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[Transcript of Letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Coln. E. Burleson to General Stephen F. Austin, in which Burleson reports that he received Austin's communication regarding the interception of the supply convoy too late to send a detachment last night. Burleson also reports that he sent Maj. Sommerville and seventy men to support Capt. [Fanning]'s efforts, and that Capt. Lockhart has returned to Camp Defiance after being separated from fellow troops near the Medina River.
Date: November 12, 1835
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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]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of General Order from P. Dimitt to Fellow Citizens, Officers, and Volunteers of the Army of the People of Texas, October 12, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a general order from P. Dimitt to Fellow Citizens, Officers, and Volunteers of the Army of the People of Texas, in which he declares martial law for the town of Goliad and the immediate surrounding areas.
Date: November 12, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from A. W. Radcliff to Governor Lorenzo De Zavala, October 10, 1835]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of Letter from A. Brigham to James F. Perry, December 20, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Brigham to James F. Perry, in which Brigham informs Perry that he was elected as Regidor for the Jurisdiction of Brazoria during the annual election of municipal officers, and that he should be present on January 1, 1836 to assume the duties of his office.
Date: December 20, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Collins to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Description: 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
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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, November 18, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Capt. William Dimmitt, in which Austin informs Dimmitt that he is to transfer command of the fort and the town to Capt. Collinsworth immediately. Austin explains that the transfer of command is due to reports made by Governor Viesca and acting Alcalde regarding harsh mistreatment of the inhabitants of Goliad.
Date: November 18, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from B. R. Milam to The President of the Provisional Government, undated]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from B. R. Milam to The President of the Provisional Government, in which Milam describes the assault on Bexar. Milam reports that Ugartechea is on the way with reinforcements and the Texas revolutionary forces require immediate reinforcements of both ammunition and soldiers.
Date: unknown
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Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Resolution from the General Council of the Provisional Government to Stephen F. Austin, Decemeber 11, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a resolution from General Council of the Provisional Government to Stephen F. Austin, in which the council resolves to acknowledge Austin's repeated sacrifices on behalf of Texas and wish him well in his recently appointed role as Commissioner to the United States.
Date: December 11, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, December 11, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from S. F. Austin to The President and Members of the General Council, in which Austin advises the creation of permanent government and the creation of a constitution via a convention of elected representatives. Austin also commends the council for aid provided to the Mexican Federalist troops.
Date: December 11, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 20, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, in which Smith introduces Maj. Charles E. Hawkins, and instructs Austin, et al., to assign Hawkins to outfit and train the Texas Revolutionary Navy.
Date: December 20, 1835
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[Transcript of Letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 17, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith (on behalf of the Executive Council) to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, in which Smith instructs Austin, et al., to avoid providing supplies to Mexicans who claim to be friends of Texas and the revolutionary cause, and to correspond with the executive council through agents stationed in each city rather than direct correspondence.
Date: December 17, 1835
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[Transcript of Official Order from Henry Smith to The Commission on the Part of the People of Texas, December 9, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Smith to The Commission on the Part of the People of Texas, in which Smith orders the commission to purchase three hundred and seven hundred barrels of flour, and to contract with bakers and send them to San Felipe de Austin for further instruction.
Date: December 9, 1835
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[Transcript of Certification of Results for the Election of a Delegate to the Council of War at Gonzales, October 12, 1835]

Description: 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
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