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- "Pervviae Avriferae Regionis Typvs"
- Full color map of Peruvian coast showing ports, towns and topography with insets of Florida and the Gulf coast
- Glass flip
- Eighteenth century Stiegel type paneled glass flip; with copper wheel engraving in vesica and dot design; rough pontil mark; 18th c.
- [Market House, Caroline County, Virginia]
- Illustration of house; on front "Market House, Caroline County, Va. (John Baylor, 1758); on back "'New Market' Manor House, Caroline Co. Virginia. Home of the Baylors, who came from Tiverton, Devonshire, England, in 1676"
- A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America
- Map of the southeastern United States showing the British and French settlements along with rivers, mountains and towns; in Benjamin Martin, "A General Magazine of Arts and Sciences," London, 1759
- Untitled map of Louisiana, Virginia and Carolina
- Untitled map by John Gibson that appeared in a June 1763 issue of "Gentlemen's Magazine" in London; refers to Texas as "High Land"
- The United States Gazetteer: Containing an Authentic description of the Several States
- Front cover, spine, and title page of a United States gazetteer.
- "Bride's bottle"
- Clear blown glass frug or cordial bottle with enamel decoration; Steigel type, 18th to early 19th century, pewter collar, slightly lavender tint to glass
- Printing type
- Several hundred pieces of 19th century lead printing type, including spacers, from Brenham Banner Press office
- Treurzang, bij het Plechtig Vieren der Nagedachtenis Van Washington, in de Maatschappij van Verdiensten Felix Meritis, Den 21 Maart 1800.
- Front cover and title page of a Dutch text about George Washington.
- Letter from Edwin S, Buck to his sister, Jane
- Written from Chappell Hill, Texas, by Edwin S. Buck, to his sister, Jane, in Pontiac, Michigan; mentions several family members and local residents.
- Title to Land in the Northwest Territory
- Certificate regarding land granted to John Crittendon for military service and signed by Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and James Madison, Secretary of State.
- Embroidered sampler
- Very delicate sampler stitched on fine linen with embroidered verse, trees, birds, building, floral designs, geometric designs, and "Watnall School"; stretched on wooden frame and nailed with rusty handmade tacks
- A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Exhibiting the Western Territory, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia etc.
- Hand-colored engraving of the Great Lakes region of North America showing settlements, roads and topography (relief shown by hachures). Regions are outlined in various colors.
- A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Exhibiting the Western Territory, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia etc.
- Hand-colored engraving of the Great Lakes region of North America showing settlements, roads and topography.
- A Short Scriptural Catechism, intended for the use of the Methodist Societies
- The front and back covers of a Methodist catechism. The back cover (page 60) appears to be part of an index to the rest of the book.
- The Weekly Register (Baltimore, Md.), Volume 4, Number 20, Saturday, July 17, 1813
- Issue of The Weekly Register newspaper including an article on the first page entitled "Republic of Mexico" which is described as a "hasty" translation of the Declaration of Independence from Spain. Other articles include: Indian Council; The Direct Tax; Map of the Rapids of Miami, Shewing the situation of Fort Meigs, &c.; Interesting Topography of Ohio; Proceedings of Congress; Events of the War; and The Chronicle (France and the Allies).
- History of the expedition of Captains Lewis and Clark, 1804-5-6; reprinted from the edition of 1814, Vol. 2
- History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark.
- Metal button
- Metal military button with eagle and shield design similar to U.S. Infantry officers, 1815-1821; eyehook on back
- Sermons on the Christian Doctrine, as received by the different denominations of Christians.
- Title page and final page (120) of a book of sermons.
- Estate Appraisal
- Property of Marry (sic) Powell, deceased by Erastus Smith, Alexander [Cavin] or [Carvin], Tobias E. Brashears
- Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Arkansa Territory: Map of Arkansa and other Territories of the United States
- Geographical, Historical, And Statistical Map Of Arkansas Territory. Map Of Arkansas And Other Territories of the United States Respectfully inscribed to the Hon. J.C. Calhoun Secretary Of War By S.H. Long Major T. Engineers. No. 35. Drawn by S.H. Long Maj. U.S. Engineers. Engraved by Young & Delleker.
- Records of silver mining companies, Real de Batopilas, Mexico
- Records delivered to commandant of the mines by J.M.A. Allen, D.I. Maldonais and others; Joel M. Poinsett included in records
- "Mexico. and Guatimala. Corrected from original information communicated by Simon A.G. Bourne Esq."
- Hand-colored engraving of Mexico and Guatemala showing settlements, roads, mines and topography
- Embroidered sampler
- Plain weave sampler with silk embroidery, floral border, floral motifs, and poem. Text: "In Sharon's lovely Rose, Immortal beauties/ shine; Its sweet refreshing fragrance shows;/ Its origin divine./ Pleasure is a Rose, near which there ever grows/ the thorn of evil; It is wisdom's work so carefully/ to cull the Rose, as to avoid the thorn, and let its/ rich perfume exhale to heaven in grateful adoration/ of Him who gave the Rose to blow./ Mary Louise Brown, November 2nd 1829."
