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[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin to Moses Austin concerning debts occurred at the lead mines.
Date: July 25, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin, July 25, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin, July 25, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin discussing business matters and expressing concern over lack of communication between him and Henry Austin.
Date: July 25, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter to Elias Haines, July 25, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter to Elias Haines, July 25, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter addressed to Elias Haines in which the author discusses the delay in payment to Mr. Haines.
Date: July 25, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of receipt of goods purchased by Moses Austin from William Smith Richards and Co., June 25, 1810] (open access)

[Transcript of receipt of goods purchased by Moses Austin from William Smith Richards and Co., June 25, 1810]

Copy of transcript for a receipt of goods purchased by Moses Austin from William Smith Richards and Co. of New York. Items included foods, beverages, spices, and corks.
Date: June 25, 1810
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829] (open access)

[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829]

Warrant from Captain Chauncey H. Redway to Sergeant Frien O. Payn. The warrant orders Payn to warn the listed persons to appear armed and equipped for Company parade at the house of John Burch at 8 o'clock AM on September 7. Payn is also charged with warning the named persons to appear at the Presbyterian Meeting House in Sacket's Harbor at 8 o'clock AM on September 18 for the general muster.
Date: August 25, 1829
Creator: Redway, Chauncey H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from G. L. Thompson, July 25, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from G. L. Thompson, July 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from G. L. Thompson discussing his land claim.
Date: July 25, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Petition from Sub-contractors of Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company to Santa Anna, July 25, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Petition from Sub-contractors of Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company to Santa Anna, July 25, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a petition from sub-contractors of Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company to Santa Anna, in which Joseph, Prentiss, Davis, and Thompson describe their efforts to meet every requirement and follow every rule of the Mexican government regarding their colonization grants. The petitioners also describe their investment in infrastructure as preparation for the arrival of colonists.
Date: July 25, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Contract Between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, November 25, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Contract Between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a contract between Stephen F. Austin and Barnard E. Bee, on November 25, 1836, which lays out the payments Bee is to make to Austin in exchange for the land he was promised. Matthew B. Williamson, clerk of Brazoria County in 1842, confirms that this contract was indeed signed by Austin and Bee.
Date: November 25, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Weekly Anglo-African. (New York [N.Y.]), Vol. 1, No. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 25, 1860 (open access)

The Weekly Anglo-African. (New York [N.Y.]), Vol. 1, No. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 25, 1860

Weekly African-American newspaper from New York, New York that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 25, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 25, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, and thanks Loriette for sending letters from Lester and Carl. Redway mentions that he visited George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and the marble sarcophagus containing Washington's remains. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: November 25, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 25, 1867. The letter regards Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway asks if Ellen is there with Loriette. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. He mentions that there is some excitement over the removal of Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. Also included with this item is the envelope in which this letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: August 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888]

Letter from C.I. Scofield to D.H. Scott, dated January 5, 1888. On the letterhead of the Central American Mission. He discusses the Paris church's idea of merging with the Southern Presbyterian Church in Paris. Scofield says, "the Southern Presbyterian Church is the deadest, most thoroughly, hopelessly fossilized religious organization on this earth today."
Date: January 25, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discharge Mechanism for Harvesters (open access)

Discharge Mechanism for Harvesters

Patent for the binder-deck of harvesters "and it consists, broadly, of a flexible deck having its lateral edges fixed and its middle portion hinged at one edge and free at the other, and means for automatically lowering the latter when the bundle of grain is to be discharged in order that the discharge may be facilitated" (lines 11-17).
Date: October 25, 1892
Creator: Stroud, Wiley N. & Corey, Rufus H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Opera-Chair. (open access)

Opera-Chair.

Patent for opera chairs that can be used in audience halls. It is mentioned as seats that are rotatable with foldable arms providing enough space for the exit.
Date: November 25, 1902
Creator: Wilkinson, John A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - April 25, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - April 25, 1906]

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, explaining the Simmons College board's decision regarding money to be donated to the James B. Simmons endowment fund.
Date: April 25, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen]

Postcard of water falling over the jagged cliff side into a pool at the base. The letter on the back reads, "This is one of the prettiest places in the Glen, we had our picture taken under the falls the other day, also Forks had their pictures. Everything is beautiful around here. Be sure and get out - about - behave. Best love from us, Lovingly, Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 Third ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 25, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wanted Poster: Irving Dutcher, Buffalo, New York, February 25, 1916]

Wanted Poster for Irving Dutcher, issued in Buffalo, New York, February 25, 1916.
Date: February 25, 1916
Creator: Martin, John
Object Type: Image
System: The UNT Digital Library
Scouting, Volume 7, Number 39, September 25, 1919 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 7, Number 39, September 25, 1919

Weekly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: September 25, 1919
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 8, Number 7, March 25, 1920 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 8, Number 7, March 25, 1920

Bi-weekly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: March 25, 1920
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 8, Number 18, November 25, 1920 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 8, Number 18, November 25, 1920

Bi-weekly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: November 25, 1920
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 25, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that the problem which the City of Abilene faces seems to him to be two-fold and proceeds to discuss the two problems suggesting possible solutions by citing the experiences of other cities. He advises of an enclosed clipping regarding the financing of Pittston, Pennsylvania. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes calculations handwritten by T. N. Carswell. Typewritten on R. H. Johnson & Co. letterhead bearing OLD CHESTER BOND watermark; subsequent pages bear ETON BOND watermark.
Date: June 25, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to E. Leitz, Inc., July 25, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to E. Leitz, Inc., July 25, 1939]

Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to E. Leitz, Inc. discussing how she can not use the camera properly without correction lenses and either wants her money back or have them furnish the lenses.
Date: July 25, 1939
Creator: Sayre, F. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael M. Engel] (open access)

[Letter from Michael M. Engel]

A letter from Michael M. Engel, from M. Grumbacher Art Supplies, to Carl B. Compton regarding the plans of the Associated Art Instructors of Texas.
Date: February 25, 1941
Creator: Engel, Michael M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library