchett to James F Perry
    Sep 22, 1835 - Movement of Mexican troops.
  • William B. Travis to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 22, 1835 - Wishes him to settle uncertainty about meeting place of convention. Destiny of Texas in Austin's hands
  • Committee of San Augustine to Committee of San Felipe
    Sep 22, 1835 - Favor convention at Washington, with seven uninstructed delegates. Advise negotiations for peace with Indians
  • Eli Mercer to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 23, 1835 - The people believe that Austin can manage their affairs better than they could for themselves
  • William P Harris and John W Moore to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 23, 1835 - Organizing for resistance.
  • Stephen F Austin to A J Harris
    Oct 1, 1835 - Forwarding certain copies. Calling for formation of a central executive committee
  • Stephen F Austin to People of Texas
    Oct 3, 1835 - Showing that war in defense of constitutional rights is inevitable
  • Stephen F Austin to James Kerr and John Alley
    Oct 3, 1835 - Volunteers concentrating at Gonzales. Some still refuse to believe that Cos is in Texas. Plans for campaign
  • Domingo de Ugartechea to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 4, 1835 - Urging him to use his influence to quiet the colonists and induce them to surrender the cannon at Gonzales
  • Edward Gritten to Alcalde of Gonzales
    Oct 4, 1835 - Introducing a courier with letters to Austin from Colonel Ugartechea
  • Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry
    Oct 4, 1835 - Efforts to safeguard elections to consultation
  • Stephen F Austin to Committees of Nacogdoches and San Augustine
    Oct 4, 1835 - Suggesting that muskets and volunteers be obtained in the United States. Object to drive Mexicans from Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Committee of Harrisburgh
    Oct 4, 1835 - A combined effort would free Texas of military despots, and the government would be unable to send other forces to Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Oct 4, 1835 - Austin recommends establishment of Post Office Department.
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Oct 5, 1835 - Delegates to consultation
  • Stephen F Austin to David G. Burnet
    Oct 5, 1835 - Urging unity. Beginning of movement for independence, but cannot announce it
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Oct 6, 1835 - Judicial procedure in Mexico. Vague charges against him make defense difficult, even if his case could get to trial. Rumored in Mexico that he has many enemies in Texas. Almonte's investigation of Texas may lead to its transfer to the United States—in fact, he believes that it will be transferred within two years
  • P W Grayson et Al to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 6, 1835 - Urging him to join the army
  • Josiah H Bell to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 6, 1835 - Fears invasion by sea in which case coast would be defenseless and exposed to slave insurrection
  • Thomas J Pilgrim to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 6, 1835 - Fears invasion by sea and slave insurrection.
  • Doctors Wiliam P Smith, Thomas P Gazley et Al to J H Moore
    Oct 7, 1835 - Offering medical service to army
  • G M Collinsworth to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 8, 1835 - Attacking Goliad
  • Gail Borden, Jr. to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 8, 1835 - Notifying him of election to the consultation.
  • Gail Borden Jr, William Pettis, Jno H Money, R R Royall, Isaac Batterson to People of Texas
    Oct 8, 1835 - Describing the crisis.
  • Stephen F Austin to Permanent Council
    Oct 8, 1835 - Instructions for collecting cannon and powder and lead
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 9, 1835 - Efforts of the permanent council to fill his orders.
  • Gail Borden, Jr to Thomas F. McKinney
    Oct 10, 1835 - Transmitting Austin's order for munition.
  • Stephen F Austin to Members of Consultation
    Oct 10, 1835 - Transmitting resolutions of the army asking that meeting of the consultation be delayed until November 1.
  • James Kerr to Council of War
    Oct 10, 1835 - Reporting capture of Goliad. Other movements.
  • Gail Borden, Jr. to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1835 - Efforts to fill his orders. Difficulty of publishing Telegraph and Texas Register because printers want to join the army.
  • George Antonio Nixon to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1835 - East Texas uniting to join you. Money sent to United States for arms and munitions. Efforts to win support of Mexican residents
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1835 - Efforts to fill orders for cannon and munitions
  • P W Grayson to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 11, 1835 - Notifying him of his election to command the "Volunteer army of Texas."
  • Stephen F Austin to Comittee of Safety of San Felipe
    Oct 11, 1835 - Movement of army. Asking for reinforcements
  • McKinney and Williams to Mr Gray
    Oct 11, 1835 - Announcing arrival of vessels with cannon and munitions
  • James Kerr to Unknown
    Oct 11, 1835 - Capture of Goliad
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 12, 1835 - Importance of occupying Goliad
  • Eli Mercer to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 12, 1835 - Advises fighting from "the bush." Avoid open fighting
  • William H Jack to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1835 - Glad of Austin's election to command. Opposes risking battle with odds against us.
