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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, May 7, 1817]

Description: Copy of a transcript of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to F. Douglass, J. Connor, and I. Rector, on May 7, 1817, addressing their request that he suspend his business with a Mr. Filcken for four or five days, saying that he will do so because of a recent injury to his eye.
Date: May 7, 1817
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

A New and Accurate Map of the World, Comprehending all the New Discoveries, in Both Hemispheres, carefully brought down to the Present Time.

Description: This map shows the entire world in two round depictions of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively. Each of the major regions is outlined, shaded, and labeled. Major rivers and islands are marked. There are several small drawings around the outside of the map showing "Geographical Circles," the "Solar System," and the "Terrestrial Globe."
Date: unknown
Creator: Baldwyn, George Augustus
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Brief History of the Balzen Family in Texas

Description: History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.
Date: July 14, 1982
Creator: Balzen, Richard W. & Balzen, Martha C.
Partner: Castroville Public Library

The Portable Handbook of Texas

Description: Book containing a brief history Texas from prehistoric times to the end of the twentieth century. Following this is a series of alphabetical arranged articles which cover various aspects of Texas history, including significant communities, people, institutions, and agencies.
Date: 2000
Creator: Barkley, Roy R., 1941- & Odintz, Mark F., 1953-
Partner: Texas State Historical Association
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