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[Transcript of Two Letters Concerning Slavery]

Description: Copy of transcript for two letters. The first is to the American colonists in Texas, discussing the sale of slave and the effect of American Indian raids on the colonies. The second letter, to the City Hall, explains the necessity of new colonists, who emigrate during the summer, to sell their slaves in order to survive until the fall.
Date: unknown
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

United States, North America : Northern limit of slavery in Western States shown by Mason & Dixon's Line.

Description: Map shows Mason and Dixon's line from California to Arkansas, state and territorial boundaries, major cities and towns, areas of Indian habitation, and notable geographical features; Washington, Oregon, Nebraska, Kansas, and Indian territories, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, and California. Includes notes. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 11,000,000].
Date: [1854..1861]
Creator: W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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