Letter from J. B. Bovelly to J. B. LaCoste regarding lands owned by Albert Huth. [Ferdinand] Louis Huth was paying taxes on the land but letters to him have gone unanswered. The family would like to know whose name the properties are listed under, whether taxes have been paid, whether the land can be sold and what might its value be. Signed J. B. Bovelly on March 2, 1881 in Galveston.

Patent for a composition of matter to be used for kindling fires. Ingredients, proportions of ingredients and mixing instructions are included. No illustration.

This map shows the state of Texas, portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), and the surrounding areas. The visible counties of Texas, New Mexico, and "Indian Territory" are marked with dotted lines, labeled, and shaded in various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the map shows the western expansion of the Texas & Pacific Railroad from Eastland County to El Paso, the Galveston-Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad from San Antonio to El Paso, and, the southward expansion of the International Railroad from San Antonio to Laredo. An inset in the lower left corner shows a "Plan of Galveston and Vicinity." Scale [ca. 1:3,250,000] (W 109°--W 92°/N 36°--N 27°) Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.

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.

Patent for a new and improved cable or chain stopper. For this design, "the chain-links lie diagonally in opposite directions upon the recessed bottom of the clamping-box, and the clamping-block has a similarly recessed under face . . . and a forked lever is employed to press the clamping-block toward the bottom of the clamping-box, and thereby apply the required force to the chain to lessen its speed as it runs out" (lines 18-32).

General directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, it contains "1881-82"

Patent for a new and improved latch. This design consists "[i]n a latch, the combination, with the sliding-bolt, tumblers having their forward ends provided with hooks or right-angled projections adapted to engage studs upon the bolt, and the lever operated by the bolt and having its forward end adapted to engage with the tumbler of the supplementary lock having its operating mechanism connected to the lever" (lines 68-76).

Patent for a new and improved arrangement of axles and boxes for vehicles. This design calls for a solid axle formed with a shoulder and screw-threads, an axle-box closed at its outer and provided at the other end with an annular wall, a collar formed with internal screw-threads, annular flange, bearing surface, wrench-gripe surfaces, and a cap or ring (lines 16-22).

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.