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[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]

Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Date: 1862/1863

Creator: MacMurphy, G. L.

Item Type: Book

Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika [Sheet 3]

Map shows state and territorial boundaries, railroads, canals, cities and towns, marshlands, and areas of Native American habitation. Inset: "Schildkroten In." [Galapagos Islands]. Includes number key and table of statistics. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale not given.

Date: [1850..1863]

Creator: Handtke, F. (Friedrich), 1815-1879

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items]

Letter written from the constitutional court (Juzgado Constitutional) of Nuevo Laredo to the mayor of Laredo, Texas asking that they return archives and furniture that were taken to Laredo in 1863. A response from Laredo on the reverse states that the person they reference (Nicolas Grisanti) is ill and will look into the issue when he is well.

Date: March 2, 1867

Creator: Ramos, Luís & Salinas, Agustin

Item Type: Letter

Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Historic Marker Application: Reedy Chapel A. M. E. Church]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Reedy Chapel A. M. E. Church, in Galveston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.

Date: January 29, 1975

Creator: Texas Historical Commission

Item Type: Text

Location: 29.300531 -94.788972

Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Burger Home]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Burger Home, in Bastrop, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.

Date: 1979

Creator: Texas Historical Commission

Item Type: Text

Location: 30.112518 -97.319601

Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Johnson's map of the world on Mercator's projection.

Map shows early nineteenth century cities and geography of Africa, Asia, North America, south America, Europe, and Oceania. Exploration routes of Captain James Cook and Captain Charles Wilkes are noted. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca.1:67,000,000].

Date: [1862..1863]

Creator: Johnson, A. J. (Alvin Jewett), 1827-1884

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.

Date: March 13, 1864

Creator: Moore, Charles B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.

Date: March 13, 1864

Creator: Moore, Charles B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.

Date: July 12, 1863

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Batteries at Grand Gulf Captured by the United States Mississippi Squadron, May 3, 1863

Map illustrating gun batteries at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, that were captured by Union forces on May 3, 1863. The map shows hills, vessels, streets and the Mississippi and Big Black Rivers.

Date: 1911

Creator: United States. War Department.

Item Type: Map

Location: None

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika [Sheet 1]

Map shows state and territorial boundaries, railroads, canals, cities and towns, marshlands, and areas of Native American habitation. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale not given.

Date: [1850..1863]

Creator: Handtke, F. (Friedrich), 1815-1879

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Johnson's Nebraska, Dakota, Colorado, Idaho & Kansas.

Map shows various surveyed railroad routes to the Pacific Coast; Idaho Territory extending east to 104 degree line of longitude; areas of Native American habitation by tribe, notable physical features, military outposts, settlements, and existing railroads. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:4,866,000].

Date: [1863..1864]

Creator: Johnson, A. J. (Alvin Jewett), 1827-1884

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

United States of North America: Eastern & Central [Sheet 5]

Map shows proposed Pacific Railway routes and existing transportation routes across the mid-nineteenth century south-central United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,294,720].

Date: 1863

Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The World on Mercator's projection.

Map shows major cities and physical features of six continents and islands of the South Pacific; navigational details for the Canton River, Hong Kong, "Van Diemens Land" [Tasmania], the "River Hooghly," Singapore, and Good Hope. Insets: "Canton River and Hong-Kong," "Van Diemens Land," "Mouths of the River Hooghly," "Island and town of Singapore," and "Colony of Good Hope." Includes small illustration of village along the Hugli River on inset map. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by sound… more

Date: [1843..1863]

Creator: Hall, Sidney

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

United States of North America: Eastern & Central [Sheet 1]

Map shows proposed Pacific Railway routes and existing transportation routes across the mid-nineteenth century northeast United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,294,720].

Date: 1863

Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

United States of North America: Eastern & Central [Sheet 2]

Map shows proposed Pacific Railway routes and existing transportation routes across the mid-nineteenth century north-central United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,294,720].

Date: 1863

Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Middle Atlantic States.

Map shows boundaries, physical features, and major cities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,118,400].

Date: [1863..1883]

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.

Date: September 4, 1863

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 28, 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing the toll that sickness has taken on the Confederate troops; troop movements; demoralized troops deserting and going home; his personal health; and comments on family news.

Date: August 28, 1863

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.

Date: August 23, 1865

Creator: Fentress, Maud C.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections