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[Transcript of Letters from John J. Linn and James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, October 11, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Kerr to Col. Grayson and the Council of War, in which Linn requests the parol of three gentlemen. John J. Linn also writes and vouches for the gentlemen and their ability to comply with the terms of their parol.

Date: October 11, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Receipt of Payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, October 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a receipt of payment from J. B. Chance to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chance documents the circumstances under which he received payment for his land surveying work.

Date: October 1, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from George Huff to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 31, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Huff to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Huff reports that he has arrived at DeWitts with the artillery, and requests an escort to protect the artillery.

Date: October 31, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, October 29, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, regarding Gomez-Farias leaving Brazos to interview with Austin. Fisher informs Austin that he is aware that the interview was planned to take place and that the Matagorda Committee of Safety has been awaiting news from Austin.

Date: October 29, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 13, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, in which Dimitt offers Austin both congratulations on his appointment to the commander and chief of the Revolutionary Army and a pledge of support for the cause.

Date: October 13, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney argues that Perry would provide a great service by traveling to Columbia and convincing Greenville McNeil to travel to Brazoria to hold elections.

Date: October 4, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Sims to Doctor Peebles, in which Sims asks for several leagues of land to be reserved because he has made arrangements for permanent settlers on those leagues.

Date: October 10, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Certification of Results for the Election of a Delegate to the Council of War at Gonzales, October 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a certification of results for the election of a delegate to the council of war at Gonzales, in which the author testifies that Maj. Benjamin J. White received the unanimous vote for representative from the Goliad Committee of Safety.

Date: October 12, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, in which Radcliff expresses his regret at missing the opportunity to meet Zavala in San Felipe de Austin. Radcliff expresses his desire to follow Zavala's commands in pursuit of Texas independence.

Date: October 10, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, October 22, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, in which McKinney thanks Perry for the use of his "boy" in the completion of a challenging task. [It is unclear from this letter if "boy" is a diminutive way of addressing a male slave or if "boy" actually refers to Perry's son.]

Date: October 22, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Collins introduces his friend and fellow soldier in the Louisiana Guard, Mr. Robert C. Morris. Collins vouches for Morris' skill as a soldier and tactician, as well as, his sincere loyalty to the causes of his countrymen. Collins also asks where his service is needed the most.

Date: October 20, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, October 30, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter Silas Dinsmore to James F. Perry and J. G. McNeel, in which Dinsmore requests approval for a list of names, and advises that while Goliad is still in control of the colonists, La Baca is the best location for delivering supplies.

Date: October 30, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from R. R. Royall to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, October 17, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R. R. Royall to Genl. Stephen F. Austin, in which Royall informs Austin that two prisoners of war, Captain Manuel Savarigo and Ensign Antonio Garza, were delivered to the Council of War.

Date: October 17, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, October 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimitt to S. F. Austin, regarding the dispatch of a small band of troops to Austin's current position, and reports that there has not been any dissension or dissatisfaction amongst the troops at Goliad. However, Dimitt warns that there have been reports of dissension amongst Texas Revolutionary troops stationed elsewhere.

Date: October 15, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, October 18, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Genl. Martin Perfecto de Cos to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cos describes his surprise at learning that Austin is the Commander of the Texas Revolutionary Army. Cos accuses Austin of ignorance and impatience and refuses to acknowledge the Federal Army of Texas as a legitimate entity. Ugartechea writes with directions to suspend dispensing lands until the revolutionary conflict is over, and that any land titles acquired during this time will not be legally ac… more

Date: October 18, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Fisher updates Austin on the movement of Mexican troops, his opinion of Mexican generals involved in the war, the position of various politicians throughout Mexico on separation from Mexico, his interpretation of events that have transpired, and predictions about the strategic decisions to be made by both the Mexican and rebel leadership.

Date: October 20, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, October 4, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Committee of Safety of the Jurisdiction of Austin, regarding the declaration of war by the people of Texas against Mexican military despotism. Austin reports that the Mexican military at Bexar has advanced to Gonzales but that Texans agree that the first strategic victory for the revolution should be to take Bexar and drive out the Mexican military there, before the campaign closes. Austin asks the committee to circulate this news, and h… more

Date: October 4, 1835

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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