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[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826]

Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard discussing the files that were supposedly attached to the letter, as well as the fact that Mr. I. C. Goolrick "wishes to obtain the situation of Purser in the navy."

Date: April 21, 1826

Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Sam Houston to David C. Dickson - May 19, 1833]

Letter from Sam Houston to David C. Dickson discussing a document relevant to Dickson's political objective.

Date: May 19, 1833

Creator: Sam Houston

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

[Transcript of Resolutions of Nacogdoches, 1835]

Copy of transcript for Resolutions of Nacogdoches, in which citizens of the jurisdictions of Gonzales, Mina, Austin, Matagorda, and Columbia have recommended that a convention of Texas be called to discuss the changing political climate in Mexico and Mexico's relationship to the citizens of Texas.

Date: 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, September 25, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Whiteside to Spencer H. Jack, in which Whiteside informs Jack about the status of an order for thirty-seven dollars to Col. Austin.

Date: September 25, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of report made by Moses Austin Bryan, October 13, [1835]]

Copy of transcript for a report made by Moses Austin Bryan on movements of the Texas military.

Date: October 13, 1835

Item Type: Report

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.

Date: November 15, 1835

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as the Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an announcement made by Sam Houston appointing William H. Wharton as Minister of Plenipotentiary to the United States to promote Texas's annexation into the U.S.

Date: November 18, 1835

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Wyatt Hanks to Genl. S. F. Austin, December 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Wyatt Hanks to Genl. S. F. Austin, in which Hanks seeks Austin's advice regarding the creation of a corps of cavalry officers in addition to the Texas Revolutionary Army.

Date: December 9, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, B. T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to Stephen F. Austin, B. T. Archer, and William H. Wharton introducing Major Charles E. Hawkins and recommending him for service in the Texas Navy.

Date: December 19, 1835

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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

Date: December 20, 1835

Creator: Hill, William G.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Transcript of Letter from S. Rhoads-Fisher to Gale Borden, February 9, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from S. Rhoads-Fisher to Gale Borden, on February 9, 1836, asking that Rhoads-Fisher help Davis Baker acquire a better standing in the military.

Date: February 9, 1836

Creator: Rhoads-Fisher, S.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, February 12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, on February 12, 1836, discussing the legitimacy of an offer of 800 acres of land and a bounty put forth by Sam Houston, and the offer of the ladies of Nashville, Tenn. to outfit a regiment.

Date: February 12, 1836

Creator: Austin, Stephen F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of army orders made by Sam Houston, March 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for army orders made by Sam Houston stating that independence has been declared and that citizens must march to the aid of the army fighting at Béxar. Also, Houston reports that it is rumored that the Mexican army may be moving to Gonzales.

Date: March 2, 1836

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of announcement concerning the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to Texas, April 14, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an announcement by the committee of J. C. Larue, J. Ricord, R. Pearse, P. Snell, and M. Cronican reporting the progress of the Texas Revolution and opening emigration to all interested and willing to support Texas.

Date: April 14, 1836

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Surrender of Santa Anna

Print of Santa Anna's surrender to General Sam Houston during the Texas Revolution

Date: April 22, 1836

Item Type: Artwork

Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Transcript of minutes for a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas, April 23, 1836]

Copy of transcript for minutes of a meeting held by the citizens of Lexington, Texas to discuss the ongoing revolution. The minutes also include a draft of a statement to be forwarded to the United States Congress, as well as a statement written by Sam Houston regarding military affairs.

Date: April 23, 1836

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Sam Houston to the Army of Texas, on May 5, 1836, addressing the battle of San Jacinto and commending them for their dedication to the liberty of Texas. There is also a list of the dead and wounded from the same battle.

Date: May 5, 1836

Creator: Houston, Sam

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of report made by Sam Houston regarding the Battle of San Jacinto, May 5, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a report made by Sam Houston regarding the battle of San Jacinto. The report includes the names of the wounded and deceased, as well as Houston's reflections on the battle.

Date: May 5, 1836

Item Type: Text

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from J. L. Joseph to Stephen F. Austin, May 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. L. Joseph to Stephen F. Austin, on May 18, 1836, confirming the news of the capture of Santa Anna, and discussing loans.

Date: May 18, 1836

Creator: Joseph, J. L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836]

Letter from unknown person to Mexia: Arriving to Galveston and hearing the news of the retreat of the enemy. Describes conditions of the prisoners in Galveston and mentions speaking to some of the imprisoned officers. Galveston, May 27, 1836.

Date: May 27, 1836

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, June 2, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin to Stephen F. Austin, on June 2, 1836, listing the military achievements of Horatio Grooms.

Date: June 2, 1836

Creator: Ficklin, Joseph

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, on June 10, 1836, enclosing dispatches and letters of introduction.

Date: June 10, 1836

Creator: Chambers, T. Jefferson

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Honorable discharge] 1836 June 15 [of] Jesse Burditt [from Capt. Wm. Kimbro's] volunteer company

Honorable discharge dated 1836 June 15 for Jesse Burditt from Capt. William Kimbro's (Kimbrough) volunteer company

Date: June 15, 1836

Creator: Kimbrough (Kimbro), William & Houston, Sam

Item Type: Text

Partner: Southwestern University

[Transcript of letters from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson and General José de Urrea, July 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson. Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to General José de Urrea. Both copies verified and signed by Stephen F. Austin.

Date: July 4, 1836

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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