[Sam Houston vs. James F. Perry, Executor] (open access)

[Sam Houston vs. James F. Perry, Executor]

Legal case of Sam Houston, Apellant, vs. James F. Perry, Executor.
Date: December 14, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah, or the Sleepy Eye: A Sioux Chief

Hand-colored lithograph of Sioux chief Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah visible from the waist up; he is wearing feathers in hair and has two braids, a scarf around his neck, and blanket over his right shoulder.
Date: 1836
Creator: Newsam
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
Land Survey (open access)

Land Survey

Land survey of 640 and 1280 acres in Nacogdoches County; signed by B. A. Vansickle, Abraham Gibson, and W. H. Ferris for George H. Wright, Hansel Wright and Michael Snyder
Date: 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bond (open access)

Bond

Republic of Texas Bond for 100 pounds sterling signed by Mirabeau B. Lamar
Date: 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting Reports from the Secretaries of State and War, in compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant." (open access)

"Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting Reports from the Secretaries of State and War, in compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant."

U.S. House, 24th Congress, 1st session, H.R. Doc. #56, May 14, 1836; correspondence with the government of Mexico
Date: May 14, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Message from the President of the United States, In compliance with a resolution of the Senate, relating to the condition of Texas, &c." (open access)

"Message from the President of the United States, In compliance with a resolution of the Senate, relating to the condition of Texas, &c."

Report to the 24th Congress, 1st Session, includes Constitution of the Republic of Texas, and Declaration of Independence, Also, Houston's Report on the Battle of San Jacinto
Date: May 24, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Proceedings of a Meeting of the Citizens of Nashville, Tenn., in favor of Recognizing the Independence of Texas" (open access)

"Proceedings of a Meeting of the Citizens of Nashville, Tenn., in favor of Recognizing the Independence of Texas"

Report from the 24th Congress, 1st Session, June 27th, 1836
Date: June 27, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Government bond (open access)

Government bond

Printed government bond from Consolidated Fund of Texas to McKinney and Williams, Houston, for 10 shares valued at $1,000
Date: July 14, 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage License] (open access)

[Marriage License]

Marriage license for Erich Cox and Sarah Scott who married in Washington County, Republic of Texas.;
Date: August 2, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Statement by Shubael Marsh] (open access)

[Legal Statement by Shubael Marsh]

Sworn statement of Shubael Marsh, signed by James Pope Cole, Chief Justice.
Date: May 18, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Notice of sale of personal property of Isaac Lee, deceased.
Date: July 31, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Receipt to Joseph Kilgore (open access)

Receipt to Joseph Kilgore

To Joseph Kilgore, Harrisburg, for two bayonets and muskets
Date: 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Field notes (open access)

Field notes

Field notes for survey of land in Nacogdoches County; maps included
Date: 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum of business to be transacted in Austin, 1837] (open access)

[Memorandum of business to be transacted in Austin, 1837]

Papers of Jesse Grimes. Memorandum of business to be transacted in Austin
Date: 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Magoffin to Jesse Grimes, August 10, 1837] (open access)

[Letter from James Magoffin to Jesse Grimes, August 10, 1837]

Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from James Magoffin to Jesse Grimes, concerns agriculture and immigration
Date: August 10, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Debt Petition by Peter Mercer, October 5, 1837] (open access)

[Debt Petition by Peter Mercer, October 5, 1837]

Petition to court for payment of debts from Peter M. Mercer versus Anderson Buffington, Joseph L. Hood, and William Stark (?).
Date: October 5, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Deed from John W. Hall, agent for townsite of Washington, to Moses T. Martin and Robert V. Clow for one lot at $150.
Date: 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Rental agreement of Henny R. Cartmell and Bernard W. Holtzclaw to Philip Ayveritt for tavern house and four lots, containing stable, house used as office, house used as billiard room.
Date: 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Appeal of W.B. Wallace and Josiah Crosby against L.B. Fite and John J. Moore (L.B. Fite & Co.) for debts owed.
Date: October 30, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Court summons for Mary Harbour to appear for William C. Jones vs. G. W. Harbour, et al. case
Date: 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Court summons for Fielding Roberts (?) to appear in William C. Jones vs. George Harbour, et al. case
Date: 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County  legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Court summons for Philip Averitt to appear in James Whiteside vs. Philip Averitt case
Date: 1838~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Bond from Johnson Hensley to Richard R. Peebles acknowledging sale of 650 acres along the Navasota river for $1200.
Date: 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Washington County legal documents (open access)

Washington County legal documents

Marriage certificate of John Bethea and Mrs. Elizabeth Cummins on May 30th, 1837; and Benjamin W. Robinson and Mrs. Frances Nelson on June 29th, 1837
Date: June 29, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History