THE AUSTIN PAPERS 1105 Erasmo Seguin to Austin, April 2, 1829. Asking instructions about occupa- tion of lands that Austin has granted him. (Omitted.) Austin to Josiah H. Bell, April 4, 1829. Pointing out errors In the public attitude toward the ayuntamiento, and explaining its duties. Budget, manu- script translation of the laws, "shyster" lawyers. Austin to Elias R. Wightman, April 7, 1820. Concerning a grant of land. Illustrates Austin's methodical nature and some of the complexities of his situation. (Omitted. Printed in full in the editor's Life of Stephen F. Austin, 160-101.) Austin to Thomas Cox, April 7, 1829. Receipt for a mule. · Currency system. . (Omitted.) Commodore David Porter to Austin, Vera Cruz, April 10, 1829. Asking Austin to nssist him in getting a grant of Janel in Texns. (Omitted.) Ernsmo Seguin to Austin, Bexar, April 16, 1829. Instructing Austin to make minor improvements on lanu which Austin has granted him. ,vants to comply with the law with minimum expense. (Omitted.) Austin to Josiah H. Bell, April 16, 1S2!J. .Asks Bell to assist 1n preparing a list of settlers who have not obtained land titles. Object to show the land commissioner the importance of finishing that task, which his predecessors had generally imposed on Austin. Progress of subscription for the academy. Austin to Elins R. Wightman, April 17, 1829. Agreement to grant land. Elias R. Wightman to Austin, April 22, 1829. Concerning location of the "New Yorkers." Wants to prove the salubrity of the colony by their health. (Omitted.) Austin to William H. Wharton, April 24, 1829. An excellent statement of difficulties overcome in founding his settlements and of his vision of their future. The present administration in 1\Iexico favors slavery. '"'Immigration of 500 southern men of character would make Texas. Future of the cotton trade with England in return for "untarifrecl " English manufacturers. Charles Douglas to Austin, Vera Cruz, April 25, 1829. Description of the Guazaconlco Valley and views of l\Iexican policy of prohibiting slavery. Austin to Elias R. Wightman, April 27, 1829. Arrangements concerning land. Ramon Musquiz to Austin, April 30, 1829. Asking exact description of location of a mine. (Omitted.) J. l\I. Berramendi to Austin, Bexar, April 30, 1829. " There is such a lack of money, due to the Government's failure to pay troops of Bel:ar, that mer- chants have no money to trade with your colony." (Omitted.) David G. Burnet to Austin, Cincinnati. Ohio, May 4, 1829. Robert Owen's Plans for a socialistic colony in Texas. General interest in Texas. James B. Austin, John Austin, and S. M. Williams in agreement with Austin, concerning a mining claim, .May 5. 1829. (Omitted.) Green De Witt to Ramon Musquiz, .May 8, 1829. Reports contraband trade Which he has no means to stop. Indians. Green De Witt to Ramon Musquiz, May 8, 1829. Report of plnns for an Indian invasion. Green De Witt to Ramon Musquiz, May S, 1S29. Report of Indian invasion directed at La Bahia. Austin to Ellas R. Wightman, May 13, 1829. Concerning a deed. (Omitted.) Austin to Mrs. E. M. Peery, May 26, 1829. Texas is tranquil and progresses. Lack of schools. Jnmes B. .Austin to Mrs. E. l\I. Peery, May 26, 1829. Rapicl settlement o! Texn~. Cotton nnd sugar exports.
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