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1835 - Munitions on the road traveling fifteen miles a day
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1835 - Report of supplies and munitions
  • Benjamin F. Smith to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1835 - Military condition of Goliad
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 13, 1835 - Notifying him that Nacogdoches has elected San Houston to command forces of East Texas
  • Benjamin Fort Smith to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 14, 1835 - Great difficulty in getting men to stay and hold Goliad. Militia cannot be depended on to do garrison duty. Only their honor restraints them, and that in many cases "but a cobweb"
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 14, 1835 - Stores and munitions on the way. Important to maintain permanent council
  • R R Royall to Deaf Smith
    Oct 15, 1835 - Passport for Deaf Smith, a scout
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 15, 1835 - Announcing his succession to command of the post. Suggesting capture of Lipantitlan. Sending certain Mexican volunteers to Austin
  • A R McNair to James F Perry
    Oct 15, 1835 - Introducing a volunteer. Would join himself, but is disabled by yellow fever
  • C B Stewart to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 15, 1835 - Recommending Deaf Smith, who thinks he can induce Mexican cavalry at San Antonio to desert
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 16, 1835 - Members elected to consultation are hard to hold. Want to return home. Advises meeting as soon as possible. Indian policy
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 16, 1835 - Necessity of arresting John A. Williams with company of 58 to aid the enemy. Lacks authority
  • John J Linn to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 17, 1835 - General attitude of the western coast country.
  • B J White to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 17, 1835 - Confusion at Goliad. Slave rising on the Brazos. Indians
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 18, 1835 - Activities of the permanent council. Rangers. Negotiations with Indians. Supplies and reinforcements
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 19, 1835 - Concerning arrest of Williams, a tory. Consultation
  • Perter J Menard to R R Royall
    Oct 19, 1835 - Advising arrest of John A. Williams and John M. Smith, tories
  • J A Nixon to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1835 - Movement of volunteers. Supplies. Mexicans don't understand "the business".
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1835 - Information obtained from a deserter from Bexar. Conditions in interior of Mexico
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1835 - Transmitting letter from Nacogdoches showing efforts to forward supplies and men
  • L R Kenney to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1835 - Urging firmness and union and offering services
  • James Ramage to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 21, 1835 - Great activity in behalf of Texas. Important to declare for Constitution of 1824
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 21, 1835 - Pressing problem of finding revenue to meet demands made on permanent council. Zavala advises tariff
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 21, 1835 - Sending information derived from a Mexican from Bexar
  • James Bowie and James Fannin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 22, 1835 - Reporting situation of Bexar
  • William S. Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 23, 1835 - Military movement at Gonzales.
  • Stephen F Austin to Texas Army
    Oct 23, 1835 - Austin to the army. Address
  • James Bowie and James Fannin to Spephen F Austin
    Oct 23, 1835 - Reporting a reconnoissance of the missions below Bexar.
  • James Bowie and James Fannin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 24, 1835 - Reporting a skirmish, asking for supplies, and suggesting a plan of operation
  • James Bowie and James Fannin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 24, 1835 - Anticipating attack, ask reinforcements
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 25, 1835 - Answering Austin's orders for supplies. Local conditions
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 25, 1835 - Work of the permanent council
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 25, 1835 - Efforts to forward large cannon
  • Stephen F Austin to Permanent Council
    Oct 25, 1835 - Memorandum of procedure for the consultation
  • McKinney and Williams to R R Royall
    Oct 26, 1835 - Recommending use of privateers
  • M A Bryan to James F Perry
    Oct 26, 1835 - Opposition of army to return of members of consultation
  • Stephen F Austin to Permanent Council
    Oct 26, 1835 - Plans for campaign, and need of reinforcements
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 26, 1835 - Circumstances have compelled the Permanent Council to assume large responsibility. Asks endorsement from members of the consultation in the army
  • Edmund Andrews to R R Royall
    Oct 27, 1835 - Supplies
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 27, 1835 - Karankawa Indians stopped from destruction of cattle. Has made a flag, which he describes
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 27, 1835 - Cheering news from the United States
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 27, 1835 - Assistance from United States. Activities of the Permanent Council
  • Stephen F Austin to Convention
    Oct 28, 1835 - Reporting Battle of Conception
  • M A Bryan to James F Perry
    Oct 28, 1835 - Describing the Battle of Concepcion
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 28, 1835 - Encouraged by reports from the front
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin and Samuel Houston
    Oct 28, 1835 - Reporting obstructionists to the commander-in-chief
  • Philip Dimitt to Unknown
    Oct 28, 1835 - List of stores sent to army, Goliad.
