[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860] (open access)

[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860]

Land patent issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date: November 27, 1860
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Halbert - November 27, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Fanny Halbert - November 27, 1864]

Letter from Fanny Halbert to her husband, dated November 27, 1864. The letter tells of family business and visits from friends, as well as some mention of problems with using Confederate currency. Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.
Date: November 27, 1864
Creator: Halbert, Fanny
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]

Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date: November 27, 1860
Creator: Watts, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History