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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre  - April 25, 1800] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - April 25, 1800]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister at Ann Upshur Eyre, sharing family news from the family home of her Uncle Littleton Upshur's home Vaucluse on Hungars Creek. She discusses her engagement to Littleton Dennis Teackle, which is still a secret at this time, and mentions people such as Henrietta Teackle, Elizabeth Bowdoin McCroskey, her cousin Juliet Upshur, Betsy Snead, Uncle Littleton Upshur, John Teackle, and the home Eyreville.
Date: April 25, 1800
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Douglas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Douglas argues for why slavery is needed to agriculturally develop Texas.
Date: April 25, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Hugh McGuffin to Stephen F. Austin, in which McGuffin expresses his gratitude to Austin for granting his son a quarter of a league of land in the colony. McGuffin also appeals to Austin to protect his son's claim while he is visiting his father's home - flooding has delayed his return to Texas. Finally, McGuffin informs Austin of his plans to send his second eldest son to the colony as well, and asks Austin to look over both of them.
Date: April 25, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
Date: April 25, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835] (open access)

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Matagorda Bulletin. (Matagorda, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 25, 1838 (open access)

Matagorda Bulletin. (Matagorda, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 25, 1838

Weekly newspaper from the Matagorda, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 1838
Creator: Niles, J. W. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
National Banner. (Houston, Tex.), No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 1838 (open access)

National Banner. (Houston, Tex.), No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 1838

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Telegraph and Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 21, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 25, 1838 (open access)

Telegraph and Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 21, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 25, 1838

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1838
Creator: Cruger & Moore
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 25, 1840 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 25, 1840

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1840
Creator: Fitch, D. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 491, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 25, 1843 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 491, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 25, 1843

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1843
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of payment to William Boyles for Mrs. Michael Reed] (open access)

[Bill of payment to William Boyles for Mrs. Michael Reed]

Bill of payment for Mrs. [Martha] Michael Reed to pay William Boyles for purchased goods.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: Boyles, William
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 648, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 1844 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 648, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 1844

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an Extract of a Letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, April 25, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of an Extract of a Letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, April 25, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Ad Interim President Burnet to Mary Austin Holley, in which Burnet describes his ideas of Stephen F. Austin. Burnet praises Austin's character and offers an explanation for Austin's name slipping into relative obscurity among younger Texans, while Sam Houston rose in popularity.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 25, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, April 25, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry discussing the biography of Stephen F. Austin, rumors that Stephen F. Austin was bribed by the Mexican government, and her mistrust of Samuel Houston.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry, April 25, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry, April 25, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin Holley to Emily Margaret Austin Perry, in which Holley makes a second appeal to Perry for assistance in gathering materials to create an authoritative history of the Republic of Texas and the role of Stephen F. Austin in its founding and preservation.
Date: April 25, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed H. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: April 25, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 25, 1845, Copy 2]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his arrival in Antwerp and a new shipment of colonists. Signed Hr. Castro on April 25, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: April 25, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
National Intelligencer. (Washington [D.C.]), Vol. 47, No. 6762, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 25, 1846 (open access)

National Intelligencer. (Washington [D.C.]), Vol. 47, No. 6762, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 25, 1846

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 1846
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Democratic Telegraph and Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 17, Ed. 1, Thursday, April 25, 1850 (open access)

Democratic Telegraph and Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 17, Ed. 1, Thursday, April 25, 1850

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1850
Creator: Moore, Francis, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Telegraph & Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, April 25, 1851 (open access)

Telegraph & Texas Register (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, April 25, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: April 25, 1851
Creator: Moore, Francis, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ranger & Lone Star. (Washington, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 42, Ed. 1, Monday, April 25, 1853 (open access)

Texas Ranger & Lone Star. (Washington, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 42, Ed. 1, Monday, April 25, 1853

Weekly newspaper from Washington, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 25, 1853
Creator: Lancaster, J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bosque County

Map of Bosque County, Texas, including the Prairies and Lakes region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: April 25, 1855
Creator: Martin, Joseph
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 380: Leake, A.M. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 380: Leake, A.M. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Leake, A.M. (died February 28, 1856) and J. Leake (Executor or Guardian). Images related to this estate appear at end of Case Number 379.
Date: 1856-04-25/1857-06-29
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
State Gazette. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 36, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 25, 1857 (open access)

State Gazette. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 36, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 25, 1857

Weekly newspaper from the Austin, Texas area that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 1857
Creator: Oldham, W. S. & Marshall, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History