Map shows mid-nineteenth century Mexico states, major cities, roads and a proposed railroad across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Inset: "Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:8,389,700].

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Texas geography, counties, settlements, railroad routes, and common roads. The "Cross Timbers" area of north Texas is also indicated. Insets: "Plan of Galveston Bay" and "Plan of Sabine Lake." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca.1:4,055,000].

Diary of Henry J. Durgin, Chief Bugler of the 1st N. H. Cavalry from Franklin, Louisiana, a leather-bound book with small paragraphs written under a typed heading for each day of 1864. Durgin served in the Civil War at Camp Ford.

Map shows cities, towns, military posts, islands, railroads, and coastal formations from Matagorda Bay to Timbalier Bay on the Louisiana coast; ferries and settlements along the Sabine River. Includes notes. Inset: "Continuation of the Coast, on a reduced scale." Depths shown by soundings and gradient tints. Scale not given.

Map shows proposed Pacific Railway routes and existing transportation routes across the mid-nineteenth century south-central United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,294,720].

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

Map of Texas and parts of northern Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas, showing Indian Territory, towns roads, railroads, battlefields, military posts, bodies of water, and other geologic features, with relief shown in hachures. Includes inset maps of the northern part of the Panhandle, plan of the western United States, and plans of Sabine Lake, Galveston Bay, and Matagorda Bay. Scale varies.

Map shows counties, township grid, completed and proposed railroads, canals, cities, towns, swamps, and notable physical features in the mid-nineteenth century southern United States. Includes reference and distances between points. Scale [ca. 1:1,267,200].

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.

Map shows counties, major roads and cities, areas of Native American habitation, and notable geographical features; only four counties shown for west Texas and Panhandle: Bexar, El Paso, Presidio, and unnamed 4th county. Insets: "Plan of the northern part of Texas," "Plan of Galveston Bay from the U.S. Coast Survey," and "Plan of Sabine Lake." Relief shown by hachures. Depths by soundings in inset. Scale [ca. 1:2,316,000].

Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, county lines, state lines, settlements, and railroad lines in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and parts of Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Includes text titled "Sketch of the whole southern coast." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas. This copy has colored text.

Map shows geography, cities, state borders, and territorial borders in mid-nineteenth century south-central United States. Relief shown by hachures.

Map shows county lines, rivers, cities, towns, and cities in Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and portions of Texas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Western Territory. Appears in the author's Companion Atlas to the Gazetteer of the World. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,500,000].

Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.

Monthly statement from W. Dauhpin & Co. to M. Feille of San Antonio, February 18, 1868.

Court martial of Carroll who was charged with, (1) "Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Military Disciplinel," (2) Assault, with intent to commit Rape, and (3) Assault, with intent to kill."

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.