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 28, 1835 - Additional stores
  • R R Royall to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 29, 1835 - Encouraging news from the United States.
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 30, 1835 - Lack of discipline. Volunteers anxious to go to Bexar and some refuse to remain at Goliad. Military movements. Supplies
  • R R Royall to Volunteers at Bexar
    Oct 31, 1835 - Urging them to remain in the field and promising stores and munitions
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bowie and James Fannin
    Oct 31, 1835 - Instructions and discussion. Plans for desertion of Mexican troops
  • James Bowie and James Fannin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 1, 1835 - Report of a reconnoissance
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bowie and James Fannin
    Nov 1, 1835 - Military plans
  • Gail Borden, Jr to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 1, 1835 - Consultation taking steps to raise money. Expense of publishing the Telegraph. Encouraging news from the United States
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Nov 2, 1835 - Voting not to storm Bexar
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bowie and James Fannin
    Nov 2, 1835 - Giving result of a council of war and suggesting plan of investment
  • James Fannin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 2, 1835 - Reporting result of a council of war
  • Stephen F Austin to James Bowie and James Fannin
    Nov 2, 1835 - Ordering them to join his division
  • Stephen F Austin to Philip Dimmitt
    Nov 2, 1835 - Giving information concerning conditions at Bexar
  • John Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 3, 1835 - Reporting excesses of volunteers from East Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to President of Consultation
    Nov 3, 1835 - Urging dispatch of supplies, organization of regular army, and appointment of a commander of high standing and recognized military ability
  • Stephen F Austin to President of the Consultation
    Nov 4, 1835 - Repeating request for reinforcements. Success of present force great in face of handicaps. Need discipline, and experienced commander
  • L Smither to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 4, 1835 - Injuries and mistreatment suffered from volunteers from the East
  • L Smither to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 4, 1835 - Same subject
  • Gail Borden, Jr to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 5, 1835 - Procedure of Consultation. Suspending land business. Newspaper
  • Stephen F Austin to President of the Consultation
    Nov 5, 1835 - Advises letters of marque, organization of regular army, expedition from New Orleans against Matamoras. Send no more whiskey to camp
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 6, 1835 - Preparations to receive volunteers from New Orleans
  • William B Travis to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 6, 1835 - Resignation as captain of cavalry
  • F W Johnson et Al to Unknown
    Nov 6, 1835 - Protest against allowing Mexicans to gather corn
  • Stephen F Austin to Captains
    Nov 7, 1835 - Order to elect a major
  • Moses Austin Bryan to James F Perry
    Nov 7, 1835 - Desertion has nearly stopped. Austin has had trouble with aspiring men
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 8, 1835 - General interest throughout the United States and disposition to aid Texas. Meeting in New York. Land interest
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 8, 1835 - Resignation as judge advocate general
  • Stephen F Austin to President of the Consultation
    Nov 8, 1835 - Army will remain at Bexar. Austin hopes for appointment of competent commander
  • Stephen F Austin to President of Consultation
    Nov 8, 1835 - Urging organization of civil government and establishment of army
  • Edward Burleson to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 12, 1835 - Report on execution of orders.
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 13, 1835 - His refusal to receive the Governor officially produced insubordination. General conditions
  • Philip Dimmitt to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 14, 1835 - Liberals in the interior cool toward Texas. Advises march on Matamoras
  • Stephen F Austin to James Fannin
    Nov 14, 1835 - Instructions.
