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A map exhibiting a general view of the roads and inland navigation of Pennsylvania and part of the adjacent states

Map shows late eighteenth century roads, settlements, and some counties in southeast Pennsylvania, and parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1790..1795]
Creator: Adlum, John, 1759-1836
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the northern provinces of the United States.

Map shows roads, counties, cities and towns, military forts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of Maryland, Maine, and Delaware, canals in Pennsylvania; some properties depicted by a house and owner name. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:2,220,000].
Date: [1798..1810]
Creator: Russell, John C., Jr.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A map shewing [sic] the relative situation of a tract of land belonging to I.B. Church, Esqr.

Map shows existing and proposed "waggen" roads in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, "Transit Line of Holland Company," handwritten additions of Belvidere, Philipsville, Wellsville, and a hand drawn line in red that denotes a new road "from Angelica to ... Ishua Creek." Inset: "This Tract of Land..." shows greater detail of the tract. Cadastral map. Scale [ca. 1:1,457,280].
Date: 1804
Creator: Mangin, Joseph Fr. (Joseph François), 1764-1818
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter to Mary Austin, October 15, 1816] (open access)

[Transcript of letter to Mary Austin, October 15, 1816]

Copy of transcript for a letter addressed to Mary Austin concerning land matters in New Jersey.
Date: October 15, 1816
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Hudson between Sandy Hook & Sandy Hill with the Post Road between New York and Albany.

Map shows early nineteenth century New York and New Jersey coastal details. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:127,000].
Date: 1820
Creator: Goodrich, Andrew Thompson, 1789-1845
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Reeves Jr. and Bejamin Acton to Mary Austin, November 4, 1820] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Joseph Reeves Jr. and Bejamin Acton to Mary Austin, November 4, 1820]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Reeves Jr. and Bejamin Acton to Mary Austin, concerning back rents for a family farm.
Date: November 4, 1820
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Grace Sharp to E.S. [Edward Sharp?], [1821?]] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Grace Sharp to E.S. [Edward Sharp?], [1821?]]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Grace Sharp to E. S. [Edward Sharp?] outlining her husband's business situation.
Date: 1821?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Reeves, Benjamin Acton, and Clement Acton to Mary Austin, April 13, 1821] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Joseph Reeves, Benjamin Acton, and Clement Acton to Mary Austin, April 13, 1821]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Reeves, Benjamin Acton, and Clement Acton to Mary Austin requesting that documentation be sent to release them from paying back rent.
Date: April 13, 1821
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin, June 24, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin, June 24, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter to S. F. and J. B. Austin in which the sender provides news regarding the probate and, possible misadministration of the brothers' Grandfather Brown's estate; the well-being of acquaintances in Missouri; available land in Essex County, New Jersey; and a bill from Bartlett Sims that is due for collection.
Date: June 24, 1827
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin explaining his hesitation to move to Texas, discussing family land matters, and giving news from Missouri.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 22, 1827, discussing the health of his neighbors, and land in the east that has been left to the Austin family.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: Perry, James Franklin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
Date: February 1, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, May 8, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas R. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming provides news on his progress in the case against Jacob xxx of Salem. Leaming also asks Austin to provide a description of the physical, economic, political, and social characteristics of the Austin colony, so that he can promote the colonization of the settlement. Finally, he asks Austin to provide data necessary to publish a map of Texas.
Date: May 8, 1828
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, August 2, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, August 2, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin discussing the possibility of selling family property in Virginia.
Date: August 2, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Middle and part of the southern states.

Map shows county boundaries, major towns, and notable physical features for New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and a portion of Virginia; the Erie Canal. Includes explanation of population. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Middle and part of the southern states.

Map shows county boundaries, major towns, and notable physical features for New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and a portion of Virginia; the Erie Canal. Includes explanation of population. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in Perry explains the difficulties he is having in settling his business matters before moving to Texas, asks for Stephen's advice on completing the indenture forms for his slaves, and questions why Stephen was not more vocal about which tracts of land he had reserved for the Perrys.
Date: July 18, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 17, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 17, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Eliza L. Austin to her uncle Stephen F. Austin thanking him for the gifts he sent to their family.
Date: May 17, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 17, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 17, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Eliza L. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, on May 17, 1831, thanking him for the presents he has sent her family, and hoping that they will soon meet.
Date: May 17, 1831
Creator: Austin, Eliza L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, in which Leaming (S.F. Austin's lawyer) updates Austin on the status of several legal matters and requests funds to recover costs and in advance of upcoming expenditures.
Date: April 7, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, April 7, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin reporting on the progress of the Fox lawsuit.
Date: April 7, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, February 27, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin, February 27, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to Stephen F. Austin updating him on the progress of the Fox lawsuit.
Date: February 27, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry concerning the Fox lawsuit. Leaming also passes along copy of a 2nd edition of Texas map from 1834 and provides a brief introduction for the Prest family who will be immigrating to Texas.
Date: October 21, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

A map of the Hudson River.

Map shows towns, roads, historical points of interest, islands, and extent of navigation along the Hudson River from the Atlantic Ocean to Warren County. Includes lists of roads, railroads, and canals with their lengths; table of distances. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings. Scale not given.
Date: 1835~
Creator: Morrison, Thomas
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History