[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard, April 1826]

Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. I. L. Southard discussing the files that were supposedly attached to the letter, as well as the fact that Mr. I. C. Goolrick "wishes to obtain the situation of Purser in the navy."
Date: April 21, 1826
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas

Atlas map of the state of Texas, showing towns, roads, water bodies, and other geological features. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120
Date: April 17, 1841
Creator: Arrowsmith, John
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield, April 1844] (open access)

[Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield, April 1844]

Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield discussing Mr. Henri Castro.
Date: April 22, 1844
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. C. Garthwaite vs. Owen O'Brien: Court Judgement] (open access)

[J. C. Garthwaite vs. Owen O'Brien: Court Judgement]

Description of the final court judgment on the case of J. C. Garthwaite vs.Owen O'Brien.
Date: April 2, 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 8, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 5, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 8, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 5, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 1851
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 12, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 12, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 1851
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]

Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date: April 16, 1860
Creator: Rector, Jeanette
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, April 16, 1862]

Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the surprise victory in the Battle of Shiloh, and both armies are using all of there strength in the battle. Managed to acquire supplies when the enemy left a camp in confusion but they were able to capture a few who seemed wanting out of the war. More recruits are arriving and he sends his thanks as well as John, for the sock she sent them.
Date: April 16, 1862
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]

Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the awful weather in Tennessee while dealing with the enemy. He explains the whole battle of how separate groups were on the battleground; he hopes Kenner's arm heals quickly. John warns his brother to not come back to battle, for nothing good is waiting for him. He's starving, in need of sleep, and wishes he was home.
Date: April 4, 1863
Creator: Rector, John B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864]

Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his army company's movement and combat through the Mississippi River. He mentions attacking Fort DeRaissa (DeRussy) and his company acting as a reserve reinforcement for General Nathaniel Banks Army of the Gulf and Red River campaign.
Date: April 14, 1864
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864]

Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his army company's movement and combat through the Mississippi River. He mentions attacking Fort DeRaissa (DeRussy) and his company acting as a reserve reinforcement for General Nathaniel Banks Army of the Gulf and Red River campaign.
Date: April 14, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 76, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 76, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 1, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 73, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 73, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 1, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 77, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 77, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 2, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 74, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 74, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 2, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 2, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 78, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 78, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 3, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 75, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 75, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 3, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 79, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 4, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 79, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 4, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 4, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 76, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 4, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 76, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 4, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 4, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 80, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 5, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 80, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 5, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 5, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 77, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 5, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 77, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 5, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 5, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 81, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 7, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 81, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 7, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 7, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 78, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 7, 1874 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 78, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 7, 1874

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 7, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 82, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 8, 1874 (open access)

Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 82, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 8, 1874

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 8, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History