  • Henry Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 15, 1835 - Government of the United States cannot yet interfere in your behalf, but public opinion strong for Texas
  • Henry Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 15, 1835 - Sent your letter concerning Indians to Washington
  • W D C Hall to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 18, 1835 - Resigning as Adjutant and Inspector General
  • Moses Austin Bryan to James F Perry
    Nov 18, 1835 - Military situation. Austin tired of commanding militia
  • Rovert Westcott to James F Perry
    Nov 21, 1835 - Introducing Stephen Decatur Hurst, of military training. The Methodists in Missouri
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 22, 1835 - Estimate of the army before Bexar. Plans for future
  • Henry Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 22, 1835 - Reply of Forsyth to Austin's letter concerning Indians
  • William Hall to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 23, 1835 - Supplies for the army
  • Henry Meigs to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 27, 1835 - Public opinion doing much for Texas. Subscription to Telegraph and Texas Register
  • Mose Austin Bryan to James F Perry
    Nov 30, 1835 - Austin resigned command of the army. Conditions at Bexar
  • Stephen F Austin to Provisional Government
    Nov 30, 1835 - Views on subversion of Constitution of 1824. His policy has been to separate Texas from Mexican political squabbles by organizing local state government. Review of military history since October. Appreciation of the volunteer army
  • William H Wharton to Branch T Archer
    Dec 2, 1835 - Declining mission to United States because he believes nothing short of a declaration of independence by the Texans will get aid from the United States
  • Stephen F Austin to Provisional Governor
    Dec 2, 1835 - Stating Mexican designs on Texas and recommending a new convention to decide unambiguously on adhesion to liberal party or upon independence
  • Stephen F Austin to Provisional Government of Texas
    Dec 2, 1835 - Urging organization of government in conformity with declaration of November 7. Importance of keeping confidence of Mexican liberals.
  • D C Barrett to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 3, 1835 - Asking Austin's opinion concerning the calling of another convention
  • Stephen F Austin to D C Barrett
    Dec 3, 1835 - Strong statement of reasons for calling a new convention
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perrry
    Dec 4, 1835 - Preparation to go to New Orleans
  • Edward Burleson and Ben Milam to President of the Provisional Government of Texas
    Dec 6, 1835 - Announcing beginning of assault on Bexar
  • James P. Caldwell to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 8, 1835 - Austin erred in appointment of staff. Army insubordinate.
  • Moses Austin Bryan to James F Perry
    Dec 12, 1835 - Fears Austin cannot stand the cold in the North.
  • Stephen F Austin to Provisional Government
    Dec 14, 1835 - Plans for cooperation with Mexican liberals. Important to abide by declaration of November 7, and make no move toward independence. Recommendations concerning Mexia
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 15, 1835 - Asking Austin to help him raise money in the United States
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F McKinney
    Dec 16, 1835 - Popular attitude toward Mexican liberals too intolerant
  • Thomas F. McKinney to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 17, 1835 - Expressing violent opposition to independence
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 17, 1835 - Statement concerning the eleven league grants that he bought in 1832. Other property. Business instructions to Perry
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 18, 1835 - Statement concerning J. E. B. Austin's estate.
  • G W Lovelace to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 18, 1835 - Asking payment of a note
  • Stephen F Austin to F W Johnson, Daniel Parker, D C Barrett, J W Robinson, Wyatt Hanks, P Sublette, Asa Hoxey
    Dec 22, 1835 - Urging strict adherence to the Mexican Federal Union. Independence would entail maintenance of standing army
  • Stephen F Austin to R. R. Royall
    Dec 25, 1835 - Bitterly opposing methods used by Wharton and others to promote independence
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 25, 1835 - Business instructions. Has confidence in S. M. Williams
  • Moses Austin Bryan to James F Perry
    Dec 30, 1835 - Making certified copies of Austin's land titles

• 1836 (160 letters)

  • James Treat [?] to Stephen F Austin, Branch T. Archer, William H Wharton
    Nov 30, 1835 - Offering muskets
  • Stephen F Austin to Gail Borden, Jr
    Nov 30, 1835 - Denies implication in land speculations, reviews past services for Texas. Became candidate by request, and in hope of serving the country. Personally indifferent whether elected or not—
  • Stephen F Austin to Sam Houston
    Jan 7, 1836 - Advising and giving reasons for declaration of independence.
  • Stephen F Austin to R R Royall and S. Rhoads Fisher
    Jan 7, 1836 - Advising declaration of independence
  • Stephen F Austin to Mrs Mary Austin Holley
    Jan 7, 1836 - Describing the purpose of his mission to the United States
  • A Huston to Stephen F Austin. Branch T Archer, William Wharton
    Jan 10, 1836 - Request for military stores
  • Stephen F Austin and William Wharton to Henry Smith
    Jan 14, 1836 - Copy of instructions to William Bryan, General Agent for Texas
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William Wharton to Edward Hall
    Jan 14, 1836 - Appointing him purchasing agent for Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to D C Barrett
    Jan 15, 1836 - Advising declaration of independence and giving reasons
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F McKinney
    Jan 16, 1836 - Advises declaration of independence
  • Stephen F Austin to Gail Borden, Jr.
