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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - May 9, 1796] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - May 9, 1796]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre while Ann attended boarding school in Philadelphia with Mrs. Valeria Fullerton. The letter touches on family news, their Upshur cousins Leah and Juliet, and other family acquaintances.
Date: May 9, 1796
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father John Upshur - May 19, 1796] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father John Upshur - May 19, 1796]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father, John Upshur of Brownsville, written while Ann attended boarding school in Philadelphia. The letter discusses family news, health issues and upcoming nuptials for John Upshur.
Date: May 19, 1796
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Binder's Collection: A. Worrell]

Bound compilation of sheet music from the collection of Thurman Morrison, presumably compiled by Ann Worrell, whose name is inscribed on multiple works within the volume. The vast majority of titles in this collection were published in Philadelphia, and the remainder in Baltimore, between 1796 and 1830. A number of items have themes related to Scotland, along with several works about soldiers. Composers Michael Kelly, Joseph Mazinghi, John Stevenson, and Thomas H. Thompson are most prominent, with three works each, and Thomas Moore was the lyricist for four works. George Willig, G.E. Blake, and various iterations of the Carr publishing company are the most prominent publishers in this volume.
Date: 1796/1830
Creator: Worrell, Ann
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas County Probate Case 584: Rawlins, Wm. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 584: Rawlins, Wm. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Rawlins, Wm. (died October 20, 1850) and - (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1796/1962-02-19
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

The state of Pennsylvania : from the latest surveys, 1796.

Map shows major roads, canals, counties, cities, towns, and township boundaries. County names are highlighted in orange. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:1,130,000].
Date: 1796
Creator: Martin, David, 1737-1797
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The United States of North America with the British territories and those of Spain : according to the treaty of 1784.

Map shows late eighteenth century boundaries in North America claimed by British, French, and the United States. Areas of Native American habitation, veteran land grants, land companies, and notable physical features are, also, noted. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:6,600,000].
Date: 1796
Creator: Faden, William, 1749-1836
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The gentle shepherd, a pastoral comedy (open access)

The gentle shepherd, a pastoral comedy

This is a copy of the libretto of the pastoral opera, "The gentle shepherd" by Allan Ramsey. It includes an engrave image bearing the inscription "Alan Ramsey Scotus," and "A. Ramsey, ad viv. del." (translatable as, drawing of the living subject) at the bottom left. It also bears the disclaimer and engraving signature, "Published according to Act of Parliament by D. Allan Edin, July 12, 1788" at the bottom right. The libretto includes twelve numbered plates depict various scenes from scenes of each act and include corresponding portions of text or dialog, melodies with figured bass, and a 15-page glossary at the end.
Date: 1796
Creator: Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library