Map of the boundary line between the Republic of Texas and the United States, as surveyed by the Joint Commission in 1841. The map also includes bodies of water, buildings, and areas of elevation along the boundary line. The back of the map includes a note from Jerry Sadler, Commissioner of the General Land Office, from 1963. Relief shown in hachures.

Map of the boundary line between the Republic of Texas and the United States, as surveyed by the Joint Commission in 1841. The map also includes bodies of water, buildings, and areas of elevation along the boundary line. Relief shown in hachures.

This map shows the eastern portion of the Republic of Texas. Individual land grants are outlined in color and labeled. Major cities, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale [ca. 1:2,900,000]. Prime meridian: Washington.

This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries and regions are shaded in various colors and labeled. Bodies of water and some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Washington.

Weekly newspaper from Galveston City, Texas that includes local, state and national news about business and industry along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Petition of Thos. Borden signed by Wyly Martin 30 April 1838.

Papers of Jesse Grimes. Piece torn along fold of larger document, seal attached.

Statement prepared by Elijah Stapp--a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence--is a testimony to the claims of S. Hatch for damages and expenses incurred during the Texas revolution.

Handwritten marriage register for Montgomery County in 1838-1840.

Map of Mexico and the southern part of the Republic of Texas with adjacent areas. Geographic features are marked, with relief shown by hachures and colors denote states and territories. Scale [ca. 1:7,000,000].

Letter with orders from Sam Houston to Charles Sims instructing him to proceed to various Indian tribes to assure them that they will have peace. The text reads: Nacogdoches, Texas 12th Aug, 1838 to Charles Sims, Sir, You will proceed to the various Tribes of Indians, and assure them them [sic], that no harm is in=tended towards them, but that the Treaty shall be [...] with them, and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and Peace will be kept with them; Tell them my words shall not perish= Let them remain at peace! It is said that whitemen [sic] intend to march against the Indians this is false! no such thing has even been thought of. Bad men may say so, but good men will not! Good men will [...]. Your Salary will be at the rate of five dollas a day. I am [...] Sam Houston.

Legal statement outlining the power of attorney granted by John West of Robertson County regarding a piece of land.

Bank draft to T.C. Zimmerman, Holland, from T.G. Wick, Matagorda; in the amount of $1200 to be paid from the account of G.D. Langster, Oosterhoud, Netherlands.

Land survey of 640 and 1280 acres in Nacogdoches County; signed by B. A. Vansickle, Abraham Gibson, and W. H. Ferris for George H. Wright, Hansel Wright and Michael Snyder

Rental agreement of Henny R. Cartmell and Bernard W. Holtzclaw to Philip Ayveritt for tavern house and four lots, containing stable, house used as office, house used as billiard room.

Deed from John W. Hall, agent for townsite of Washington, to Moses T. Martin and Robert V. Clow for one lot at $150.

Court summons for Philip Averitt to appear in James Whiteside vs. Philip Averitt case

Field notes for survey of land in Nacogdoches County; maps included

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a copy of the government paper; Flores directs him to see statistics forms.

Letter from Miguel Benavides to Justice of the Peace José María Ramón concerning rules to be observed regarding the sale of wild animals.

Letter from from Juan San Miguel to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that he is sending a statement confirming the ownership of jewels of Trinidad Salinas is supposed to turn over to Juan Flores.

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to Laredo Justice of the Peace José María Ramón, confirming the departure of 14 mules with supplies for Mier.