Fuchs' farewell sermon to his congregation in Germany, retiring from the ministry and leaving for Texas.

Account book for the Laredo ayuntamiento during the year 1845.

Municipal accounts for December 1844.

Front cover of the documents published by the second session of the 28th Congress of the United States.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, cities, and political boundaries in North America. Twelve national flags are also shown [Republic of Texas is included]. Inset: "District de St. Thomas." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:23,394,000].

Pamphlet from Texana Collection

Balance sheet showing various financial transactions relating to the settlement of [Castroville].

Faded document containing census data for those in Laredo who are married, single, or widowed.

Document showing census data for Laredo during the year 1845.

Census information for Laredo adults, done by age and civil status. There are indications for those with children, including their ages and sex.

Certificate naming Benjamin B. Peck the Clerk of the County Court in Gonzales County, Republic of Texas.

The Congressional Globe contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, speeches, and some legislation for the Senate and House of Representatives.

Photograph of a group of costumed men and women posing for a portrait. Four women stand behind two men and a woman sitting in chairs decorated with spirals. Two more men recline on the ground in the foreground. The men are wearing dark clothes with fringe and frills. The people are identified on the reverse side of the photo.

Cover sheet for some sample documents, including those concerning accounts and elections.

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Ludwick, G. (died 1845) and A. Gouhenaut (Executor or Guardian)

Deposition from Jose M. Cameros, attempting to legitimize his daughter so she may be his heir. This document is signed by numerous Laredo officials including the alcalde and justice of the peace.

Document regarding the founding of Castroville on the banks of the Medina in the province of San Antonio de Bexar. Gives potential emigrants information about price of passage, cost of farm animals in Texas, and lists items emigrating families should bring with them, including kitchen utensils, farming implements, seeds and other items.

Document containing a list of names of those who have paid the "derecho de deguello de reses."

Map shows major cities and towns, state and territorial boundaries, and major roads for the Eastern United States from the Atlantic coast west to the Rio Grande and Rocky Mountains; areas of Indian habitation; Missouri Territory; pre-state boundaries for Iowa. Includes explanation, text notes, charts, and illustrations. Insets: "North part of Maine," "Vicinity of New York," "Vicinity of Philadelphia," "Vicinity of Boston," "Vicinity of Baltimore," "Vicinity of New Orleans," "Vicinity of Mobile," "Vicinity of Cincinnati," "Vicinity of St. Louis," "South part of Florida," "Vicinity of Charleston," "Vicinity of Pittsburgh," "Vicinity of Chicago," "Vicinity of Detroit," "Vicinity of Washington," "The Chief Rivers," "The World," and "Principal Mountains." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,991,000].

Map of the Gulf Coast region covering Galveston County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

A German translation of William Kennedy's Texas history.

Pamphlet discussing the geography of Texas and some political issues surrounding the annexation of Texas into the United States.

Jesuit sermon delivered in 1845 in Munich.

Map accompanying a German translation of William Kennedy's Texas history.