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The Congressional Globe, [Volume 17]: Twenty-Ninth Congress, Second Session
The Congressional Globe contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, speeches, and some legislation for the Senate and House of Representatives.
Date:
1847
Creator:
United States. Congress.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico
This map shows the United States and Mexico and some surrounding areas. Various regions in the west are shaded in color and the regions in the east are outlined in color. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic areas are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the Great Oregon Railroad route from Chicago to Oregon City, Fremont's exploration route, and the Santa Fe Traders route are marked. There are two shaded text boxes list "Population of The Republic of Mexico" and "Distances in Mexico." Scale [ca. 1:11,750,000] (W 133⁰--W 60⁰/N 50⁰--N 15°) Prime meridians: Washington and Greenwich.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Phelps, Humphrey, 19th cent. & Barritt, William, b. ca. 1822
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spanish Dominions in North America
This map shows portions of North and Central America. Various regions are outlined in different colors. Some cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date:
1847
Creator:
Neele & Son
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stromgebiet von Nordamerica
This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Several large regions are outlined in various colors and labeled. Bodies of water are marked and labeled (with relief shown by spot heights). There is a table at the bottom of the map giving the lengths of the Mississippi-Missouri, Mackenzie, Rio del Norte, Saskatchewan, Columbia, Ohio, and Colorado rivers in German miles. Scale [ca. 1:31,680,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz, 1788-1874
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Civilian and Galveston Gazette. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 6, 1847
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 6, 1847
Creator:
Stuart, H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Red-Lander. (San Augustine, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 14, 1847
Weekly newspaper from San Augustine, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 14, 1847
Creator:
Russell, James
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Red-Lander. (San Augustine, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 14, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 19, 1847
Weekly newspaper from San Augustine, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 19, 1847
Creator:
Russell, James
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]
Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
Date:
January 3, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert [Huth] questioning why he has not received responses yet. Included is a copy of a letter from the widow of Anton Gsell certifying that she is, in fact, his widow. He also mentioned a new law that would restrict who could deal with the immigration business. Signed by Huth on October 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date:
October 11, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]
Document by Castro notifying the colonists that Huth is the legal owner of only the land his house occupies and an additional 40 acres across the river and therefore has no right to sell, rent or transfer any other property. He goes on to list their financial disagreement and states that a court hearing will decide who the debtor really is. Signed Hr. Castro on January 2, 1847 in Castroville.
Date:
January 2, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of the Territory of New Mexico.
Map shows mid-nineteenth century New Mexico roads, trails, settlements, landmarks, and areas of Native American habitation. Includes notes. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Abert, J. W. (James William), 1820-1897
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of the battle de Los Angeles, upper California fought between the Americans and Mexicans, Jany. 9th 1847
Map shows Pueblo de Los Angeles, Rio de Los Angeles, roads, and troop positions of Americans and Mexicans. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of the territory of New Mexico made by order of Brig. Gen. S.W. Kearny under instructions from Lieut. W. H. Emory, U.S.T.E.
Map shows roads, trails, settlements, landmarks, and areas of Native American habitation in mid-nineteenth century New Mexico Territory. Includes notes. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Abert, J. W. (James William), 1820-1897
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of the public surveys in Michigan.
Map shows Michigan township grid, rivers, islands, and bays along the Michigan, Superior, and Huron lakes. Includes "Explanation" of symbols used in township grid. Scale [1:1,140,480].
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel, Upper California, by the Americans discomfiting the opposing Mex. forces, Jan. 8th, 1847.
Map shows position of Mexican and American troops before the battle and outlines campsites after the battle. Includes a short reach of the Rio San Gabriel and topography of the battle area. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of the Battle de Los Angeles, Upper California, fought between the Americans and Mexicans, January 9th, 1847.
Map shows Pueblo de Los Angeles, Rio de Los Angeles, roads, and troop positions of Americans and Mexicans. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of California coast and military posts]
Map shows military posts and towns along the California coast from Sacramento to San Diego during the Mexican War [1846 - 1848]. Includes: Distances & number of men [at posts]. Inset: Lower California. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,300,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 18 April 1847.
Map shows American and Mexican troop positions near Cañada, New Mexico on January 24, 1847. Also shows a short reach of the Rio Chicito and general topography. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch accompanying Col. Price's despatch of 15th Feb. 1847.
Map shows geography near Embudo and La Joya, Mexico [currently New Mexico] during the Mexican War. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of the Battle of Sacramento Feb. 28th 1847.
Map shows positions of American and Mexican troops during the Battle of Sacramento. Includes index to troop positions. Includes troop and casualty statistics. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch accompanying Col. Price despatch.
Map shows troop positions and artillery by symbol and names of their commanders, and shows by lines, troop movements. Outlines and shows buildings in Taos Pueblo [currently located in New Mexico]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,757].
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of northwest New York State showing coal beds and railroads]
Map shows mid-nineteenth century northwest New York counties, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, and coal resources. Scale not given.
Date:
[1847..1867]
Creator:
Sarony & Major
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Western Territories of the United States.
Map shows areas of Native American habitation, geographical points of interest, military outposts, and some cities. Areas covered include "Oregon Territory," "Nebraska Territory," parts of "Minnisota," Iowa, "Indian Territory," and "Upper California." The Texas panhandle is depicted extending into the Rocky Mountains. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Sherman & Smith
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Mexico, including Yucatan and Upper California exhibiting the chief cities and towns, the principal travelling routes, &c., 1847.
Map shows Mexican boundaries including California [Old Southwest] and Texas as a separate entity with extended boundaries. Locations of Mexican War battlefields, provinces, major cities, geography, layout of city of Monterrey on inset. Ancilliary map: "Map of the principal roads from Vera Cruz and Alvarado to the City of Mexico, including the Valley of Mexico, mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, &c." Insets: "Battle Field of Monterey" and "Profile of the Road between Mexico City and Vera Cruz." Relief shown by hachures, spot heights, and by profile. Scale [ca. 1:7,000,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History