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Life of Col. David Crockett
Life of Col. David Crockett, written by himself. Comprising his early life, hunting adventures, service under General Jackson in the Creek war, electioneerng speeches, career in Congress, triumphamnt tour in the northern states, and service in the Texan war. To which is added, an account of Colonel Crockett's glorious death at the Alamo, while fighting in defence of Texan independence. By the editor.
Date:
1860
Creator:
Crockett, Davy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Drove of Texas Cattle Crossing a Stream"
Engraved woodcut of cattle crossing a stream printed in Harper's Weekly, October 19, 1867, page 665.
Date:
October 19, 1867
Creator:
Waud, A. R.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement certifying G.M. Mooring as Clerk of the County Court of Grimes County, May 3, 1860, and signed by Governor Sam Houston]
Statement certifying G.M. Mooring as Clerk of the County Court of Grimes County and signed by Governor Sam Houston. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
May 3, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Y. Sheppard Veazey (1827-1878)]
(a) Photograph of Y. Sheppard Veazey (1827-1878) of Gay Hill, TX ca. 1860; (b) frame. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Burch to Mr. Veazey, 1860]
Letter from Edward S. Burch to Mr. Veazey regarding the estate of his uncle, Edward Burch. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, March 1860]
Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, regarding the sale of some 30 negroes from their uncle's estate. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
March 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sarah Zimmerman granting power of attorney to her agent, April 4, 1860]
Sarah Zimmerman, descendant of Edward Birch (Burch) granting power of attorney to her agent. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2.
Date:
April 4, 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale]
Bill of sale from Ambrose D. Harper to Alexander Simon for two negro slaves
Date:
January 13, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie, June 10, 1863]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding the war and family matters
Date:
June 10, 1863
Creator:
Abercrombie, Lavinia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie, December 18, 1862]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding wartime activities and family matters
Date:
December 18, 1862
Creator:
Abercrombie, Lavinia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from John R. Baylor, June 4, 1861]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from John R. Baylor regarding leaving for Virginia to serve in guerilla force
Date:
June 4, 1861
Creator:
Baylor, John R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor from J.E. Baylor, September 19, 1869]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from J.E.B. regarding military pensions and literary matters
Date:
September 19, 1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Mary W. Houston, October 15, 1868]
Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Mary W. Houston regarding the gift of a portrait of Baylor to the Alumnae of Baylor Female College. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date:
October 15, 1868
Creator:
Houston, Mary W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler, May 26, 1863]
Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler regarding Civil War news. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date:
May 26, 1863
Creator:
Wheeler, Walker
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to nephew from Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, October 2, 1866]
Letter to nephew from R.E.B. Baylor regarding coming to Texas, bringing negro employees, condition of negroes in Independence, and family matters. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date:
October 1866
Creator:
Baylor, R. E. B. (Robert Emmett Bledsoe), 1793-1873
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Mule]
Receipt no. 208 to J.H. Seward, Washington, TX, from the Office of Depot Quarter Master, Austin, TX, for one government mule at $76.
Date:
April 3, 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #4]
Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #3]
Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #2]
Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #1]
Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas. This copy has colored text.
Date:
August 1, 1865
Creator:
Steniger, Charles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Writ of Garnishment]
Writ of garnishment concerning a note for $890.25 executed by D.G. Gregory to Roberts & Co. dated April 1, 1858, and transferred to Wal[?]ron Paige & Co. of New York
Date:
October 31, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Labor contract between Seward and several workers]
Labor contract between Seward and several workers, specifying provisions that Seward will provide and monthly payment to Anderson Elliot and family: Roxana, Benjamin, Anderson, Absalom, Monroe Moore, Dorlas Greer, Tilda Thompson, Ruth Elliot.
Date:
1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed of Trust transferring livestock to M. Kennard]
Deed of Trust transferring livestock to M. Kennard.
Date:
May 25, 1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Labor contract]
Labor contract for freedman Frank Seward. He was to be a farm tenant for John H. Seward.
Date:
February 7, 1867
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History