    Jan 18, 1836 - Opinion in United States insists on independence. Drawing for a flag -
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Jan 18, 1836 - Necessary to declare independence. Loans effected
  • William W Lea to William H Wharton
    Jan 18, 1836 - Proposals to raise corps of volunteers
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas F McKinney
    Jan 21, 1836 - Loans effected. Urges independence and harmony at home
  • W. Richardson to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 21, 1836 - Order for medical supplies
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Jan 21, 1836 - Financial statement of Austin, Archer, and Wharton.
  • Stephen F Austin to J M Wolfe
    Jan 22, 1836 - Appointing him to negotiate loans for Texas
  • Henry L Webb to Stephen F Austin et Al
    Feb 1, 1836 - Will raise two companies of volunteers
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Feb 14, 1836 - Great enthusiasm for independence of Texas
  • H J Offutt to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 15, 1836 - Movements of Mexicans against Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Feb 16, 1836 - Great enthusiasm for Texas. Ladies of Nashville agree to arm and equip a company of volunteers
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William Wharton to Henry Smith
    Feb 16, 1836 - Austin, Archer, and Wharton to Smith, Nashville, February 16, 1836. # (Omitted, but see text.)
  • Thomas F McKinney to Stephen F Austin
    Feb 22, 1836 - Cannot follow Austin in support of independence. Has lost all confidence in him
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Mar 4, 1836 - Harmony of the commissioners. Popular opinion friendly in United States
  • Henry Austin to James F Perry
    Mar 5, 1836 - Advising Perry to send his family to New Orleans. Fear of Negroes and Indians. Military plans
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton to William Bryan
    Mar 31, 1836 - Plans for raising funds. Capitalists awaiting action of the convention on independence
  • Stephen F Austin to J M Wolfe
    Mar 31, 1836 - Instructions for raising sympathy for Texas
  • Henry Austin to Asa Brigham and J S D Byrom
    Mar 31, 1836 - Neglect of its financial agents by the government. Naval policy
  • State of New York to Unknown
    Mar 31, 1836 - Subscriptions to a Texan loan.
  • A J Yates to Stephen F Austin et Al
    Apr 1, 1836 - Reporting purchase of steamboat
  • Unknown to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 2, 1836 - Proposals for a loan to Texas.
  • Stephen F Austin to David G Burnett
    Apr 3, 1836 - Statements of embarrassment of commissioners by failure of the Texan government to correspond with them
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton to None
    Apr 5, 1836 - Agreement authorizing each other to negotiate loans separately, Washington.
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 6, 1836 - Party at Mr. Calhoun's. Much enthusiasm for Texas
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 7, 1836 - Reporting news from Texas
  • James F Perry to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 8, 1836 - Fleeing before Mexican army
  • Stephen F Austin to Nicholas Biddle
    Apr 9, 1836 - Concerning Texan loan
  • Stephen F Austin to Nicholas Biddle
    Apr 9, 1836 - Concerning Texan loan
  • Stephen F Austin to Nicholas Biddle
    Apr 9, 1836 - Proposal for loan on Texan bonds
  • Stephen F Austin and William H Wharton to American Hotel
    Apr 11, 1836 - Austin and Wharton to American Hotel, New York, April 11, 1836. Bill
  • Robert T. Conrad to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 12, 1836 - Sympathy for Texas.
  • R M Johnson to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 14, 1836 - Does not know where to get money for Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Andrew Jackson
    Apr 15, 1836 - Asking for a loan for Texas from surplus revenue of the United States
  • W P Smith et Al to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 20, 1836 - Inviting him: to meet with Texas Committee of the city
  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Apr 21, 1836 - Describing Texas meeting at Lexington, Ky.
  • Henry Goold Shannon to General Fernandez
    Apr 22, 1836 - Reporting movements from United States to Texas.
  • M R Wiggington to Colonel Lewis
    Apr 22, 1836 - Volunteers for Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to A J Yates
    Apr 23, 1836 - Suspending purchase of steamboat
  • A J Yates to Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton
    Apr 23, 1836 - Statement of expenses
  • Stephen F Austin to William Bryan
    Apr 24, 1836 - Complaining of utter neglect of Texan government to communicate with commissioners
  • William Bryan to Andrew Mitchell
    Apr 27, 1836 - Receipt for brass cannon
  • John Beadbetter to Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton
    May 2, 1836 - Sending a contribution for Texas
  • City Hotel to Stephen F Austin
    May 2, 1836 - Bill
  • Stephen F Austin to Senator L F Linn
    May 4, 1836 - Appealing for aid for Texas from the United States.