- “Cotton Book 1830”
- Cotton factors journal; records cotton bale weights before and after drying
- Pap boat
- Porcelain pap boat with blue willow transferprinted design
- Peter Parley's Geography for Children: with nine maps and seventy-five engravings.
- Front cover of a children's geography book.
- Voz de la Patria, Tomo 2, Numero 19, Lunes 29 de Marzo de 1830
- Continuation of the history of General Don Guadalupe Victoria, discussing the Fredonian Rebellion.
- Fredonia or the United States of North America; including also Cabotia, or the Canadian Provinces; the Western Territory to the Pacific Ocean; and the northern part of the Mexican States.
- Hand-colored engraving of the United States showing settlements, roads and topography. An inset note in the lower-left corner explains the use of the term "Fredonia."
- [Letter from Austin with Map]
- Hand-written instructions concerning land surveys along the coast, signed by S. F. Austin. He mentions Duke, Nelms, and [Rales]. On the reverse, a map of the land survey is sketched with notes about dimensions. In the digital version, the first page is included twice - the second time a hand-written transcription of the letter is pictured beneath the original.
- [Document Regarding the Treaty of Limits]
- Treaty recognizing the U.S.-Mexican Border with commentary in Spanish and the text of treaties in both English and Spanish, side-by-side, including agreements signed January 12, 1828, and April 5, 1831.
- Sketches and Eccentricities of Col. David Crockett, of West Tennessee
- Front cover and title page of a book about David Crockett including an envelope addressed to Cary Hart.
- Estado libre de Coahuila y Tejas
- Official Mexican Broadside tabulating the population of Coahuila and Texas for the 1833 census
- The Elementary Spelling Book
- Spelling book
- New Map of Texas, with the contiguous American & Mexican States
- Hand-colored map of Texas showing adjacent territories, grants, and states. Regions are shaded in various colors. Text boxes around the map include information on "Land Grants," "Rivers of Texas," and "Remarks on Texas."
- Article on balloons (aerial navigation)
- According to the headers and footers, this document is from the "American Magazine," volume I, number 6 which was published in February of an unknown year (a handwritten note on the cover says 1835). The first page (30) is the beginning of an article about how different people might be spending the winter months. The second page (280) includes the end of an article about a riot and burning of a Convent in or near Boston (which may refer to the burning of the Charlestown Convent in August, 1834) as well as random statistics and tidbits of current events.
- Letter to Sam Houston
- Manuscript letter to Sam Houston from William G. Hill which is accompanied by the Goliad Declaration of Independence, an eight page manuscript, probably Sam Houston's copy, dated December 20, 1835
- "Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah, or the Sleepy Eye: A Sioux Chief
- Hand-colored lithograph of Sioux chief Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah visible from the waist up; he is wearing feathers in hair and has two braids, a scarf around his neck, and blanket over his right shoulder.
- Receipt to Joseph Kilgore
- To Joseph Kilgore, Harrisburg, for two bayonets and muskets
- Segundo Calendario Portatil de Ignacio Cumplido, Para el ano de 1837, Arreglado al meridiano de Mexico.
- Front and back covers of a Mexican Almanac.
- Treaty of Velasco
- 1836 copy of the Treaty of Velasco; negotiated by Sam Houston to achieve peace between Texas and Mexico.
- [Repayment of Loan to the Provisional Government of Texas with Land]
- Document describing the repayment of a loan to the Provisional Governement of Texas in land. Two loans were made to Texas via Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton, and Stephen F. Austin for $250,000, and is being paid off in land scrip.
- Surrender of Santa Anna
- Print of Santa Anna's surrender to General Sam Houston during the Texas Revolution
- "Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting Reports from the Secretaries of State and War, in compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant."
- U.S. House, 24th Congress, 1st session, H.R. Doc. #56, May 14, 1836; correspondence with the government of Mexico
- "Message from the President of the United States, In compliance with a resolution of the Senate, relating to the condition of Texas, &c."
- Report to the 24th Congress, 1st Session, includes Constitution of the Republic of Texas, and Declaration of Independence, Also, Houston's Report on the Battle of San Jacinto
- "Primera Secretaria de Estado, Departmento de Exterior"
- Treaty of January 12, 1828 to establish a U.S.-Mexican border. English and Spanish -untrans. Printed form. Folded. See 1974-62.
- "Memorial of Sundry Inhabitants of Opelousas, Louisiana, In favor of acknowledging the Independence of Texas"
- Publication of the 24th Congress, 1st session, Senate Doc. 416., regarding independence of Texas
- "Proceedings of a Meeting of the Citizens of Nashville, Tenn., in favor of Recognizing the Independence of Texas"
- Report from the 24th Congress, 1st Session, June 27th, 1836
- "Independence of Texas"
- Report from the Committee on Foreign Affairs to the U.S. House, 24th Congress, 1st session, H.R. Doc. #854
- Condition of Texas. Message from the President of the United States, Upon the subject of the political, military, and civil condition of Texas.
- This booklet includes the text of an address by President Andrew Jackson to Congress regarding the independence of Texas as well as various letters written by Henry M. Morfit who went to Texas in order to report about the conditions to the Secretary of State.