[Map of Texas, Part of Mexico and the United States]

An 1850 map of Texas, it contains many Texas landmarks. The map shows the route of the first Santa Fé Expedition; drawn and engraved by W. Kemble.
Date: 1850
Creator: Kemble, W.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Constitution of the state of Texas. (open access)

The Constitution of the state of Texas.

A copy of the Texas state constitution from 1850.
Date: 1850
Creator: Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas in 1850. By Melinda Rankin. (open access)

Texas in 1850. By Melinda Rankin.

A celebration of the state of Texas.
Date: 1850
Creator: Rankin, Melinda
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes from San Antonio to El Paso, by Brevet Lt. Col. J. E. Johnston; Lieutenant W. F. Smith; Lieutenant F. T. Bryan; Lieutenant N. H. Michler; and Captain S. G. French, of Q'rmaster's Dep't. Also, the report of Capt. R. B. Marcy's route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe; and the report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson of an expedition into Navajo country; and the report of Lieutenant W. H. C. Whiting's reconnaissances of the western frontier of Texas. July 24, 1850. Ordered to be printed.

1 map shows routes from San Antonio to El Paso in 1849. Includes rivers and some topographical features. 1 map shows the route pursued in 1849 by US Troops in an expedition against the Navajo Indians in New Mexico in the area near Santa Fe.
Date: July 24, 1850
Creator: United States. Congress (31st, 1st session : 1849-1850)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850]

Transcript of a letter to J. and Ziza Moore. Henry has written to Solomon and Sabina, but has not heard from Charles. He talks about the weather and the dances he has been attending. He mentions that his Aunt is going to visit Mary Ann and George Wilson is happy with his land. People are trying to start up businesses of hauling logs. He has to cancel his trip to visit because of the hard economic time he is having. He then goes into detail about the engine he has. Henry then writes to Ziza Moore an anecdote about a man trying to please everyone.
Date: February 8, 1850
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library