The Austin Papers, Vol. 2

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THE AUS'l'IN PAPERS

Austin to Father Miguel Muldoon, November 15, 1831. Messages for 'l'erlin. Austin's lnbors for Texas. Austin to James F. Perry, November 15, 1831. Navigation and custom duties. Conference with Ter:'.in. Forecasts. Austin to Mary Austin Holley, November 17, 1831. :Methods and motives nnd difficulties in settling Texas. Confidence in justice of Mexican Govern- ment. Wishes now to advertise Texas and settle Irish, Scotch, German, Swiss, and French immigrants. Austin to James E'. Perry, November 17, 1831. Advice about home. James F. Perry to Austin, November 18, 1831. Progress in getting settlers. Manuel de Mier y Teriin to Austin, Anahuac, November 20, 1831. Regrets Austin's illness and his inability to see him until l\Iarch. Appreciates Austin's influence in preserving order in Texas; no one could take his place. His deeds speak for themselves, and Austin need not fear false reports concerning his work. Ter!ln must establish customhouse to prevent contraband trade. Fears colonists may misunderstand. Mozea Rousseau to Austin, November 19, 1831. Order for $70 worth of cows and calves. Austin to James F. Perry, November 21, 1831. Suggestions for improvement of farm and home. Margaret Dickinson to .Austin, Perry County, Mo., November 23, 1831. Con- cerning land claims. (Omitted.) • Austin to Thomas H. Denton, November 25, 1831. Recommending W. B. Travis to be United States consul. Father Muldoon to Austin, Anahuac, November 28, 1831. Ter(m's disposi- tions at Anahuac. He complained of "redundancy" of lawyers. His high opinion of Austin. Ecclesiastical matters. Henry Austin to Austin, November 28, 1831. Teriin's visit beneficial. .Austin worries too much about" babblers" of little influence; substantial men will take no step in public matters without his approval. Land troubles. Thomas Davis to s. l\L Williams, November 28, 1831. Draft on Austin for two "gentle cows and calves." Austin to Hamon .Musquiz, November 29, 1831. Sending physician's certificate to show his inability to attend opening of the legislature. Austin's house plans for his sister, November 30, 1831. Emily M. Perry to James F. Perry, December 1, 1831. Discussion of a house plan drawn by Austin. Austin to James Hope, December 5, 1831. Conuitions on which English immigrants will be received. li'rancisco Ruiz to Austin, December 11, 1831. Regrets labor and expense iu\"oh·ed in filling Austin's latest contract. Hopes conditions will change so as to make this unnecessary. William S. Parrott to Austin, Mexico, Decembel'. .17, 1831. Concerning indebtedness of S. J. Wilson to him. Romon Musquiz to Austin, Bexar, December 20, 1831. Acknowledging receipt of certificate of illness which he has forwarded to the go\"ernor. (Omitted.) Miguel Arciniega to ' , December 22, 1831. Report of families to whom he has granted titles. (Omitted.) Austin to 1\Iary Austin Holley, December 22, 1831. Certificate of reception as a colonist and passport to United States. Austin to Emily M. Perry, December 2.~, 1831. Mrs. Holley. Shipping.

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