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1824/08/26
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Application to Mexican government re: Samuel May Williams (in Spanish)
Signed in Spanish, "Estevan." Asking that Williams become Austin's official secretary and stating his qualifications.
GLC01860.21
1836/02/22
Peebles, Robert, fl. 1836
Empresario land grant in Spanish (cos. John H. Borden and William Pettus)
Also signed by John H. Borden and William Pettus.
GLC01860.22
1830/09/17
Vicario, Leona, fl. 1830
Land grant in Spanish to John Baptist Sideck
Also signed by Rafael Manchola and Santiago del Valle. Docketed in English.
GLC01860.23
1832
Leon, Fernando de, fl. 1832
Land grant in Spanish for Francisco Peres, with a map dated 10/23/1833
Map shows land by the River Guadalupe.
GLC01860.24
1835/08/05
McClure, B.D., fl. 1835
Agreement between John McCoy and his wife Elizabeth granting her title to land
Written in English. Signed by McClure as judge and witness, with Abram Zimwalt, Malhijah Williams, Benjamin Williams, and James H.C. Miller. McCoy granted his wife Elizabeth title and right to 72 leagues of land.
GLC01860.25
1836/01/17
Lusk, Samuel, fl. 1836
to Charles Cabaniss re: praising Texas & urging him to leave Alabama
Lusk emphasizes the profitability of Texas farming and remarks "I think they will Declare Independence...."
GLC01860.27
1828/12/01
Memorandum re: agreement to recruit 450 families to settle
Co-signed by Anthony Butler. Butler agrees to settle 450 families on land granted to Austin in return for all "donations and benefits" arising from settlement.
GLC01860.29
10 December 1832
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.
Proclamation attacks the South Carolina Convention that passed the nullification ordinance. Denounces nullification as treason and rebellion, and warns the people of South Carolina to obey the laws. Jackson declares that "the power to annul a law...
GLC01863
7 February 1789
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to John Dongan
States that he believes Ezra L'hommedieu, a fellow Federalist, is the best candidate for Congress as he will be able to unite the Federalists in the district. Asks Dongan to have a meeting of the most influential Federalists of the county as soon as...
GLC01864
1782
Trumbull, John, 1750-1831
M'Fingal: A modern epic poem [signed by Samuel Jones]
Signed by New York Jurist and patriot Samuel Jones. First complete edition, printed by Hudson and Goodwin. Collateral to John Adams ALS to John Trumbull, GLC 1228.
GLC01865
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