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Improvement in Construction of Jails. (open access)

Improvement in Construction of Jails.

Patent for improvement in construction of jails; in which a system of flues in between layers of a double floor provide ventilation through grates in the walls and upper layer of the floor, without compromising security.
Date: October 19, 1875
Creator: Seeber, John A. & Croxton, James C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Farm-Fences. (open access)

Improvement in Farm-Fences.

Patent for a new and useful improvement in fence including instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 29, 1873
Creator: McKenzie, Winfield S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Sulky-Plows. (open access)

Improvement in Sulky-Plows.

Patent for an improvement on sulky-plows which allows it to be adjusted for different uses.
Date: August 28, 1877
Creator: Renfro, Roberson A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvements in Traction-Engines. (open access)

Improvements in Traction-Engines.

Patent for improving traction engines for use in hauling on farms and farm roads. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 14, 1879
Creator: McGregor, Montague M. & Croxton, James C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.
Date: April 23, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated February 12, 1879, and the second part is dated February 14, 1879. The first part discusses John and Emma being ill. The second part mentions a social John is going to.
Date: 1879-02-12/1879-02-14
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
Date: January 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for a trip Emma will take to see John.
Date: January 19, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, July 22, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, July 22, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for friends visiting John, and reconciliation with Miss Genie.
Date: July 22, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances. It includes a quote from a letter Bettie wrote to John.
Date: March 9, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated March 23, 1879, and the second part is dated March 24, 1879. The first part mentions mutual acquaintances, and the second part discusses Emma feeling ill, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: 1879-03-23/1879-03-23
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
Date: May 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, October 15, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, October 15, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing ladies he has called on, harvesting crops, and making plans for Christmas.
Date: October 15, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 20, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 20, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing his brother, Willie, delivering a package for him, and John calling on a lady.
Date: September 20, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Rockwall County

Cadastral map of Rockwall County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Some borders are marked in color. Scale ca. 1:66,667 (2000 varas per inch).
Date: 1874
Creator: Arlitt, F. H.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History