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United States.

Map shows state boundaries, territories, cities of the United States as it appeared during the early nineteenth century. A large section of Mexico [including present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas] is also shown. Includes table showing the distance from Washington to other states, and table showing the extent of the United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:11,300,000].
Date: 1830
Creator: Boynton, George W., d. 1884
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Middle and part of the southern states.

Map shows county boundaries, major towns, and notable physical features for New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and a portion of Virginia; the Erie Canal. Includes explanation of population. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Middle and part of the southern states.

Map shows county boundaries, major towns, and notable physical features for New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and a portion of Virginia; the Erie Canal. Includes explanation of population. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The tourist's map of the State of New York : compiled from the latest authorities [Accompanying Text].

Explanation and supporting information related to map that shows early nineteenth century New York counties, towns, canals, lakes, and roads.
Date: 1830
Creator: Williams, William, 1787-1850
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Austin with Map] (open access)

[Letter from Austin with Map]

Hand-written instructions concerning land surveys along the coast, signed by S. F. Austin. He mentions Duke, Nelms, and [Rales]. On the reverse, a map of the land survey is sketched with notes about dimensions. In the digital version, the first page is included twice - the second time a hand-written transcription of the letter is pictured beneath the original.
Date: November 1, 1830
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of payment] (open access)

[Bill of payment]

Bill of payment to "Holmes & Brown" from Michael Reed. Bill begins March 29, 1829 and payment was received in full April 15, 1830.
Date: April 15, 1830
Creator: Holmes and Brown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twenty-First Congress (open access)

Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twenty-First Congress

The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, and speeches for the Senate and House of Representatives. The index starts after column 1322 on the pages numbered with Roman numerals.
Date: 1830
Creator: Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twenty-First Congress (open access)

Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the First Session of the Twenty-First Congress

The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, and speeches for the Senate and House of Representatives. The index starts after column 1322 on the pages numbered with Roman numerals.
Date: 1830
Creator: Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the Second Session of the Twentieth Congress (open access)

Register of Debates in Congress, Comprising the Leading Debates and Incidents of the Second Session of the Twentieth Congress

The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States contains the records for sessions of the U.S. Congress including summaries of proceedings, letters, and speeches for the Senate and House of Representatives. The index starts after column 1322 on the pages numbered with Roman numerals.
Date: 1830
Creator: Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

The tourist's map of the State of New York : compiled from the latest authorities.

Map shows early nineteenth century New York counties, towns, canals, lakes, and roads. Insets: [Profile of the Champlain Canal] and "Profile of the Grand Erie Canal." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,180,000].
Date: 1830
Creator: Williams, William, 1787-1850
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date: January 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, January 7, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter of from John M. McCalla to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCalla provides a recommendation for David C. Black.
Date: January 7, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
Date: January 9, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
Date: January 20, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of order to pay Elias R. Wightman, January 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for order to pay Elias R. Wightman according to the agreement o
Date: January 3, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Colonization Contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith, February 26, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a colonization contract between Stephen F. Austin and James N. Smith stipulating fees and terms. Families represented by Smith include: William Haskins, Pulaski Dudley and Mary Smith. Also included are rough descriptions of where each families' league is located.
Date: February 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date: March 22, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, March 3, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Sutherland to Stephen F. Austin, in which Sutherland provides a letter of reference for Ephrame Anderson.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
Date: March 26, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date: April 6, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
Date: April 17, 1830
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