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Map of that part of the boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States, comprised between Logan's Ferry on the Sabine River, and the 36th mile mound on the meridian line. (Sheet No. 1)
Map of the boundary line between the Republic of Texas and the United States, as surveyed by the Joint Commission in 1841. The map also includes bodies of water, buildings, and areas of elevation along the boundary line. The back of the map includes a note from Jerry Sadler, Commissioner of the General Land Office, from 1963. Relief shown in hachures.
Part of the boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States, North of the Sabine River, From the 72nd Mile Mound to Red River (Sheet 3).
Map of the boundary line between the Republic of Texas and the United States, as surveyed by the Joint Commission in 1841. The map also includes bodies of water, buildings, and areas of elevation along the boundary line. Relief shown in hachures.
Texas.
This map shows the eastern portion of the Republic of Texas. Individual land grants are outlined in color and labeled. Major cities, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale [ca. 1:2,900,000]. Prime meridian: Washington.
North America.
This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries and regions are shaded in various colors and labeled. Bodies of water and some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Washington.
Commercial Intelligencer. (Galveston City, Tex.), Vol. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, July 27, 1838
Weekly newspaper from Galveston City, Texas that includes local, state and national news about business and industry along with advertising.
The Civilian and Galveston Gazette. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, October 19, 1838
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
The tourist's pocket map of the state of Georgia : exhibiting its internal improvements, roads, distances, &c.
Map shows early nineteenth century Georgia counties, towns, swamps, proposed canals, military posts, and roads. Includes explanation and tables: Steam boat routes--Georgia census, 1830 [population statistics inside cover]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,584,000].
Mitchell's map of Illinois exhibiting its internal improvements, counties, towns, roads &c.
Map shows early nineteenth century Illinois township grid, railroads, stage roads, canals, counties, and towns. Includes explanation of lines and symbols used. Scale not given.
Carte de l'état du monde vers la fin du XVème siècle avec le tracé des principales expéditions maritimes des Scandinaves, des Portugais et des Espagnols jusque vers le milieu du 16ème siècle.
Map shows Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania. Maritime expedition routes to the late fifteenth century are noted throughout. Map appeared in the author's Atlas de Géographie Ancienne [1838]. Scale not given.
The United States, Texas & the British Provinces of the Canadas, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, N. Brunswick & Prince Edward Island.
Map shows major cities, political divisions and geography of early nineteenth century North America. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].
Map of the United States Territory of Oregon west of the Rocky Mountains exhibiting the various trading depots or forts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company, connected with the western and northwestern fur trade.
Map shows Hudson's Bay Company posts, areas of Native American habitation, "Mandan District," a portion of Lewis and Clarke's route across the Northwest, and opposing boundary claims for the United States and Great Britain as of 1818 and 1819. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:1,000,000].
Mexico.
Map shows cities, some roads, areas of Native American habitation, New Mexico, and California; outline of Texas includes Santa Fe. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:14,482,000].
North America.
Map shows "British America," independent Texas which includes Santa Fe, Indian Territory, boundary of United States and Mexico [according to Adams-Onis treaty], Oregon [Territory] as part of the western United States, and no northwest boundary for Iowa, and "Large Swamp" east of P[ort] S[an] Francisco and the Sierra Nevada. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:21,340,000].
A map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas.
Map shows cities and provinces of Mexico and a separate Texas with boundaries extended to the "Rio Bravo del Norte." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given. Map comes from History of South America and Mexico by John M. Niles.
Carte de l'Amérique septentrionale.
Map shows geography, cities, towns of early nineteenth century North America. Inset depicts the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:22,528,000].
Map of the mouth of the Connecticut River and Saybrook Harbour reduced from the original survey of J.W. Adams, made under the direction of Capt. W.H. Swift U.S.T. Engr.
Map shows navigational data and coastal detail for Saybrook Harbour at the mouth of the Connecticut River; islands, lighthouses, structures, ferries, and landings. Insets: "Tide Table Novr. 1836," "Western Channel," and "Eastern Channel." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings and contours. Scale not given.
National Banner. (Houston, Tex.), No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 1838
Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Magnetic Chart of the United States
Map shows the magnetic lines of longitude and latitude by degree, state lines, and major cities in the United States. Scale not given.
Cross Section on the parallel of 49° [British Columbia]
Map shows profile of Vancouver Island, the Gulf of Georgia, Canal de Haro, and vicinity in 4 cross sections. Depths measured in fathoms. Relief shown by profile. Depths shown in profile. Scale not given.
[Petition of Thos. Borden signed by Wyly Martin]
Petition of Thos. Borden signed by Wyly Martin 30 April 1838.
United States.
Map shows state and territorial boundaries of the United States from the Atlantic seaboard to mid-continent; Wisconsin and Iowa are pre-state territories or districts; Missouri and Michigan [with modern-day or near modern-day boundaries]; roads, railroads, canals, military posts, major cities and towns, mineral resources and mining activity. Relief is shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,144,000].
[Scrap of paper with Jesse Grimes signature]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Piece torn along fold of larger document, seal attached.
