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[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin discussing land claims, the lead business, and the news that while there is no war yet, an embargo will continue until June.
Date: April 26, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 28, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 28, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin introducing Mr. Bertrand from Nashville, TN.
Date: December 28, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830]

Copy of transcript for letters from Stephen F. Austin, sent during the period of June 5, 1830 until December 14, 1830.
Date: December 14, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, March 8th, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John D. Martin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Martin provides a letter of reference for Ephraim Roddy.
Date: March 8, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, January 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, January 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Francis Moore to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moore introduces himself to Austin and describes his plans for immigration.
Date: January 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
Date: January 20, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of First Page of a Letter, February 16, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of First Page of a Letter, February 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for the first page of a letter, probably from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 16, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States.
Date: February 16, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of account signed by Stephen F. Austin, July 16, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of account signed by Stephen F. Austin, July 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an account statement signed by Stephen F. Austin recording deposit, payments, and shipping expenses that appear to be for the Commissioners of Texas.
Date: July 16, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date: July 30, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date: August 4, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, on July 6, 1838, discussing a school for Perry's son Stephen in Steubenville, Ohio. Pilgrim also discusses what he did for the Fourth of July.
Date: July 6, 1838
Creator: Pilgrim, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

A New map for travelers through the United States of America showing the railroads, canals & stage roads : With the distances.

Map shows roads, railroads, canals, cities and towns, swamps, state and territorial boundaries, and areas of Native American habitation. Insets: "Railroad & canal routes from Albany to Buffalo," "Map showing the rail roads between the cities of New York, Boston & Albany, and the Hudson R. from N. York to Albany," "Railroad route from New York to Philadelphia," "Railroad route from Philadelphia to Washington," and "Map of Oregon, Northern California, Santa Fe &c." Relief shown by hachures on insets. Scale not given.
Date: 1848
Creator: Smith, J. Calvin (John Calvin)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Appletons' railway map of the southern states.

Map shows existing and proposed railroad routes for the southeastern United States, including northern Florida, eastern Texas, and eastern "Indian Territory." Includes legend. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1856..1866]
Creator: D. Appleton and Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States of North America (Eastern & Central) [Sheet 5]

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and parts of Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. Cities, towns, railway lines, roads, and locations of Native American tribes are noted throughout. No scale is indicated.
Date: 1856
Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the chief part of the southern states and part of the western : engraved to illustrate Mitchell's school and family geography.

Map shows state and county boundaries, cities, towns, railroads, canals, battlefields, swamps, and notable physical features. Includes explanation, text notes, dates, distances, and population statistics. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,700,000].
Date: 1858
Creator: Williams, W. (Wellington)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States of North America (Eastern & Central) [Sheet 1]

Map shows mid-nineteenth century cities, towns, ports, transportation routes, mileage scales, and geography of south-central United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,980,000].
Date: 1859
Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States of North America: Eastern & Central [Sheet 5]

Map shows proposed Pacific Railway routes and existing transportation routes across the mid-nineteenth century south-central United States. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,294,720].
Date: 1863
Creator: Ettling, Theodor, b. 1823
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

A geographically correct county map of states traversed by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway and its connections.

Map shows railroads for the South Central United States; counties, cities and towns for Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and portions of "Indian Territory," Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Alabama; railroad routes, major cities, and state boundaries for the Eastern United States. Includes advertisements in right and right lower panels of sheet. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1878
Creator: St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railway Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5 (open access)

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5

List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person. This final volume includes men living abroad who have U.S. pensions.
Date: 1883
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Map to illustrate the Civil War.

Map shows state boundaries, military posts, major cities, and notable physical features. Inset: "North Eastern Virginia." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:9,216,000].
Date: 1885
Creator: A. S. Barnes & Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maps of Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana]

Map shows counties, railroads, cities, towns, and notable physical features; Greer County as part of Texas; street names, canals, ferries, steam and horse railroads, parks, cemeteries, and buildings for New Orleans. Includes statistics and distances between points on railroad lines; key to buildings for New Orleans. Inset: [Texas Panhandle]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:3,000,000], [1:2,200,000], and [1:572,000].
Date: [1887..1890]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History