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[Transcript of letters from James Cook and Stephen F. Austin to E. R. Wightman, April 9, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for letters from James Cook and Stephen F. Austin to E. R. Wightman. In Cook's letter, he discusses his survey of the land. And in Austin's letter he discusses Williams and Bowman's failure to have their land surveyed and outlines what tract he created since they did not complete the land survey.
Date: April 9, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of an essay by Stephen F. Austin concerning the law of April 6, 1830, [May 18, 1830?]]

Description: Copy of transcript for an essay written by Stephen F. Austin, in which Austin addresses the history of Texas and the negative effects of the law of April 6, 1830, which ended immigration from the United States. Austin also argues that Texas would not economically benefit from separating from Mexico.
Date: 1830-05-18?
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
Date: October 10, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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