  • Zacharie and Company to Stephen F Austin
    May 5, 1836 - Selling eleven leagues of land in Texas for Father Muldoon
  • Lucas Van Buskirk to Stephen F Austin
    May 5, 1836 - Asking how a company of "emigrants" can reach Texas from New York
  • E B Birdsall to Stephen F Austin
    May 9, 1836 - Sends Austin proceedings of a pro-Texas meeting at Seneca Falls
  • Stephen F Austin and William H Wharton to A J Yates
    May 9, 1836 - Appointing him to accept donations and to enlist "emigrants" for Texas
  • A J Yates to Stephen F Austin
    May 14, 1836 - Good meeting at Albany, but strong counter current due to Van Buren politics. Could send 2000 "emigrants" to Texas on certain conditions.
  • William Austin to Stephen F Austin
    May 18, 1836 - Suggests diversion on west coast of Mexico. Asks terms for well manned privateer. People of New England will support Texas when they understand that it is struggling for republican government and religious toleration
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton to Unknown
    May 24, 1836 - Statement of funds received in New York. Association for relief of Texan sufferers, New York, May 24, 1836. Donations. Austin, Archer, and Wharton to subscribers to a loan in New York, May 24, 1836. Receipt for ten thousand dollars
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    May 28, 1836 - Shocked to hear that Houston opposes annexation. Anxious to get home and talk to him before opinions become fixed. Present senate favorable to annexation and so is Jackson.
  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 1, 1836 - Invites Austin to come and (encourage?) "emigrants." His flag painted on silk. Four hundred or 500 men ready to go to Texas
  • William H Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 2, 1836 - Account of a visit to Jackson
  • A J Yates to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 3, 1836 - Failure to hold meeting at Troy. War stores.
  • R Salmon to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 16, 1836 - Reciting his work for two years past in furthering interest of Western New York in Texas. Many settlers wish to emigrate, and want land
  • J W Colliins to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 17, 1836 - Bill
  • James Maya and Company to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 18, 1836 - Bill.
  • Samuel Ellis to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 18, 1836 - List of supplies for Austin.
  • William Bryan to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 20, 1836 - Texan finances.
  • Robert Peebles to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 23, 1836 - Mexican news
  • R Semple to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 27, 1836 - Concerning a company of "emigrants"
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Austin
    Jun 27, 1836 - Wants all who bear his name to remain in Texas pending the final struggle with Mexico. Requests copy of treaty with Santa Anna after San Jacinto
  • Stephen F Austin to Mirabeau B. Lamar
    Jun 27, 1836 - Ardent and universal interest in Texas in the United States. Official report of San Jacinto would have won recognition of independence from last session of Congress. Much harm done by treating with Santa Anna. Alarming reports of Mexican invasion. Advises against mistreatment of Santa Anna
  • James Hamilton to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 28, 1836 - Great interest of the South in cause of Texas. Will urge recognition on Forsyth and Van Buren
  • William Bryan to Stephen F Austin
    Jun 28, 1836 - Distress caused him by President Burnet's appointment of Toby and Brother to represent Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to David G Burnet
    Jul 2, 1836 - Plans of Santa Anna to secure mediation of President Jackson. Advises discreet treatment of the army to avoid friction with Houston
  • Stephen F Austin to Mirabeau B. Lamar
    Jul 2, 1836 - Asking a conference. Important to decide something definite concerning Santa Anna
  • Unknown to Unknown
    Jul 3, 1836 - Congress will act favorably on Texas next session. Advice to keep Santa Anna a prisoner
  • William S. Archer to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 3, 1836 - Replying to invitation to emigrate to Texas
  • David G. Burnet to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 4, 1836 - Inviting Austin to conference
  • Stephen F Austin to Andrew Jackson
    Jul 4, 1836 - Suggesting that Jackson give Texas guarantee that Santa Anna will strive for recognition of Texas by Mexico if released. Santa Anna anxious to do so, but only Jackson's guarantee will induce Texans to release him
  • Stephen F Austin to General Gaines
    Jul 4, 1836 - Urging Gaines to occupy Nacogdoches to quiet the Indians and to guarantee fulfillment of the treaty of Velasco by Santa Anna
  • Santa Anna to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 5, 1836 - Sending a duplicate of his letter to President Jackson
  • John T Mason to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 5, 1836 - Resenting report that he is author of Edward's History of Texas
  • George Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 7, 1836 - People opposed to release of Santa Anna. History of the Correo Atlantico
  • S B Dickinson to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 8, 1836 - Advising how to obtain military and political aid for Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Mirabeau B. Lamar
