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Central America. II. Including Texas, California, and the northern states of Mexico

Map of Texas and northern Mexico, as well as the surrounding area. Texas is outlined in green, Mexican states are outlined in yellow, and the map also notes major cities and geography, with relief shown by hachures.
Date: 1842
Creator: J & C. Walker
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1841] (open access)

[Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1841]

Circular from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, calling attention to issue 42 of the official Gazette and the law suppressing district and circuit courts.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 29, 1842] (open access)

[Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 29, 1842]

Correspondence between Pedro Rodriguez and the Laredo alcalde concerning the death of Rafael Rodriguez at the hands of Indians. Pedro asks that soldiers be sent in pursuit of the Indians responsible. The following text contains a following letter revealing the fact that he has not received an answer.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Court Record (open access)

Court Record

Thomas Johnson v. Harrison G. Wood; a list of subscriptions reserved by G.H. Harrison in selling the office of the Texian and Brazos Farmer
Date: 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 1477: Horne, A.M. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 1477: Horne, A.M. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Horne, A.M. (died January 31, 1892) and H.H. Smith (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1842/1893-09-23
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas County Probate Case 2566: Overton, Wm. P. (Deceased) (open access)

Dallas County Probate Case 2566: Overton, Wm. P. (Deceased)

Dallas County probate record regarding the case of Overton, Wm. P. (died January 27, 1903) and Jessie S. Overton (Executor or Guardian)
Date: 1842/1904-01-19
Creator: Dallas County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A drawing depicting a scene from the Mier Expedition]

Photograph of a drawing titled "MIER PRISONERS CHARGE ON THE GUARD AND VICTORY AT SALADO." The drawing depicts a scene from the Mier Expedition of soldiers fighting prisoners. The men are carrying guns, bayonets, and spears and are engaged in battle. There is an arched doorway (with a view of four armed guards) to a stucco mission in the top left corner of the drawing. Rooftops and trees are visible in the top right corner. The photograph is mounted on a cardboard substrate. Image dimensions are: 19.7 cm x 12.5 cm. Back of photograph in pencil: " J.H.P. Davis. Richmond, Texas." Also numbers: "253 and 92" written in pencil. Stamped number 367 partially visible.
Date: [1842..1845]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1842] (open access)

[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1842]

Tax rolls for Jasper County, Texas documenting real and personal properties taxed during the year 1842. Information includes land plot(s) and owner's name, the acreage and assessed value for each property, additional assets, taxes assessed by the state and county, and other relevant details.
Date: 1842
Creator: Jasper County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Land Grant Deed (open access)

Land Grant Deed

Land grant for Mary Gest signed by Sam Houston.
Date: January 1, 1842
Creator: Republic of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laws Passed by the Sixth Congress of the Republic of Texas. (open access)

Laws Passed by the Sixth Congress of the Republic of Texas.

This volume includes the text of acts and resolutions passed by the government of the Republic of Texas to become law. The index and "Abstract of Private Acts and Joint Resolutions" start after page 120.
Date: 1842
Creator: Texas (Republic). Sixth Congress.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Francisco Valdes to the Justice of the Peace, January 17, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Francisco Valdes to the Justice of the Peace, January 17, 1842]

Letter from Francisco Valdes to Justice of the Peace Dovalina in Laredo, asking for documentation on the case against Tiburcio de la Garza for the murder of Gregorio Vargas.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, January 24, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, January 24, 1842]

Letter from Governor Fernandez to Laredo Justice of the Peace Dovalina, asking for a report on taxes collected from 1837 to 1841.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 10, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 10, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the alcalde in Laredo, asking him to forward goods being sent to Guerrero.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 21, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 21, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, advising that people in charge of finances and no longer in office must still give an account of their records.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 21, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Alcalde, January 21, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that Captain Agatón Quiñones is authorized to enter Laredo in spite of the prohibition of the local authorities.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 3, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing the council that José María Ramón will be reimbursed for expenses, paid for from Martinez's personal funds.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, acknowledging his having received accounts.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing it of a governmental decree prohibiting the use of copper money.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 13, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, acknowledging Augustin Dovalina has been named as justice of the peace in Laredo.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 20, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 20, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing it that he is sending a decree on the forbidden traffic with Texas.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 20, 1842] (open access)

[Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, January 20, 1842]

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing him he is sending decrees to be publicized.
Date: 1842-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the River Sabine from its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico in the Sea to Logan's Ferry in latitude 31. [degrees] 58'.24". north : Shewing [sic] the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Texas between said points, as marked and laid down by Survey in 1840, under the direction of the Commissioners appointed for that purpose, under the 1st Article of the Convention signed at Washington April 25th 1838.

Map shows the geography of the established boundary line between the Republic of Texas and the United States. Reproduced from Joint Commission for Marking the Boundary between the United States and Texas' Message from the President of the United States.... [1842]. Includes chart and text regarding latitude and longitude and a statement of the correctness of map by J.H. Overton, United States Commissioner. Scale [ca. 1:316,800].
Date: 1842?
Creator: Lee, T. J.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico & Guatemala

Hand-colored engraving of Mexico and Guatemala showing towns, rivers, and topography
Date: 1842
Creator: Findlay, Alexander G.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Mier Prisoners Charge on the Guard and Victory at Salado.'']

Photographic print of a drawn or engraved image of "MIER PRISONERS CHARGE ON THE GUARD AND VICTORY AT SALADO.'' Photograph shows men with guns and long spears. Building with cross on top of roofline above door to the right, background. Photo has yellow tint with brown. Photograph is mounted on cardboard substrate. Image dimensions are: 19.5 cm X 12.3 cm.
Date: 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History