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United States.

Map shows eastern states, military outposts, and cities, areas of Native American habitation, undefined and un-delineated "Western States" extending west just beyond the 105th degree line of longitude, and Arkansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin as western-most defined areas; "Mexican States" including area of unlabeled Texas. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:14,080,000].
Date: 1828
Creator: Asheton, J.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
Date: February 1, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Copy of Letter of Agreement from Stephen F. Austin to the Governor of the Coahuila y Tejas, July 27, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a certified copy of Stephen F. Austin's agreement to the empresario contract approved by the Governor of Coahuila y Tejas. The Governor's Secretary, Juan Antonio Padilla, makes note to file the document in the appropriate place and supply Austin with a company for his security.
Date: July 27, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, October 18, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, October 18, 1828]

Letter from Andrew Donaldson Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: October 18, 1828
Creator: Campbell, Andrew Donaldson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 133: Collett, Jean (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 133: Collett, Jean (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Collett, Jean (Deceased) and A. Gouhenaut (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1828/1858-08-30
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plan of the Mine Hill & Schuylkill Haven Rail Road, with its branches.

Map shows railroads, roads, mineral veins and mining activity, towns, structures, and mineral resources in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Includes distances. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1828..1848]
Creator: Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 18, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 18, 1828]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: August 18, 1828
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 20, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 20, 1828]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: August 20, 1828
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Arkansas Territory

Map shows early nineteenth century counties, areas of Indian habitation, swampland, military posts, towns, and Mexico west of Sabine River. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1828..1830]
Creator: Fenner, Sears & Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twentieth Congress (open access)

Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twentieth Congress

The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, and speeches for the Senate and House of Representatives. The index starts after column 1322 on the pages numbered with Roman numerals.
Date: 1828
Creator: Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twentieth Congress (open access)

Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twentieth Congress

The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, and speeches for the Senate and House of Representatives. The index starts after column 1322 on the pages numbered with Roman numerals.
Date: 1828
Creator: Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mexico.

Map shows early nineteenth century known cities, towns, and geographical features in Mexico. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000].
Date: 1828
Creator: Hall, Sidney
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Mexico. and Guatimala. Corrected from original information communicated by Simon A.G. Bourne Esq."

Hand-colored engraving of Mexico and Guatemala showing settlements, roads, mines and topography
Date: 1828
Creator: Hall, Sidney
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plan of a survey for the proposed Boston and Providence rail-way.

Map shows major early nineteenth century streets in the cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Providence; roads, towns, structures, and residents between Boston and Providence along proposed railway route; major physical features such as swamps, ponds, and wooded areas. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:63,360].
Date: 1828
Creator: Hayward, James, 1786-1866
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Ann Upshur Eyre and John Eyre, October 24, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Ann Upshur Eyre and John Eyre, October 24, 1828]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre and brother-in-law John Eyre.
Date: October 24, 1828
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, June 16, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, June 16, 1828]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.
Date: June 16, 1828
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, May 19, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, May 19, 1828]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre
Date: May 19, 1828
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, April 6, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, April 6, 1828]

Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: April 6, 1828
Creator: Teackle, Littleton Dennis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, March 14, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, March 14, 1828]

Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: 1828-03-14/1828-03-20
Creator: Teackle, Littleton Dennis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the United States : compiled from the most authentic sources.

Map shows major cities, areas of Native American habitation by tribe [some with population statictics], state and territorial boundaries, and the "Internal Provices of Mexico"; map extends beyond neatline to include Cuba and other islands of the West Indies; Arkansas Territory, Missouri Territory, North West Territory, Michigan Territory, and Oregon [Territory]. Includes table of distances, notes, and illustrations. Insets: "North America," "City of New-York and vicinity," "District of Columbia," "The Capitol at Washington [illustration]," and "Boston and its vicinity." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1828
Creator: Thrall, Willis
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Survey of the Allegheny river from Franklin to Pittsburgh: Levelled and surveyed under the direction of Lieut. Col. Kearney U.S. Top. Engineers [Sheet 1]

Map shows islands, adjacent land usage, tributaries, towns, and structures along the Allegheny River between Franklin and Pittsburgh. Includes notes. No scale indicated.
Date: 1828
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Survey of the Allegheny river from Franklin to Pittsburgh: Levelled and surveyed under the direction of Lieut. Col. Kearney U.S. Top. Engineers [Sheet 2].

Map shows islands, adjacent land usage, tributaries, towns, and structures along the Allegheny River between Franklin and Pittsburgh. Includes notes. No scale indicated.
Date: 1828
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels] (open access)

[Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels]

Letters patent granting rights to James Stewart for an improvement to flutter wheels used to drive gins, mills, and other machinery.
Date: October 24, 1828
Creator: United States. Patent Office.
Object Type: Patent
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jose Maria Viesca to Lorenzo de Zavala, May 12, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Jose Maria Viesca to Lorenzo de Zavala, May 12, 1828]

Letter from Jose Maria Viesca to Lorenzo de Zavala while Zavala was Governor of the state of Mexico. Concerning the colonization of Texas. May 12, 1828.
Date: May 12, 1828
Creator: Viesca, José María
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History