Sworn statement prepared by Elijah Stapp
Statement prepared by Elijah Stapp--a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence--is a testimony to the claims of S. Hatch for damages and expenses incurred during the Texas revolution.
[Handwritten Register of Marriages in Montgomery County, 1838 - 1840]
Handwritten marriage register for Montgomery County in 1838-1840.
The United States, Texas & the British Provinces of the Canadas, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, N. Brunswick & Prince Edward Island.
Map shows major cities, political divisions and geography of early nineteenth century North America. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].
Map of South America to accompany the History of South America.
Map shows major cities and political boundaries in early nineteenth century South America. Inset: [Map of southern tip of South America]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Map of the western states to illustrate Olney's school geography.
Map shows counties, railroads, canals, major cities, towns, battlegrounds, and mining activity for Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and parts of Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin Territory. Includes explanation and length of waterbodies. Scale not given.
A Map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas
Map of Mexico and the southern part of the Republic of Texas with adjacent areas. Geographic features are marked, with relief shown by hachures and colors denote states and territories. Scale [ca. 1:7,000,000].
Map of the settled part of Wisconsin Territory : compiled from the latest authorities.
Map shows early nineteenth century "Wisconsin Territory" counties, swamps, roads, areas of Native American habitation, proposed railroads, and notable physical features. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,200,000].
[Letter from Sam Houston to Charles Sims, August 12, 1838]
Letter with orders from Sam Houston to Charles Sims instructing him to proceed to various Indian tribes to assure them that they will have peace. The text reads: Nacogdoches, Texas 12th Aug, 1838 to Charles Sims, Sir, You will proceed to the various Tribes of Indians, and assure them them [sic], that no harm is in=tended towards them, but that the Treaty shall be [...] with them, and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and Peace will be kept with them; Tell them my words shall not perish= Let them remain at peace! It is said that whitemen [sic] intend to march against the Indians this is false! no such thing has even been thought of. Bad men may say so, but good men will not! Good men will [...]. Your Salary will be at the rate of five dollas a day. I am [...] Sam Houston.
[Statement of Power of Attorney]
Legal statement outlining the power of attorney granted by John West of Robertson County regarding a piece of land.
[Bank Draft]
Bank draft to T.C. Zimmerman, Holland, from T.G. Wick, Matagorda; in the amount of $1200 to be paid from the account of G.D. Langster, Oosterhoud, Netherlands.
Land Survey
Land survey of 640 and 1280 acres in Nacogdoches County; signed by B. A. Vansickle, Abraham Gibson, and W. H. Ferris for George H. Wright, Hansel Wright and Michael Snyder
Washington County legal documents
Rental agreement of Henny R. Cartmell and Bernard W. Holtzclaw to Philip Ayveritt for tavern house and four lots, containing stable, house used as office, house used as billiard room.
Washington County legal documents
Deed from John W. Hall, agent for townsite of Washington, to Moses T. Martin and Robert V. Clow for one lot at $150.
Washington County legal documents
Court summons for Philip Averitt to appear in James Whiteside vs. Philip Averitt case
Field notes
Field notes for survey of land in Nacogdoches County; maps included
Map of the United States. Territory of Oregon. 1838.
Map of the United States, especially the Territory of Oregon west of the Rocky Mountains. The map shows the British Territory, Territory Mandan, Oregon District, and Mexico circa 1838. Topographical data and water bodies are included.
[Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 28, 1838]
Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a copy of the government paper; Flores directs him to see statistics forms.
[Letter from Miguel Benavides to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, February 6, 1838]
Letter from Miguel Benavides to Justice of the Peace José María Ramón concerning rules to be observed regarding the sale of wild animals.
[Letter from José San Miguel to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, June 19, 1838]
Letter from from Juan San Miguel to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a statement confirming the ownership of jewels of Trinidad Salinas is supposed to turn over to Juan Flores.
[Letter from Comandante Lafuente to Justice of the Peace Ramón, September 25, 1838]
Letter from Comandante Lafuente to Laredo Justice of the Peace José María Ramón, confirming the departure of 14 mules with supplies for Mier.
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1838]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Francisco Gutiérrez claims a horse presently in Laredo.
[Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 7, 1838]
Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that he is sending two decrees, one concerning the constitutional division of the Northern Department.
[Document Concerning an Investigation]
Document containing information of an investigation on a horse belonging to Pedro Neyra. The document is signed in multiple places by local officials.
[Letter from Francisco Esteban Martinez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 15, 1838]
Letter from Francisco Esteban Martinez to the justice of the peace, acknowledging his having received two horses which belong to José Ignacio Guajardo.
[Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 23, 1838]
Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the justice of the peace in Laredo, asking for 100 pesos to supply the troops serving as scouts, escorts, etc.
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 11, 1838]
Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the justice of the peace in Laredo, acknowledging information presented on Alejo de la Cruz and "the crimes he has committed."
[Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, September 19, 1838]
Letter from José Antonio Flores to Justice of the Peace Ramón, informing him that Ramón has been granted a license for two months as requested in hist letter of September 4.
[Letter from José María Flores to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, May 23, 1838]
Letter from José María Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo with regulations regarding deserters from the Mexican Army.
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