Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 7. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 7.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 805.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hampton Roads and Approaches

Map illustrating the site of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack during the Civil War including part of Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads harbor, and the surrounding areas. Cities, forts, railroads, and batteries are noted on the map and some depths are shaded. This map accompanies the War of the Rebellion papers which include documentation of the action between the ships which took place March 8-9, 1862. Scale 1:211,200 (5 statute miles per 1.5 inches)
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 2, Volume 3. (open access)

The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 2, Volume 3.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The second series, according to the preface in Series 1, Volume 1 contains "the correspondence, orders, reports, and returns, Union and Confederate, relating to prisoners of war, and (so far as the military authorities were concerned) to State or political prisoners" (p. iii). Index starts on page 901.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 53. Reports, Correspondence, etc. (open access)

The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 53. Reports, Correspondence, etc.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 1069.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 52, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports, Union Correspondence, etc. (open access)

The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 52, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports, Union Correspondence, etc.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 733.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 52, In Two Parts. Part 2, Confederate Correspondence, etc. (open access)

The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 52, In Two Parts. Part 2, Confederate Correspondence, etc.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 833.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Appendix to the Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. (open access)

Appendix to the Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation.

Supplementary report issued by the Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation, containing reports and papers from the naval operations in the Spanish-American War of 1898, organized in rough chronological order. According to the preface, the documents include information about the Oregon (ship), operations on the Philippine Islands, blockades around Cuba and Porto Rico, the operations and destruction of Rear-Admiral Cervera's squadron, and the coordination of naval operations to convey and land Army troops in Cuba and Porto Rico (p. 3). Index starts on page 717.
Date: 1898
Creator: United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Navigation.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 2 (open access)

A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 2

Second volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has parts three through six, containing a series of essays on various aspects Texas history. Index starts on page 841.
Date: 1898
Creator: Wooten, Dudley G.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 1 (open access)

A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 1

First volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has two parts, starting with a reprint of "History of Texas, 1685-1845" by Henderson Yoakum (original text with additional notes). The second part contains a series of essays on various aspects Texas history, broken into 19 chapters. Index starts on page 849.
Date: 1898
Creator: Wooten, Dudley G.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 2, July 1898 - April, 1899 (open access)

The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 2, July 1898 - April, 1899

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index starts on page 323.
Date: 1898/1899
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ferris Wheel, Volume 5, Number 39, Saturday, June 4, 1898 (open access)

The Ferris Wheel, Volume 5, Number 39, Saturday, June 4, 1898

Weekly newspaper contains local, national and world news, stories, poetry, jokes, church directory, and advertisements. This issue includes war reports --[p.2,3,6]
Date: June 4, 1898
Creator: Ezzell, Frank
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 26, 1898 (open access)

The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 26, 1898

Daily newspaper from Vinita, Indian Territory. Coverage includes local, territorial, and United States news along with advertising.
Date: October 26, 1898
Creator: Marrs, D. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Stephenville Empire. (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 8, 1898 (open access)

The Stephenville Empire. (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 8, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Stephenville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 8, 1898
Creator: Moore, Eugene
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 54, Ed. 1 Friday, March 4, 1898 (open access)

El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 54, Ed. 1 Friday, March 4, 1898

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 4, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Chandler News. (Chandler, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, January 28, 1898 (open access)

The Chandler News. (Chandler, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, January 28, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Chandler, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 28, 1898
Creator: Gilstrap, H. B. & Gilstrap, Effie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Weekly Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 44, Ed. 2 Saturday, January 29, 1898 (open access)

Weekly Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 44, Ed. 2 Saturday, January 29, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 29, 1898
Creator: Greer, Frank H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denton County News. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 15, 1898 (open access)

Denton County News. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 15, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 15, 1898
Creator: Bailey, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 123, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 7, 1898 (open access)

El Paso Daily Herald. (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 123, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 7, 1898

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 7, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 63, Ed. 1 Friday, March 11, 1898 (open access)

Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 63, Ed. 1 Friday, March 11, 1898

Daily newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 11, 1898
Creator: Rankin, John G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 10, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 28, 1898 (open access)

The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 10, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 28, 1898

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 28, 1898
Creator: Greer, Frank H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 147, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 1898 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 147, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 1898

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yukon Weekly. (Yukon, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 11, 1898 (open access)

The Yukon Weekly. (Yukon, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 11, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Yukon, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 11, 1898
Creator: Cowling, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bryan Morning Eagle. (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 228, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1898 (open access)

Bryan Morning Eagle. (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 228, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1898

Daily newspaper from Bryan, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 1898
Creator: Carnes, Malcom
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 3, Ed. 1, Tuesday, May 31, 1898 (open access)

The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 3, Ed. 1, Tuesday, May 31, 1898

Daily newspaper from Guthrie, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, territory, and United States news, along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1898
Creator: Niblack, Leslie G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History