Bird's eye view of Denton, Denton County, Texas: 1883

Illustrated aerial map of the city of Denton, Texas depicting streets, buildings, trains, and farmland. Indexed for points of interest.
Date: 1883
Creator: Koch, Augustus, fl. 1871-1880
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

County Map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories

Map of the state of Texas denoting the counties in different colors, as well as some major cities and roads, with relief shown by hachures. Portions of neighboring states are included around Texas, with counties noted for New Mexico and Oklahoma (Indian Territory) and geographic features in Arkansas and Louisiana. An inset in the lower-left corner shows an enlarged portion of Galveston Island, including the city of Galveston and some geographic features.
Date: 1881
Creator: Gamble, W. H. (William H.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas (open access)

Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas

Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas (open access)

Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas

A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.
Date: 1880~
Creator: Brown, John Henry
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Dallas County, Texas : from 1837 to 1887 (open access)

History of Dallas County, Texas : from 1837 to 1887

A history of the settlement and political organization of Dallas County as well as altercations between Anglo-American settlers and the indigenous American Indians of the region.
Date: 1887
Creator: Brown, John Henry
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1881 December 12.

Land Grant for 99 7/8 acres in Montague County.
Date: December 12, 1881
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1883 December 17.

Land Grant for 160 acres in Montague County.
Date: December 17, 1883
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1888 January 26. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1888 January 26.

Land Grant for 99 2/5 acres in Montague County.
Date: January 26, 1888
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bird's eye view of San Antonio : Bexar Co. Texas 1886 looking north east.

Hand drawn aerial map of 1886 San Antonio showing streets, buildings, vegetation, and landmarks.
Date: 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drink and the drink question : a discriminating license the true policy ; prohibition a fraud and failure. (open access)

Drink and the drink question : a discriminating license the true policy ; prohibition a fraud and failure.

Anti-prohibition booklet arising from the Anti-Prohibition State Convention held in Dallas, 1887.
Date: 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880] (open access)

[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880]

Document allowing R.A. Williamson to act on behalf of J.M. Watts at the Democratic Senatorial Convention to be held on July 8, 1880 in Whitney, Texas.
Date: July 6, 1880
Creator: Watts, J. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]

Transcript of a postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W. A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. It can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date: June 3, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]

Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date: May 16, 1883
Creator: Doby, B. A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Daly, Miller, & Co. for Cattle Purchase] (open access)

[Receipt from Daly, Miller, & Co. for Cattle Purchase]

Receipt for A. D. Kennard's purchase of 16 cattle and some hay. A handwritten note at the bottom of the receipt appears to say "We have steady market. Prospects fair. Cable not quite heavy enough."
Date: May 7, 1884
Creator: Daly, Miller, & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.
Date: February 2, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, comptroller for State of Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing discrepancies in balances owed and receipts recorded from 1876 to 1879.
Date: December 8, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing credit owed and receipts that were turned in. Discusses receipts involving Levi Perryman, Mr. Perkins, and Judge Rugely.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: William Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. B. Caldwell, August 1, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Caldwell, August 1, 1881]

Letter from J.B. Caldwell of U.S. Treasury Department to Hamilton K. Redway stating that his item, as late of Co. "K," N.Y. volunteer cavalry will be disposed of as early as practicable. If a balance is certified it will be subject to appropriation by Congress.
Date: August 1, 1888
Creator: Caldwell, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Chautauqua University: The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, 1885-1886] (open access)

[Chautauqua University: The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, 1885-1886]

The pamphlet discusses the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, an organization promoting the habits of reading; study in nature, art, and science; and scholarship in secular and scared literature. This organization was a "home college," offering four year programs, local circles for discussion, and summer meetings. Information on this organization, fees, and course descriptions are presented in this pamphlet.
Date: 1885/1886
Creator: Chautauqua University
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, June 9, 1889] (open access)

[Envelope, June 9, 1889]

Envelope for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway from from the Department of the Interior, United States Pension Agency. The envelope is dated June 9, 1889.
Date: June 9, 1889
Creator: United States Pension Agency
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

Letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]

Postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. The postcard mentions that it can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date: June 3, 1880
Creator: Cook, R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library