Texas and the Massachusetts Resolutions (open access)

Texas and the Massachusetts Resolutions

Pamphlet containing an essay against the annexation of Texas, compiled from a series of newspaper columns.
Date: January 1, 1844
Creator: Adams, Charles Francis
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Appeal to the People of Massachusetts, on The Texas Question. (open access)

An Appeal to the People of Massachusetts, on The Texas Question.

Pamphlet written by "A Massachusetts Freeman" regarding issues in relation to the annexation of Texas by the United States.
Date: 1844
Creator: Allen, George, 1792-1883
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Association Certificate] (open access)

[Texas Association Certificate]

Certificate of shareholding in "The Texas Association." The text of the document states that the recipient of the document is entitled to one share of stock in "The Texas Association."
Date: January 1, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas.

A map of Texas landmarks and territories from 1844.
Date: 1844
Creator: Morse, Sidney Edwards
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Joseph Kuykendall] (open access)

[Receipt of Joseph Kuykendall]

Receipt of Joseph Kuykendall 26 February 1844.
Date: February 26, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas. (open access)

The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas.

This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date: 1844
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indenture [deed for sale of land ] between George M. and Mary Gest and Frederick Stoever, 1844 June 7. (open access)

Indenture [deed for sale of land ] between George M. and Mary Gest and Frederick Stoever, 1844 June 7.

Deed for sale of land in Republic of Texas.
Date: June 7, 1844
Creator: Gest, George M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

A map of the Indian territory, northern Texas and New Mexico : showing the great western prairies / by Josiah Gregg.

Hand drawn map showing the Indian territory, northern Texas, New Mexico and the great western plains. Geographical features, tribal names, rivers and some place names are noted.
Date: 1844
Creator: Gregg, Josiah, 1806-1850
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Freiheitskampf in Texas im Jahr 1836 (open access)

Freiheitskampf in Texas im Jahr 1836

Ehrenberg's account of his participation in the Goliad Massacre and the Texas Revolution.
Date: 1844
Creator: Ehrenberg, Herman
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Association, stock certificate] (open access)

[Texas Association, stock certificate]

Certificate of shareholding in "The Texas Association." The text of the document states that the recipient of the document is entitled to one share of stock in "The Texas Association" established for colonizing certain land in Texas under the Authority of the Republic. The paper certificate was made by Hart, Mapother & Co. of Louisville, Ky. at the bottom.
Date: 1844?
Creator: Texas Association
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography (open access)

Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography

Reprint of statements by William Kennedy (in an English edition) regarding his experiences and opinions on the Republic of Texas. It also includes a copy of the field notes and survey journals kept by A. Le Grand (pp. 105-115) to provide additional context.
Date: 1844
Creator: Kennedy, William, 1799-1849
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas and the Country Adjacent

Hand-colored lithograph of Texas with statistics and references in lower left
Date: 1844
Creator: Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Memorial of a number of citizens of Connecticut,  praying The ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation  between the United States and the Republic of Texas" (open access)

"Memorial of a number of citizens of Connecticut, praying The ratification of a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Texas"

Memorial presented to the 1st Session of the 28th Congress on March 11, 1844 concerning commerce and navigation
Date: March 11, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thoughts on the Proposed Annexation of Texas to the United States. (open access)

Thoughts on the Proposed Annexation of Texas to the United States.

Front cover of an article regarding the annexation of Texas.
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Substance of the Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the Subject of the Tariff" (open access)

"Substance of the Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the Subject of the Tariff"

Government document concerning speech of Mr. Phelps; U.S. Senate, February 16 and 19, 1844
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri, in Reply to Mr. McDuffie." (open access)

"Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri, in Reply to Mr. McDuffie."

Government document concerning speech of Mr, Benton on annexation of Texas; U.S. Senate, June 15, 1844
Date: June 15, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Speech of Mr. Miller, of New Jersey, on The Treaty for Annexing Texas to the United States" (open access)

"Speech of Mr. Miller, of New Jersey, on The Treaty for Annexing Texas to the United States"

Speech of Mr. Miller delivered to the U.S. Senate on May 23rd, 1844
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Speech of Mr. John Wethered, of Maryland, on the Tariff" (open access)

"Speech of Mr. John Wethered, of Maryland, on the Tariff"

Speech delivered to the House of Representatives
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"In Executive Session--Senate of the United States" (open access)

"In Executive Session--Senate of the United States"

Report of the 28th Congress, 1st Session, Senate Document No. 345, 2, 1844; Deals with placing a military force in the Gulf of Mexico
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bill of sale for slave (open access)

Bill of sale for slave

Bill from Nancy Lea to Antoinette L. Bledsoe for Negro named Frank; Lea was Sam Houston's mother-in-law
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Treasury warrant (open access)

Treasury warrant

Treasury warrant for $237.50 from the Republic of Texas to William Ochiltree, Washington, for compensation of Chief Justice and seven associate judges; signed by auditor H.W. Raglin and comptroller James B. Shaw
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Republic of Texas Land Grant Certificate

This is a land grant from the Republic of Texas. It is to James Cole of Robertson County and is signed by Sam Houston.
Date: March 28, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laws Passed by the Eighth Congress of the Republic of Texas. (open access)

Laws Passed by the Eighth Congress of the Republic of Texas.

This volume includes the text of acts and resolutions passed by the government of the Republic of Texas to become law. The "Abstract of Private Acts and Joint Resolutions" and index start after page 120.
Date: 1844
Creator: Texas (Republic). Eighth Congress.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Grange Intelligencer (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1, Thursday, July 4, 1844 (open access)

La Grange Intelligencer (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1, Thursday, July 4, 1844

Weekly newspaper from La Grange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 4, 1844
Creator: Fields, S.S.B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History