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[1853 boundaries of the City of Laredo]

Sketch of land leased from the City of Laredo by the United States Government for use of the U. S. Army stationed at Fort McIntosh.
Date: 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The 2nd State Capitol

Photograph of the 2nd capitol building for the state of Texas. There is a attached to the bottom right hand corner of the photograph a label that reads "The 2nd State Capital [sic]. Located on the site of the present Capital [sic], Burned in 1881." The land in front of the building is terraced and a pathway extends from the entrance down the terraces.
Date: [1853..1881]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Title (open access)

Abstract of Title

Booklet entitled "Abstract of Title, to One League and Labor of land situated in Runnels County in the name of Rama Christa as appears from the records of Bexar County while Runnels Co. was a part of Bexar, made by Cocke, Hildebrand & Co. for John C. Beasley," containing records about land titles and legal transactions.
Date: June 16, 1857
Creator: Beasley, John C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Account Sales of Thirty Nine Bales Cotton sold for and on account of M. Reed Esquire to T. W. House and Co (open access)

Account Sales of Thirty Nine Bales Cotton sold for and on account of M. Reed Esquire to T. W. House and Co

Bill of sale for 39 bales of cotton sold by Taylor and Bagby on behalf of the estate of Michael Reed to T.W. House and Co on August 6, 1859.
Date: August 6, 1859
Creator: Taylor and Bagby
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement by Manuel Jaimes] (open access)

[Advertisement by Manuel Jaimes]

Advertisement from Manuel Jaimes advertising a mule he found; the owner of the mule may come claim the animal.
Date: June 29, 1859
Creator: Jaimes, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement of a Horse by Jesus Herra] (open access)

[Advertisement of a Horse by Jesus Herra]

Advertisement by Jesus Herra for a horse he found; the owner of the horse should claim the animal at Herra's house.
Date: May 26, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement Signed by Juan José Salinas] (open access)

[Advertisement Signed by Juan José Salinas]

Announcement from the Laredo municipal government signed by Juan José Salinas.
Date: February 8, 1859
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit and account of debt] (open access)

[Affidavit and account of debt]

Affidavit for Henry Harris dated June 1, 1859. Account of Michael Reed's debt to Henry Harris, dated November 1, 1859.
Date: 1859-06-01/1859-11-01
Creator: Harris, Henry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit for J.W. Scott against the estate of Michael Reed] (open access)

[Affidavit for J.W. Scott against the estate of Michael Reed]

Affidavit for J.W. Scott against the estate of Michael Reed.
Date: April 1859
Creator: Scott, J.W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit for Joseph B. Harris against the estate of Michael Reed] (open access)

[Affidavit for Joseph B. Harris against the estate of Michael Reed]

Affidavit sworn by Joseph B. Harris against the estate of Michael Reed on June 1, 1859. Addendum that he received the money on May 8. 1860.
Date: June 1, 1859
Creator: Harris, Joseph B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of A.C. Harvey] (open access)

[Affidavit of A.C. Harvey]

Affidavit sworn by A.C. Harvey against the estate of Michael Reed, accepted by William Reed.
Date: September 26, 1859
Creator: Harvey, A.C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of A.J. Embree against the estate of Michael Reed] (open access)

[Affidavit of A.J. Embree against the estate of Michael Reed]

Affidavit sworn by A.J. Embree against the estate of Michael Reed for $15. Note of receipt added May 28, 1860.
Date: December 17, 1859
Creator: Embree, A.J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of J.P. Carter and record of payment] (open access)

[Affidavit of J.P. Carter and record of payment]

Affidavit sworn by J.P. Carter against the estate of Michael Reed. Appended to indicate receipt of payment.
Date: August 26, 1859
Creator: Carter, J.P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of N. Austin] (open access)

[Affidavit of N. Austin]

Affidavit for N. Austin against the estate of Michael Reed, administered by WIlliam Reed, dated May 7, 1859.
Date: May 7, 1859
Creator: Austin, N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit sworn by C. Kendrick] (open access)

[Affidavit sworn by C. Kendrick]

Affidavit sworn by C. Kendrick against the estate of Michael Reed, with note of acceptance from William Reed.
Date: November 14, 1859
Creator: Kendrick, C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853] (open access)

[Agreement between Ferdinand Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler, December 3, 1853]

Document containing an agreement between [Ferdinand] Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler regarding a tract of Huth's land that will be farmed by Hutzler for one season. Signed by Louis Huth and Augustin Hutzler on December 3, 1853 in Castroville.
Date: December 3, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry] (open access)

[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry]

An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of a Maria, an enslaved woman, from enslaver Clinton Terry.
Date: December 10, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from J.M. Prewitt] (open access)

[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from J.M. Prewitt]

An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Mary Ann, an enslaved woman, from enslaver J.M. Prewitt.
Date: May 5, 1856
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 25, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 25, 1854

Bi-weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: March 25, 1854
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1854

Bi-weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: April 8, 1854
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 22, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 22, 1854

Bi-weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: April 22, 1854
Creator: Newcomb & Whitemond
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 6, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 6, 1854

Bi-weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: May 6, 1854
Creator: Newcomb & Whitemond
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 13, 1854

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: May 13, 1854
Creator: Newcomb & Whitemond
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 20, 1854 (open access)

The Alamo Star (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 20, 1854

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas "devoted to the advancement of youth in literature and morality." Publication includes local, state and national news along with advertising. Some submissions are from Texas youth.
Date: May 20, 1854
Creator: Newcomb, Whitemond & Company
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History