The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union.  Volume 2. (open access)

The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 2.

Volume two of a two-volume set details political and military action in the Civil War. Chapter I (pp. 17-25) discusses activity in Texas and New Mexico in 1862. Analytical index begins on p. 765.
Date: 1866
Creator: Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union.  Volume 1. (open access)

The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 1.

Volume one of a two-volume set gives a historical overview of slavery and the abolition movement in the U.S., records events leading to secession, and details political and military action early in the Civil War. Chapter XII (pp. 147-177) discusses the annexation of Texas to the United States. Analytical index begins on p. 633.
Date: 1864
Creator: Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The treachery in Texas, the secession of Texas, and the arrest of the United States officers and soldiers serving in Texas. Read before the New-York Historical Society, June 25, 1861. By Major J. T. Sprague, U. S. A. (open access)

The treachery in Texas, the secession of Texas, and the arrest of the United States officers and soldiers serving in Texas. Read before the New-York Historical Society, June 25, 1861. By Major J. T. Sprague, U. S. A.

The treachery in Texas, the secession of Texas, and the arrest of the United States officers and soldiers serving in Texas. Read before the New-York Historical Society, June 25, 1861. By Major J. T. Sprague, U. S. A.
Date: 1862
Creator: Sprague, John Titcomb
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864] (open access)

[General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864]

General orders no. 231 details the following Acts and Resolutions of Congress:I.) Appropriations for fortifications; II.) Act to authorize commanders to execute sentence against guerrillas, spies, deserters, murderers, and for other purposes; III.) Act concerning pensions; IV.) Act for better organization of Quartermaster's Department; V.) Resolution to settle Captain Hebard's accounts, the accounts of the United States volunteers, and other officer's accounts; VI.)Resolution in amending act concerning pay of officers and men in Western Department; VII.) Resolution for publication of the Army register; VIII.) Resolution for relief of officers of 4th and 5th Indian regiments; IX.) Resolution in relation to leaves of absence to professors at Military Academy; X.) Resolution explaining act of June 20, 1864, to increase soldier's pay; XI.) Resolution to increase pay of hospital matrons; and XII.) resolution to explain resolution relative to pay of staff of Lieutenant General.
Date: July 18, 1864
Creator: War Department, Adjutant General's Office
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
Date: May 24, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, April 19, 1865] (open access)

[Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, April 19, 1865]

Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, presented at the City Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. The eulogy was written by J. G. Holland and was published by Samuel Bowles & Co.: L. J. Powers.
Date: April 19, 1865
Creator: Holland, J. G.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
Date: November 30, 1861
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
Date: November 13, 1865
Creator: Rucker, Julia T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 102, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864 (open access)

The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 102, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 26, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore in which Josephus shares his harsh views about the South, some war news, local news. In addition, he notes that he has a large crop to harvest.
Date: June 26, 1864
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, November 20, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, November 20, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore containing local news and health, a misunderstanding that caused a family friend to be imprisoned, and noting the reelection of Abraham Lincoln.
Date: November 20, 1864
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
Date: April 8, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore speculating about proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state of Tennessee and the conditions that may be imposed upon its people. Josephus then relates the well-being of friends and neighbors.
Date: February 16, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.
Date: September 11, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 94, Ed. 1 Friday, February 12, 1864 (open access)

The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 94, Ed. 1 Friday, February 12, 1864

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 12, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Monday, March 28, 1864 (open access)

The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Monday, March 28, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 19, 1864 (open access)

Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 19, 1864

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 19, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 100, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1864 (open access)

The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 100, Ed. 1 Friday, February 26, 1864

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 26, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 85, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1863 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 85, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1863

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: October 5, 1863
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
New York Herald (New York, N.Y.), Vol. 28, No. 319, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 17, 1863 (open access)

New York Herald (New York, N.Y.), Vol. 28, No. 319, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 17, 1863

Daily newspaper from New York, New York that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 17, 1863
Creator: Bennett, James Gordon
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 160, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864 (open access)

The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 160, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 113, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 27, 1864 (open access)

The Galveston Tri-Weekly News. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 113, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 27, 1864

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 27, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 203, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1865 (open access)

The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 203, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1865

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: February 1, 1865
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History