1,763 Matching Results

Results open in a new window/tab.

[Transcript of letter from David Porter to Stephen F. Austin, April 10, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from David Porter to Stephen F. Austin, April 10, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from David Porter to Stephen F. Austin concerning Porter obtaining a land grant from the Mexican government.
Date: April 10, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Douglas argues for why slavery is needed to agriculturally develop Texas.
Date: April 25, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, December 24, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin, December 24, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin.
Date: December 24, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]

Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
Date: 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for an announcement from James F. Perry, stating that Stephen F. Austin has arrived home after leaving Mexico City on July 13, 1835.
Date: September 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin welcoming Austin back to Texas.
Date: September 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Col. Anthony Butler, December 7, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Col. Anthony Butler, December 7, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Col. Anthony Butler, in which Butler refutes accusations made against him by the recipient.
Date: December 7, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott, December 12, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott, December 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Col. Anthony Butler to William S. Parrott addressing claims made against him by Parrott in particular relating to the "fish and Brandy" affair and money loans.
Date: December 12, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
Date: January 20, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
Date: July 18, 1836
Creator: Hammeken, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1836, discussing the strategies and infighting in the Mexican government after the capture of Santa Anna.
Date: July 18, 1836
Creator: Hammeken, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date: July 30, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date: August 4, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
Date: November 25, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Duval County

Map of the South Texas Plains region covering Duval County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: March 25, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Duval County

Map of the South Texas Plains region covering Duval County, Texas. The roads from San Diego to Mier, to Rio Grande, and to Eagle Pass, Texas are shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1875
Creator: Arlitt, F. H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Duval County

Map of the South Texas Plains region covering Duval County, Texas. The roads from San Diego to Mier, to Rio Grande, and to Eagle Pass, Texas are shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: November 1876
Creator: Blau, F. G.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Diego 1885 Sheet 1

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of San Diego in Duval County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1885
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Martinet House (open access)

Martinet House

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with the name Mrs. E. Martinet, Proprietress.
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plat of la Gloria Ranch in Duval County, Texas.

Map shows location of ranch amenities, structures, and water sources; overall situation of ranch location in South Texas, with nearby towns and railroads. Scale not given.
Date: 1892
Creator: Dallas Lith. Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Merry Go Round (open access)

Merry Go Round

Patent for a merry go round. Illustrations included.
Date: October 2, 1906
Creator: Cruz, Patricio
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Libertad. (San Diego, Tex.), Ed. 1 Saturday, May 25, 1912 (open access)

La Libertad. (San Diego, Tex.), Ed. 1 Saturday, May 25, 1912

Weekly Spanish-language newspaper from San Diego, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: González, F. de P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train at San Diego, Texas]

Photograph of a crowd of observers around a car of a train that looks derailed. Steam is billowing from the locomotive's engine.
Date: 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Gaceta (San Diego, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 45, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 3, 1917 (open access)

La Gaceta (San Diego, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 45, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 3, 1917

Weekly Spanish-language newspaper from San Diego, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 3, 1917
Creator: Salas, Fco. Gonzalez
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History