In April 1823 Stephen F. Austin received a special contract with the newly declared government of Mexico, as independent from Spain, confirming his license to settle 300 families in central Texas. He immediately returned to Texas and began to issue titles to his colonists as quickly as the claims could be surveyed. The Americanization of Texas was of great concern to Mexico. As a result the Mexican government incorporated into the law of April 6, 1830, which established Mexican garrisons across Texas and prohibited further immigration of Americans. The central map of 1837 Texas shown here was initially printed in 1830 with fewer grants denoted. In his letter to Mexico, Austin stated his purpose in compiling the map, "has been to add to the fund of geographic knowledge of Mexican territory, and to make known our beloved Texas". For Framing options contact Texas Art Mart.
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