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A chart of the Bay of Mexico.
Map shows grid lines, leading lines, rocky areas, anchorages, sandbanks, settlements along the coast, and place names along the early eighteenth century "Bay of Mexico" coastline. Depths shown by soundings. Inset: "Entrance of the River Mesashebe or Misehisipi" [Mississippi River]. Scale statement reads "English and French Leagues, 20 in a degree."
Date:
1702
Creator:
Mount, Richard, d. 1722
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A New and Accurate Chart of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coasts of North and South America
This map shows the West Indies as well as the surrounding portions of Central America, southern North America, and northern South America. Several U.S. states and countries are outlined in color and labeled. Bodies of water and geographical features are also marked (with relief shown pictorially). There are several text notations around the map with contextual information about the areas and time period. Scale [ca. 1:12,750,000].
Date:
1720
Creator:
Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A map of the British empire in America : with the French, Spanish and the Dutch settlements adjacent thereto.
Map is one of four sheets by Popple that depict the geography, settlements, and political borders in mid-nineteenth century North America and South America. This sheet shows southern Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Mexico, Yucatan, Guatimala, Darien [Panama], and most of Cuba. Relief shown pictorially. No scale indicated.
Date:
1733?
Creator:
Popple, Henry, d. 1743
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The form of landing, our troops on the island of Cuba
Map shows pictoral diagram of the formation of the English naval fleet and army units disembarking for the attack on Havana, Cuba in 1762. Includes names of six ships and ships captains. Scale not given.
Date:
1762
Creator:
London Magazine, 1732-1785
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A plan of the straights [sic] of Bahama through which the expedition fleet was conducted in the year 1762 against the Havana.
Map shows navigation through "Straights of Bahama" along the northern coast of the island of Cuba during the Seven Years War (1756 - 1763). Scale not given.
Date:
1762
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The seat of war in the West Indies.
Map shows overview of coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean area; port towns of Portobelo, Havana, Veracruz, and Cartagena, illustrated profile of the approach to Havana harbor, the castle of San Juan de Ulúa, and Veracruz; roads, streets, buildings, and fortifications. Includes historical notes, legends, and one view, "A prospect of the Havana." Insets: [Map of] "A long sandy bay called St. John's Bay," [Map of the] "Bay of Honda or the deep bay in Cuba," "View of the town and its port by Capt. Pearson," and "View of the castle of San Juan de Ulúa from ye town by Capt. Pearson." Relief shown by hachures, pictorially and profile. Depths shown by soundings. No scale noted.
Date:
1762
Creator:
Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A plan of the city and harbour of Havana
Map shows layout of the city and port of Havana, Cuba and its military fortifications. Includes explanation of letter key and notes. Depths shown by soundings. Scale not given.
Date:
1763
Creator:
London Magazine, 1732-1785
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A plan of the late siege of the Havana, and Moor's Castle & their environs.
Map shows Havana city and harbor as well as adjacent coastline and inland areas during the Seven Years War (1756 - 1763). Relief shown by hachures and pictorially. Scale not given.
Date:
1763
Creator:
London Magazine, 1732-1785
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A view of the Moor's castle near the Havana
Map shows Moor's castle on the island of Cuba during the Seven Years War (1756 - 1763). Castle is displayed at angle to show location of batteries. Scale not given.
Date:
1763
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A map of North America published under the patronage of the Duke of Orleans by d'Anville.
Map shows geography, cities, and towns in North America, Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies as known during the late eighteenth century. Includes inset of Baffin and Hudson Bays. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:11,500,000].
Date:
1791
Creator:
Harrison, John, fl. 1784-1792.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The West Indies and Coast Adjacent
This map shows the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea including the West Indies and coastline surrounding the area. Various regions are outlined and shaded in color. Major cities and bodies of water are marked. There is a block of text in the lower left corner labeled "Contents" which appears to group regions and islands by the countries that colonized them.
Date:
August 12, 1804
Creator:
Wilkinson, Robert, d. ca. 1825
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spanish Dominions in North America.
Map shows early nineteenth century cities, towns, ports, and geography of Spanish territory in North America. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:18,000,000]. Map is detached from A New and Elegant General Atlas by Arrowsmith and Lewis [1805].
Date:
1805
Creator:
Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West Indies.
Map shows Shows the Florida peninsula, the "Bahama or Lucaya Islands," lower Mexico adjacent to Panama, the northern coast of South America as "Columbia," the "Great Antilles," the "Little Antilles," Cuba, Jamaica, "Hispaniola or St. Domingo," "Porto Rico," and the "Caribbee Islands." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date:
[1820..1830]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Secretary of State Henry Clay to Henry Middleton, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S. to St. Petersburg, May 10, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of State Henry Clay to Henry Middleton, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S. to St. Petersburg requesting that Middleton attempt to engage Russia in persuading Spain to not continue fighting in order to hold onto to its New World colonies.
Date:
May 10, 1825
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Clay to Joel R. Poinsett, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S Mexico, September 24, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Clay to Joel R. Poinsett, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S Mexico concerning relations and trade agreements between Mexico, the United States of America, Great Britain, and Colombia.
Date:
September 24, 1825
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of essay concerning Mexican independence from the Spanish, [November 1, 1829]]
Copy of transcript for an essay discussing Mexican independence from the Spanish and Mexican attitudes towards the Spanish.
Date:
November 1, 1829
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Emily Austin Perry to James Perry, September 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to James Perry, on September 20, 1830, discussing the health of his children, and detailing the fabrics and other materials she wishes him to buy while he is in the city.
Date:
September 20, 1830
Creator:
Perry, Emily Austin Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, September 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, in which she requests items she would like for him to bring home from Philadelphia, and gives him news of the family.
Date:
September 20, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin inquiring about living conditions in Texas.
Date:
March 20, 1831
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mexico & Guatimala.
This map shows southern portions of North America, including Mexico and the Republic of Texas, and Central America (labeled Guatemala). Regions are outlined and shaded in color. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date:
1836
Creator:
Dower, John, fl. 1838-1846?
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
North America.
This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries are outlined and shaded in various colors (including present-day Central America labeled 'Guatemala' and Alaska labeled 'Russian America'). Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date:
1836
Creator:
Findlay, Alexander G.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date:
December 1, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
North America.
This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries and regions are shaded in various colors and labeled. Bodies of water and some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Washington.
Date:
1838
Creator:
Boynton, G. W.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
No. 4. Map of North America: Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography
This map shows North America and some of the surrounding areas. Each of the countries or regions is shaded using various colors. Major cities and capitals are marked (a text box in the lower left gives an "Explanation."). Bodies of water, locations of some Native American Indian tribes, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights).
Date:
1839
Creator:
Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History