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Early Texas Newspapers
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The Northern Standard, from Clarksville, TX
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The Civilian and Galveston Gazette. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 6, 1847
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 6, 1847
Creator:
Stuart, H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Red-Lander. (San Augustine, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 14, 1847
Weekly newspaper from San Augustine, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 14, 1847
Creator:
Russell, James
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Red-Lander. (San Augustine, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 14, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 19, 1847
Weekly newspaper from San Augustine, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 19, 1847
Creator:
Russell, James
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document signed by Louis Huth January 3, 1847]
Document signed by Louis Huth and dated January 3, 1847 in Castroville.
Date:
January 3, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert [Huth] questioning why he has not received responses yet. Included is a copy of a letter from the widow of Anton Gsell certifying that she is, in fact, his widow. He also mentioned a new law that would restrict who could deal with the immigration business. Signed by Huth on October 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date:
October 11, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]
Document by Castro notifying the colonists that Huth is the legal owner of only the land his house occupies and an additional 40 acres across the river and therefore has no right to sell, rent or transfer any other property. He goes on to list their financial disagreement and states that a court hearing will decide who the debtor really is. Signed Hr. Castro on January 2, 1847 in Castroville.
Date:
January 2, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Western Territories of the United States.
Map shows areas of Native American habitation, geographical points of interest, military outposts, and some cities. Areas covered include "Oregon Territory," "Nebraska Territory," parts of "Minnisota," Iowa, "Indian Territory," and "Upper California." The Texas panhandle is depicted extending into the Rocky Mountains. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Sherman & Smith
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Mexico, including Yucatan and Upper California exhibiting the chief cities and towns, the principal travelling routes, &c., 1847.
Map shows Mexican boundaries including California [Old Southwest] and Texas as a separate entity with extended boundaries. Locations of Mexican War battlefields, provinces, major cities, geography, layout of city of Monterrey on inset. Ancilliary map: "Map of the principal roads from Vera Cruz and Alvarado to the City of Mexico, including the Valley of Mexico, mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, &c." Insets: "Battle Field of Monterey" and "Profile of the Road between Mexico City and Vera Cruz." Relief shown by hachures, spot heights, and by profile. Scale [ca. 1:7,000,000].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of the country adjacent to the left bank of the Rio Grande below Matamoros.
Map shows battlefield locations, existing and proposed roads, military posts, towns, and structures. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [1:63,360].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Abert, John James, 1788-1863
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D'Hanis and Ore to Huth and C. U. E., April 19, 1847]
Letter from G. D'Hanis and Ore (possibly) to Huth and C. U. E. explaining to them some of the financial matters relating to the Company and stating that they don't seem to understand the situation. Dated April 19, 1847 in Antwerp.
Date:
April 19, 1847
Creator:
D'Hanis, Guillaume
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 21, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his son's lack of communication and expressing his regret regarding the misunderstanding between Louis and Castro. He states that confidence in Castro is waning and discusses Castro's handling of funds for the colony. Huth gives his opinion that only with a friendly relationship with Castro will they be able to successfully attain their goals. He also delivers news of an aunt's death. Signed by Huth on April 21, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date:
April 21, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Albert Huth, June 11, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to Albert [Huth] with note from brother August at beginning. Father refers to several previous letters and acknowledges receipt of letters from Albert. He gives his opinion that D'Hanis is not the right man for his position and states that Rogeron would be better. He then goes on to discuss financial matters. Signed by Huth on June 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date:
June 11, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his son Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 9, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his son [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He copies a letter of praise sent home by newcomers to Castroville. He discusses the purchase of 4000 acres in Castroville and Louis' demand to the Association for the 320 acres promised him. Several letters in French are included in the text. Also, he writes about Castro's sale of 40,000 acres that came as a surprise to him and his hopes that the colony will fare better than Albert anticipated. Signed "Your faithful father Huth" in Neufreystaedt and dated July 9, 1847.
Date:
July 9, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwig Huth to his sons, July 24, 1847]
Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to his sons, [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert Huth. Contains a transcribed copy of a letter from D'Hanis & Co. dated July 15, 1847 from Antwerp. He inquires about Louis' legal action involving Castro and hopes that Albert will be able to live in harmony with Castro, despite Castro's inconsiderate actions. Signed Father Huth and dated July 24, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date:
July 24, 1847
Creator:
Huth, Ludwig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]
Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a report of Messrs. Butler and Lewis relative to the Indians of Texas and the southwestern prairies
Descriptions of Texas Indians of the Republic period; mention of captive Parker children
Date:
February 8, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-Amerika, nach Erfolgtem Anschluss der Republik Texas; mit Besonderer Beziehung auf Deutsche Auswanderer
Book describing Texas and the United States for people interested in emigrating from Germany.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Pauer, Friedrich.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Mexico, Texas, old and new California and Yucatan : showing the principal cities and towns, traveling routes, &c.
Map shows battlefield locations from the Mexican War; roads, major cities and towns, and expeditionary routes. Includes table of distances and key to troop movements. Insets: "Plan of operations at the battle of Monterey on the 21st, 22nd & 23rd Sept., 1846," "Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa," and "Map of Vera Cruz and San Juan de Ulloa." Scale [ca. 1:7,241,000]
Date:
1847
Creator:
House & Brown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Court Order
James B. Miller, administrator for the estate of William Barret Travis, ordered to collect $13.55 from James H. Holt by the County Court of Washington County
Date:
July 1, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents
Memorandum of Agreement between Samuel Wilson and Guy Stokes to race horses at Autry's track near Washington following the rules of the Nashville, TN course.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Washington County documents
Transcript of appeal of Thomas Wooldridge against Mississippi Union Bank regarding bank insolvency.
Date:
1847~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, November 27, 1847]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from W.B. Ochiltree to Jesse Grimes, concerns nomination of district judge. Mentions Amos Clark and murderer David L. Ray.
Date:
November 27, 1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bird's-Eye View of the Army Occupation, Corpus Christi, Texas, Oct. 1845
Illustration of a field full of white tents and army personnel next to the Gulf of Mexico with ships on it.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Parsons, Charles & Fremont, John C.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colquitt Spoon
Actual spoon belonging to Alice M. Colquitt, wife of Robert K. Colquitt. They had a large ranch in Presidio County. "A.M. Colquitt" is engraved on the back of the handle. 1847 Roger Bros. 12 stamped on the back of the handle as well.
Date:
1847
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History