1750
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
Henry Elliott to Austin, April 13, 1822. Asks terms for opening mines 1n Texas. Hears complaints of "entire stagnation of business" in the United States. Gaspar Lopez to Antonio Martinez, April 15, 1822. Austin's arrival In Mon- terey and departure for the Capital. Eis report on steps taken in the forma- tion of the new settlement of Louisiana families "a. q• esta reducida su comi- cion." James Bryan to Austin, April 15, 1822. Prospects flattering. Company of a hundred in Kentucky sending agents to Texas to inspect. Reports from East. Sends goods to trade. R. C. Bruffey to Austin, April 16, 1822. Disappointment at not seeing Aus- tin. Uneasy about constitution and "restrictions." Austin's debts. Gaspar Lopez to Antonio Martinez, April 24, 1822. Continual complaints about unauthorized settlement of foreigners in Texas under pretext of belong- ing to Austin's establishment. Notify them that the subject ls before the Su- preme Government and that they can not gain titles to lancl until they conform to regulations that may be fixed. T. [or J.] Reilly to Joseph E. Hawkins, April 26, 1822. Trespalacios ap- pointed governor of Texas. He is cool toward Austin, but says he favors th~ colony. The subject progressing satisfactorily in Congress, but requires vig- ilant attention. Many other applicants for grants, and the Austin colony has much to fear from their encroachments. Maria Austin to Austin, April 26, 1822. Family news. Reports of Indian outrages. Religious toleration. John Hawkins to Austin, April 29, 1822. Misdoings of William Kinchelow, who claims to be your partner, has checked enthusiasm for immigration. One hundred families were ready to move from Alabama. Hardships in Texas. Report on form of government and terms. Austin to J. H. Hawkins, 1\-lay 1, 1822. Backwardness and desolation of Mexico. Government favorable to his grnnt. Congress works in good order but slowly. Gen. Wilkinson. Samuel Ricker, Jr., to Austin, New Orleans, May 3, 1822. Inquiries concern- ing commerce in Texas. Alijah Hull to Austin, May 7, 1822. Wants employment ns surveyor. Ad- vanced supplies for the Gutierrez-Magee expedition ; will the new government recognize such claims? Austin to [Anastacio Bustamante?], l\fay 10, 1822. American trnclers en- courage hostility of Comanches and Lipans against Mexicans. Three routes of trade. Indians can be pacified by breaking off this commerce, supplying in its place a licensed trade under direction of Mexican Government, and strength· ening the settlements of Texas. Austin's memorinl to Congress,· l\fay 13, 1822. Documented review of his procedure and present state of the colony. Asks (1) that limits of the grant as described by him be approved, and that the quantity of land which he promised colonists be confirmed; (2) that the colonists .be given titles and placed in possession; (3) that he be allowed to settle additional families after filling contract for the first 300; (4) thnt he ancl his family be given land in compen- sation for his expenses and labor; (5) that Ile be allowed to found towns; and (6) that be be given letters of citizenship. In return for these concessions he romises (1) to explore and map tile coast and harbors; (2) remove obstruc- fions from rive1;s to open navigation; and (3) organize the settlers into com• panies of carabineros to defend the Province.
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