    Jul 8, 1836 - Discussing the problem of Santa Anna's release
  • Samuel Swartwout to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 9, 1836 - Hopes Austin will prevent release of Santa Anna. Credit of Texas low and loan can only be made on basis of land
  • Stephen F Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson
    Jul 9, 1836 - Copies of letters of July 4 asking Jackson to intercede for release of Santa Anna. Understand that mediation must be on basis of independence of Texas. He and many others favor annexation to the United States, but that must follow recognition of Texan independence. Would not recognize sale of Texas by Mexico to the United States
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Jul 10, 1836 - Concerning letters to Jackson and Gaines and advice to Burnet
  • John A Wharton to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 10, 1836 - Asking for an appointment to see him
  • William Bryan to Stephen F Austin, Branch T. Archer, and Willaim H Wharton
    Jul 11, 1836 - Asking for land in Texas. Credit injured by Texas cabinet
  • W P Hill to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 15, 1836 - Explaining cancellation of his authority to negotiate a half million dollar loan to Texas
  • George L Hammeken to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 18, 1836 - Application for land. Plans to introduce French grape growers
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Jul 20, 1836 - Conversation with Archer and William H. Wharton, who urged him to become candidate for presidency
  • Stephen F Austin, Branch T Archer, and William H Wharton to Burnet
    Jul 21, 1836 - Report of their mission to the United States. Financial statement
  • William Bryan to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 23, 1836 - Embarrassments caused by action of the Texan government
  • Branch T Archer to John T Mason
    Jul 23, 1836 - Concerning authorship of Edward's History of Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to General Gaines
    Jul 27, 1836 - Explaining motives of his letter to President Jackson, July 4. His devotion to Texas. Criticised for advising release of Santa Anna
  • James Ramage to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 27, 1836 - Texas free of danger from Mexico. International aspect of the situation
  • George Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 28, 1836 - Giving encouraging reports from Mexico
  • John P Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 29, 1836 - Conditions in Mexico. Texas dinner in New York. Reports of statements of Senator Preston concerning Texas
  • James Treat to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 30, 1836 - Concerning Texan loan in New York
  • Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F Austin
    Jul 31, 1836 - Popular attitude toward Texas despondent. Confidence in Houston. Santa Anna must not be killed
  • General Gaines to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 4, 1836 - No authority to guarantee Treaty of Velasco. Would use good offices if requested by Mexican and Texan military commanders jointly
  • James W. Breedlove to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 4, 1836 - James W. Breedlove to B. T. Archer, New Orleans, August 4, 1836. Hoping that Austin will be elected president. (Omitted.)
  • Stephen F Austin to Editor of the Telegraph and Texas Register
    Aug 4, 1836 - Announcing candidacy for the presidency.
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas J Rusk
    Aug 9, 1836 - Explaining his attitude toward Santa Anna's release and disclaiming interest in Williams's land speculations
  • Stephen F Austin to W. S. Archer
    Aug 15, 1836 - Offering Archer the office of Secretary of State if he is elected president of Texas. Wants his influence to work for annexation
  • Gail Borden, Jr. to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 15, 1836 - Telling Austin that people think he was implicated in land speculations
  • George Fisher to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1836 - Services of the Correo Atlantico
  • Samuel Ellis to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 23, 1836 - Texan credit in the United States low. Speculation has spoiled sale for land—
  • William McNair to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 24, 1836 - Asking information about his brother
  • Samuel M Williams to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 29, 1836 - Declaring keen regard for Austin's good name, denying that he has done anything to tarnish it, and suggesting that Austin's enemies are gaining his confidence to ruin him
  • Robert Triplett to Stephen F Austin
    Aug 31, 1836 - Robert Triplett to Austin, August 31, 1836. Misunderstanding concerning first loans to Texas. Able argument for the lenders. (Omitted.)
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Sep 2, 1836 - Thinks he will not be elected president. Instructs Perry to build him an office where he can wind up the land business
  • James Morgan to Samuel Swartwout
    Sep 5, 1836 - Presenting him with Santa Anna's tent, in recognition of services to Texas
  • Edmund Andrews to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 8, 1836 - The body politic "only right by accident."
  • Gail Borden, Jr to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 19, 1836 - Concerning the land business; papers from Nacogdoches
  • George P Digges to Stephen F Austin
    Sep 28, 1836 - Reporting mission to General Gaines.
