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THE AUSTl~ PAPEilS
Austlu to James F. Perry, March 31, 1828. Concerning family lands In Vlrbrlnin, New Jersey, and :Missouri. Willi:uu Robinson to Austin, April 2, 1828. Introduclng Thomas Plerce, of England, who wishes to settle in 'l'exas. (Omitted.) Ramon Musquiz to Austin, April 3, 1828. Introducing General Terfrn. Asks Austin for census report of his colony. (Omitted.) Austin in account of J. H. Polley, April 5, 1828. rr1ce. of labor. William W. Rivers to Austin, April G, 1828. Antlounclng his intention of settling in the colony. (Omitted.) Thomas M. Duke to Ramon :\Iusquiz, April 7, 1828. Reporting colonists tranquil and prosperous. (Omitted.) J. Antonio Padilla to Austin, April 9, 1828. Regretting delay in arrival of application for charter to establish a Masonic Lodge in Texas. The legislature contemplated appointment of regular land commlssioner In the colonies. Rumors of clisturbances in Texas. Erasmo Seguin to Austin, April 9, 1828. Asking Austin to be especially cordial to his old frieucl, General Ter:ln. (Omitted.) Ramon Musquiz to Austin, April 17, 1828. (1) Ayuntnmiento can petition legiilature, but has no power to draw up project of law. He returns the bill for legalizing contracts with servants for the ayuntamiento to change it to form of a memorial; meantime he has sent a copy of present form to the Texas delegates in the legislature. (2) Austin's request for authorization of coasting trade with Mexico !,'l'ant<:!d, but practical benefit defeated by delay In establishing a customhouse at Galveston. (3) Constitutional prohibition of further introduction of slaves gr~atly against the interest of Texas; but unequal representation in legislature will prevent early relief. (4) Recom- mends petition by all the ayuntamientos for tariff relief. . J. Antonio Pa<lilla to Austin, April 22, 1828. . Forwarding resolution of legislature for collection of Bastrop's funeral e~--penses. Austin's reply that he hns made the money available. • Joel R. Poinsett to ---, Aprll 22, 1828. Notifying American merchants that Mexican Government has resolved to stop commerce between the United States and Mutngorda. (Omitted.) Samuel C. Hirams to Austin, April 24, 1828. Concerning bis land title. (Omitted.) Thomas M. Duke to Ramon Musquiz, May 2, 1828. WilJ correct the form of memorial concerning labor contracts. (Omitted.) Thomas M. Duke to Ramon Musquiz, May 2, 1828. Promising. to return - report of vital statistics. (Omitted.) . , · J. Antonio Padilla to Austin, May 3, 1828. Sends Austin a form of power of attorney which he is to fill out authorizing Victor Blanco to represent Stephen Richardson in courts of Yucatan. The bill which Austin informed him the ayu.ntamiento would transmit through the political chief did not arrive, but he has induced the committee on colonization to introduce the bill in the form in which Austin has quoted it. · The legislature divided into factions, and the majority have passed an unconstitutional decree, No. 50, which the governor has urged them to withdraw. If they do not, he asks Austin to have the ayuntamlento protest against it and urge repeal. Urges Austin to send-second appllcation for charter of Masonic lodge. Austin to [Ramon Musquiz], May 5, 1828. Describing location of a mine of lead and silver which he has denouncecl. (Omitted.) Terli.n to Austin, May 8, 1828. Introducing applicant for land. Thomas R. Leaming to Austin, Philadelphia, May 8, 1828. Requests in- formation ln order to assist Austin in colonizing Austin's map of Texas.
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