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 9, 1836 - Low credit of Texas
  • Henry Austin to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 10, 1836 - Suggesting compromise; with Texas creditors. Texas in English parliament. Financial crisis in the United States
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel Williams
    Oct 12, 1836 - Heartbroken because cannot accept Williams' explanation of land speculation
  • Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 20, 1836 - Concerning land and slaves of the J. H. Hawkins estate
  • Stephen F Austin to S H Everett
    Oct 22, 1836 - Engaged on report of his land business, which will take much time and labor
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Oct 25, 1836 - Santa Anna's visit to Washington. Expects annexation. Speculations of McKinney and Williams
  • William B Lewis to Stephen F Austin
    Oct 27, 1836 - Giving Jackson's views on release of Santa Anna
  • Stephen F Austin to Joseph Ficklin
    Oct 30, 1836 - Conditions in Texas. Explaining why no more volunteers are needed
  • Stephen F Austin to Sam Houston
    Oct 31, 1836 - Accepting appointment to State Department
  • P W Grayson to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 3, 1836 - Thinks Jackson will delay recognition of Texas. Embarrassment caused by close relation between recognition and annexation. Thinks best way would be for United States to quiet the Mexican claim
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel M Williams
    Nov 3, 1836 - Urging him to return. Reconciliation
  • Santa Anna to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 5, 1836 - Explaining why he desires to visit Washington if released by the Texans
  • Stephen F Austin to Henry Meigs
    Nov 7, 1836 - Suggesting methods for negotiation with Santa Anna to quiet the Mexican claim to Texas and make way for annexation. Views on Texan boundary with Mexico
  • Stephen F Austin to Mary Austin Holley
    Nov 7, 1836 - Harmony. Conditions improving. Ill health. Accepted State Department
  • James Collinsworth to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 8, 1836 - Satisfied that annexation may take place at once
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Nov 11, 1836 - Suggesting certain investments
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas O Meaux, James W. Breedlove, and Alfred Penn
    Nov 19, 1836 - Assuring them of the government's intention to act liberally in settlement of the first loan
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas H Benton
    Nov 19, 1836 - Terms on which Texas wishes annexation.
  • Stephen F Austin to Toby and Brother
    Nov 19, 1836 - Order for supplies
  • Samuel Houston to Andrew Jackson
    Nov 20, 1836 - Release of Santa Anna. Annexation
  • Stephen F Austin to Samuel Houston
    Nov 21, 1836 - Recommending translation and publication of Filisola's report of the Mexican campaign in Texas
  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 22, 1836 - Suggesting lobby in Washington to work for annexation of Texas
  • Stephen F Austin to Thomas H Benton
    Nov 25, 1836 - Santa Anna's visit to Washington
  • Stephen F Austin to Hockley and Bee
    Nov 25, 1836 - Instructions for conduct in Washington, when they arrive with Santa Anna
  • George B McKinstry to Stephen F Austin
    Nov 25, 1836 - Bill of Sale of a negro
  • Stephen F Austin to none
    Dec 1, 1836 - Draft of Proclamation against Slave Trade.
  • Stephen F Austin to Unknown
    Dec 1, 1836 - Forming the Texas Rail Road Navigation and Banking Company
  • R Salmon to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 7, 1836 - His services to Texas in New York. Wants land for twenty colonists
  • J Morgan to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 7, 1836 - Sending him some oranges grown on his place
  • George W Poe to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 10, 1836 - Suggesting issue of Treasury notes
  • Stephen F Austin to Merle and Company
    Dec 10, 1836 - Certain drafts
  • Stephen F Austin to Parish Gasquet and Company
    Dec 10, 1836 - Concerning drafts
  • Stephen F Austin to John P Austin
    Dec 12, 1836 - Arranging certain payments
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 13, 1836 - Land business
  • William W Alsbury to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 17, 1836 - Sending him seeds and cuttings
  • Stephen F Austin to James F Perry
    Dec 18, 1836 - Value of shrubbery. Sends seeds and plants
  • William G Hall to Stephen F Austin
    Dec 20, 1836 - Stock certificate. Texas Rail Road, Navigation and Banking Company
  • George W. Poe to Unknown
    Dec 28, 1836 - Order for military funeral for Austin
  • Elias Wightman to Unknown
    Dec 31, 1836 - Deposition concerning Austin's landholdings

• 1837 (3 letters)

  • Barnard E. Bee to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 1, 1837 - Santa Anna's progress toward Washington
  • Mary Austin Holley to Stephen F Austin
    Jan 14, 1837 - Account of the passage of resolution by the Kentucky Senate requesting recognition of Texan independence
  • Mirabeau B. Lamar to Gail Borden, Jr
    Jan 20, 1837 - Tribute to Austin. Asks help in collecting material for a biography of Austin

• 1844 (1 letter)

  • James F Perry to Public
    Nov 30, 1843 - Preparation to gather material for a biography of Austin